Director of Peterson Meadows/

Corporate Sales & Marketing Manager 

Melissa Wright has been an integral part of the Wesley Willows organization since 2012, when she was hired as Executive Assistant to the President/CEO. She became the Director of Peterson Meadows after Wesley Willows purchased the independent living community in 2014 and took on the additional role of Corporate Sales & Marketing Manager in 2020.

As Director of Peterson Meadows, Mrs. Wright ensures that the overall operations of the community meet resident expectations. She also helps prospective residents move to Peterson Meadows by guiding them and their families through the sales process.

As Corporate Sales & Marketing Manager, Mrs. Wright spearheads all sales and marketing initiatives within the organization. She also strategizes with the team of Senior Living Sales Coordinators on how to best serve prospective residents.

Mrs. Wright’s favorite thing about working in a senior living community is getting to meet residents and staff who inspire her every day. She also appreciates the many professional development opportunities available to Wesley Willows employees. During her time here, she has earned her Certificate in Geriatrics for Non-Physicians and her Nursing Home Administrator’s License. She has also participated in the LeadingAge Leadership Academy.

When she is not working, Mrs. Wright enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, such as gardening, fishing, and kayaking. She especially loves spending time with her husband, son, and daughter on their family farm in Belvidere, IL, where they have lived for more than 20 years.