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LEADERSHIP

Chestnut Grove has built a strong foundation in the community and has an established record of caring and respect for its residents. Managed by Spring House Management, LLC, since 2005, Chestnut Grove employs an experienced leadership team that is active and visible in the surrounding community. All are dedicated to the principle that focusing on each senior as an individual is the best way to provide the support needed for them to make the most of every day.

Leonard Wilkinson

Executive Director

Leonard Wilkinson joined the Springhouse Management team in November of 2014 as Executive Director of Chestnut Grove. He is a proven leader in senior care with more than 15 years of industry experience, including serving as Executive Director in assisted living communities in Chesapeake, Hampton and Portsmouth, Virginia. Leonard is known for his passion and dedication to seniors, which he demonstrates by his personal involvement in several professional networks, including the Virginia Assisted Living Association (VALA) and Partners in Healthcare-Richmond. He works as a tireless advocate for the senior community, promoting improvements to the quality of life for all seniors.  Leonard is a Licensed Administrator and Licensed Preceptor through the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Long-Term Care Administrators-Department of Health Professions.  A graduate of Old Dominion University, Leonard holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration and a certification from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. He resides in Virginia with his wife and son.

Leonard L. Wilkinson

Executive Director

Leonard Wilkinson

Executive Director

Leonard Wilkinson joined the Springhouse Management team in November of 2014 as Executive Director of Chestnut Grove. He is a proven leader in senior care with more than 15 years of industry experience, including serving as Executive Director in assisted living communities in Chesapeake, Hampton and Portsmouth, Virginia. Leonard is known for his passion and dedication to seniors, which he demonstrates by his personal involvement in several professional networks, including the Virginia Assisted Living Association (VALA) and Partners in Healthcare-Richmond. He works as a tireless advocate for the senior community, promoting improvements to the quality of life for all seniors.  Leonard is a Licensed Administrator and Licensed Preceptor through the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Long-Term Care Administrators-Department of Health Professions.  A graduate of Old Dominion University, Leonard holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration and a certification from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. He resides in Virginia with his wife and son.

Melanie Wood

Director of Business Administration

With over 20 years of experience in business administration and marketing, Melanie brings a great depth of talent to Chestnut Grove.  She is very detail oriented and is proficient in human resources, personnel and accounting essentials.  Melanie oversees the administration of our day to day business operations.

Melanie is very compassionate and service oriented and enjoys being involved in the Richmond community at large.  Volunteer positions include Past President of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW Richmond), Board Member of the Greater Richmond Association of Commercial Real Estate (GRACRE), Weaver Athletic Association and Bon Air Volunteer Fire Department.  She was previously appointed as a Diplomat for the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce and served on their Steering Committee where she was invited to participate in the San Antonio/Austin, Texas economic development trip on behalf of the Richmond Chamber.

 A Virginia native, Melanie studied Marketing and Fashion Merchandising at Radford University and lives with her family in the Richmond area.