Trinity View in Asheville has new leadership, and LSC’s Western North Carolina senior living communities have additional marketing support, with the promotion of Teresa Suttles to regional marketing director and the hiring of David Moore as Trinity View executive director and Licensed Assisted Living Administrator.
Suttles joined Trinity View as executive director in April 2021 with a strong portfolio of experience in social work, marketing, home health, and home care. Over the past three years, she has developed a deep connection to the residents of Trinity View and grown the community’s census.
In her new role, Suttles markets Trinity View and Aston Park, both based in Asheville, and she is recruiting new residents for Trinity Village independent living in Hickory, slated to open near Christmas. Occasionally, Suttles also uses her social work skills to perform home assessments when other teammates are not available.
“It’s the best of both worlds,” says the Western North Carolina native, who is married with three adult children and two grandchildren. “I’ve always loved marketing. In this role, I am still connected to the residents, and I also get to do community outreach. I’ve met some amazing people. It’s a blessing and a dream of mine.”
Moore took the helm at Trinity View in July. He has been in long-term care leadership for almost 30 years. His prior positions include executive director at Terra Bella Senior Living in Hendersonville and health services director at Givens Estates in Asheville. Moore has also worked in restaurant and dietary management and as a high school and middle school science teacher.
Moore had barely settled in when Hurricane Helene struck Western North Carolina, impacting Trinity View as well as Aston Park. He stepped up with remarkable aplomb to manage the crisis, providing thorough, regular updates via Facebook to residents, their families, and teammates.
“During the Covid pandemic, the long-term care industry learned just how important it is to communicate proactively,” said Moore. “Helping residents and their families feel safe is part of the job.”
Moore likes to think about his work from the customer’s perspective. Before accepting the position, he and his 89-year-old father did a “secret reconnaissance mission” to tour Trinity View and meet residents.
“I got to see the strengths and opportunities, and most important, I found out how wonderful the residents are,” he said. “My teammates have also been very welcoming.”
An avid ukulele player, Moore is creating an even more welcoming atmosphere at Trinity View with his monthly Fireside Songs with David. He is Minister of Music at his local church and also enjoys hiking and woodworking.
Moore and his wife, Denita, have lived in Brevard for over 30 years; they have three young adult children.
