Russell Ginder

Russell Ginder joins The Lodge at Natchez Trace serving in the senior living continuum since 2008. He began his journey in senior living as a nutrition specialist and quickly fell in love. Later he served in various roles as a Registered Dietitian, Dining Services Director and Executive Director of the at-home care division of Blakeford Inc., He has also served as an Associate Executive Director at Brookdale Green Hills and Executive Director of a Charter Senior Living community. He is incredibly appreciative and thrilled to be working for an organization where he can make a difference in the lives of seniors, while helping them and being able to apply what he has learned through his education and on-the-job experiences. As a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition & Food Science and later a M.B.A. from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. Russell has lived in the Bellevue area of Nashville, Tennessee since 1999. It holds a special place in his heart, where he has raised his 2 children and he calls home. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, gardening, physical activity and frequenting the local Edwin Warner Park. However, his favorite way to spend free time, is being surrounded by family and loved ones. Russell is honored for the opportunity to serve as Executive Director at The Lodge at Natchez Trace!