Brandon Oaks LifeCare Community Taps Roanoke Times Executive as New Director of Sales and Marketing

MaryWhelchel_webBrandon Oaks LifeCare Community, an affiliate of Virginia Lutheran Homes, announced that Mary Whelchel has been named the new Director of Sales and Marketing.

Whelchel most recently served as The Roanoke Times’ Director of Retail Advertising since 2006. Prior to that, she was a National Account Executive with The Roanoke Times. Her pattern of success and growth in her previous positions is a testament to her future success at Brandon Oaks.

Whelchel is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications. She also attended the Batten Leadership Institute at Hollins University. Whelchel brings with her years of experience in sales and an understanding of the sales and marketing process.

Brandon LifeCare Community is an award-winning community, both regionally and nationally. “Mary is a great addition to our team at Brandon Oaks,” states Joe Hoff, Executive Director. He continues, “Her past experience with The Roanoke Times, along with her depth of knowledge in sales, marketing and coaching will help us bring more seniors into Brandon Oaks to take advantage of the outstanding care we offer”.