Legacy Village of Athens Welcomes Melissa Chupp to the Team as Executive Director
Athens, Ga. (Jan. 2026) — Legacy Village of Athens is pleased to announce Melissa Chupp as Executive Director. With a career rooted in senior living leadership, Chupp joins the Legacy Village team with over 9 years of management experience.
Originally form Baltimore, Maryland, Chupp attended Towson University for her degree in Communications and Public Relations. Chupp entered into the senior living industry in 2017 as a Director of Sales and Marketing. Since then, she has served in several capacities, including Director of Sales and Marketing, Community Relations Director and Executive Director. With her strong communication skills and natural discernment, Chupp is looking forward to joining the exceptional team at Legacy Village and continuing the work of building a community where residents, team members and family members feel at home.
“I strive to build lasting connections that empower others to thrive and contribute their best. My hope is to lead with compassion and grace, creating an environment where others feel seen, valued and supported,” says Chupp.
“We are excited to welcome Melissa Chupp to Legacy Village of Athens,” says Bryan Cook, President and Co-Founder of Legacy Senior Living. “Melissa has a natural ability to make people feel at home and valued. We are confident her years of experience, coupled with her love to serve seniors, will have a meaningful impact on our community.”
Outside of work, Chupp finds joy in gardening, reading, kayak fishing and spending time with her husband and three grown sons. She also loves to travel and hopes to visit Alaska and Italy in the near future.
COMMUNITY DETAILS
Legacy Village of Athens, situated at 2040 Resurgence Dr, Watkinsville, is a state-of-the-art senior living community housing assisted living and memory care residents. The community of 70 deluxe apartments offers experienced caregivers, lively atmosphere and exceptional service.
Legacy Village at Athens has set the standard for senior housing and retirement services in Athens, Ga. and serves Oconee County and Clarke County area. More information is available at 706-715-5532 or www.legacyathens.net.
Legacy Village of Athens is a part of Legacy Senior Living, a family-owned, faith-based company with an executive team that has more than 150 combined years of experience in the senior living industry. Legacy Senior Living strives to serve the Greatest Generation with honor, respect, faith and integrity. More information is available at legacysl.net or by calling (423) 478-8071.
