Autumn Leaves of Sugarloaf, an Alzheimer’s and memory care community under construction in Metro Atlanta, has named Matt Summerville executive director of the community, according to a news release.

Summerville’s role will expand regionally with the development of additional Autumn Leaves communities in the area. In his position, Summerville will assume responsibility for charting the company’s entry and growth in a new market, developing brand awareness, supervising community operations, and meeting the needs of seniors and their families. 

Autumn Leaves of Sugarloaf exclusively serves families living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Since Summerville's grandparents battled dementia, he can relate easily to families he serves in the community.

Summerville will work to help families transition their loved ones into a community specifically designed for residents living with memory impairment. His goal is to prepare families for the long term and bring them a sense of stability.   

Prior to joining Autumn Leaves of Sugarloaf, Summerville was the executive director for Emeritus, a senior living community in Sandy Springs, where he led regional move-ins and total consensus growth. Earlier in his career, Summerville also served as community relations manager for Atlas Healthcare and Hospice. Summerville studied economics at the University of Georgia.