Moultrie, Ga. (Jan. 2025) — Legacy Village at Park Regency, a premier assisted living and memory care community, announces Keesha McKnight as Executive Director. McKnight brings with her five years of experience serving as a senior living Executive Director and many more years of administerial experience.

Directly after graduating high school, McKnight began her career in a children’s theatric group. The group toured the east coast, and McKnight estimates having performed in over 150 plays. She returned to school, receiving her degree in Business Administration from Coker College. She was then offered a job at Coker College in Accounting where she assisted college students with financial aid, among other things. From there, McKnight found her way into managerial positions until she landed as Executive Director in the senior living industry in 2020. 

“I want our community to be a place where team members are empowered to care for our residents with the dignity and respect they deserve. By creating a great work environment, we know our residents will be well taken care of. I am excited to serve the amazing residents of Legacy Village at Park Regency,” said McKnight.  

“Keesha’s enthusiasm, love for people and hard work ethic is contagious. Her experience and strong leadership skills has made her the perfect candidate for serving the residents and family members of Legacy Village,” said Doug Veazey, COO of Legacy Senior Living, management company of Legacy Village.

Originally from Hartsville, South Carolina, McKnight has two adult children, Mary Cline and Rollings. In her free time, she can be found crafting, doing yard work, camping, and grilling while watching football games outside.