Our Team

Executive Director

Bob Landry

Bob leads the ForgeWorks team of consultants, providing innovation and implementation services that help organizations strengthen pro-aging culture and community. An entrepreneur and team builder, he brings executive experience across consumer brands, community building, brand development, strategic partnerships and disciplined execution. Bob previously led business operations at Tomorrow Retail Consulting and held senior leadership roles in enterprise strategy and execution at The GIANT Company, guiding large-scale initiatives and cross-functional teams through growth and change. He also founded Three Point Solution, where he partnered with mission-driven organizations to translate strategy into leadership alignment and sustainable organizational growth.

Sales and Marketing Consultant

Ric Myers

Ric brings more than 45 years of experience in retirement living and hospitality, working with nonprofit and for-profit organizations across the country. His background spans leadership, operations, customer service, sales, marketing and real estate. Drawing on his personal experience with inner-city living, Ric created the “Living Small to Live Big” sales technique, helping people think more intentionally about how they live in their space. He has presented this approach internationally and brings deep experience in urban housing development, blue-sky start-up sales and strategic growth.

Dementia Educator and Consultant

Melody Karick

Melody brings real-life experience, education and hands-on training to her work as a dementia educator and consultant. Her journey in dementia care began in 2000, when she became a care partner to her father. Since then, she has built deep knowledge and practice in the field, earning multiple certifications and creating the C2S: Challenges to Solutions curriculum and interactive training. Melody is passionate about helping people living with dementia maintain normalcy, live each day with purpose, and receive support rooted in dignity. She works with businesses, churches, organizations and healthcare communities to strengthen person-centered care.

ForgeWorks Founder

Steve Lindsey

As CEO of Garden Spot Communities and founder of ForgeWorks, Steve helps steward the unique, vibrant culture Garden Spot Communities is known for throughout the country and around the world. He has more than 25 years of administrative experience in retirement community and rehabilitation hospital settings, with a proven track record of innovation and thoughtful leadership. Steve continuously searches for new ideas and was instrumental in developing the Guidelines for Residential Health, Care and Support Settings. He is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences.

Who We Are

Meet Our Team