Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove has named Wylie Fuller as its executive director.
Fuller was promoted from his previous position as business office manager, which he served as for seven years.
As executive director, he oversees daily operations at the assisted living community located at 9650 Leyland Drive in Collegedale, Tennessee. He works with a team of directors, nurses, nursing assistants and other support staff to provide personalized care programs for residents and support for their families. He will focus on fostering meaningful relationships and experiences for residents as well as promoting their health, independence and well-being. And he will help train, mentor and grow other Morning Pointe associates in the field of senior living.
Previous to Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove, Wylie served at The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, Collegedale. He also has a background in retail and banking.
“I really enjoy serving the residents and making a difference in their lives,” Fuller said. “I like talking with them and hearing their history, and I am grateful that Morning Pointe gave me a chance to grow within the company.”
Originally from Opelika, Alabama, Fuller currently resides in Ooltewah with his wife, Susanne. They have three sons (Matt, Andrew and Wyatt) and a granddaughter, Mae. In his free time, Fuller enjoys soccer, football, and hiking.
“Wylie is well loved in his community and is so reliable and personable that he is a great fit for this position,” said Abby Medley, vice president of operations for Morning Pointe Senior Living’s Appalachian Region. “We are glad to see him stepping into this leadership role.”
Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove offers assisted living with clinical and care staff available 24/7. Meals are served with dietician oversight in a restaurant-style setting and with an emphasis on fresh, local produce. Residents also enjoy a full life enrichment activity program, including regular outings, service projects, intergenerational programming, and engaging community partnerships. Physical, occupational and speech therapy services are also available on-site.
Founded in 1997 by Tennessee healthcare entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and Franklin Farrow, Morning Pointe Senior Living owns and operates 38 assisted living, personal care, and Alzheimer’s memory care communities in five southeastern states. Other Morning Pointe campuses in the Tennessee Valley (greater Chattanooga area) are located in Chattanooga, Hixson, East Hamilton and Collegedale.
The philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living is the Morning Pointe Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works to provide nursing scholarships and caregiver support.