Everyone on our team – from housekeeping to dining, maintenance to medical – is committed to delivering the finest retirement experience to every resident, every day. And they’re led by a group of hardworking individuals who focus on moving East Ridge at Cutler Bay successfully into the future.
Each of our professionals has diverse industry experience and senior living knowledge. But they share the desire to continually improve our community and your retirement living experience.
Kenneth Cormier, Executive Director
Desiree Sebastian, Three Palms Administrator
Mary Scott Russell, Director of Community Relations
Marcos Gonzalez, Sales Director
Debbion McFarlane, Director of Human Resources
Miguel Parks, Dining Services Director
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Kenneth Cormier, Executive Director
Kenneth “Ken” Cormier is the Executive Director for East Ridge at Cutler Bay and has extensive experience as a Senior Living Community Executive Director, most recently having served as the Executive Director of Indian River Estates in Vero Beach. Additionally, Ken successfully provided leadership and operational direction and management at St. Joseph of the Pines in North Carolina. In addition to his professional experience, Ken holds a Master of Health Care Administration from Tulane University.
Desiree Sebastian, Three Palms Administrator
Desiree Sebastian is the administrator of the Three Palms Health Center.
Mary Scott Russell Director of Community Relations
From an early background in the restaurant and hospitality industry, Mary Scott Russell launched an impressive career in public service. She served as Commissioner, Vice-Mayor, and ultimately Mayor of the City of South Miami. She chaired Informed Families South Miami Coalition and, most recently, served as President and CEO of Chamber South chamber of commerce.
Russell has served on a wide variety of community boards focusing on Miami-Dade County, many of which she has served as a board member and president. She was the 50th president of the Miami Dade League of Cities and the organization’s 4th woman leader. Time and time again, she has been acknowledged with awards and recognitions including receiving Congressional recognition and tribute and being the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow award.
Russell now draws on her extensive leadership skills and background to develop Community Relations Strategies to promote East Ridge at Cutler Bay. She continues to expand her current relationships and build new ones with civic, cultural, and health-related organizations and companies in Miami-Dade County. She also works closely with the Sales Director and the entire sales team to create greater awareness of East Ridge and its vital role in the community.
Marcos Gonzalez Sales Director
Marcos Gonzalez is the Sales Director for East Ridge at Cutler Bay and previously served as the Assisted Living and Home Health Director.
Debbion McFarlane Director of Human Resources
Bio coming soon.
Miguel Parks Dining Services Director
Miguel Parks was born and raised in Honolulu, HI. He moved to California to attend college and graduated from Menlo College with a bachelor’s degree in business management and a minor in sports management. After graduation, Parks became the Assistant Director of Dining Services for Vi at Palo Alto in Arizona and later the Food and Beverage Director. After four years in Arizona, he then moved to Port Charlotte, Florida and served as the Food and Beverage Director at South Port Square for four years before joining East Ridge at Cutler Bay as the Dining Services Director.
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