With more than 30 years of experience in the senior living industry, Sharon’s areas of expertise include strategic planning, marketing audits and development services such as architectural review and pricing analyses. She leads a team in serving clients across the U.S. from Richmond, Virginia.Sharon founded SB&A in 1981 and led the full-service marketing, advertising, public relations and sales consulting firm to prominence in the senior living field prior to it being acquired by GlynnDevins in September 2016. The East Coast regional office is also home to Brooks Adams Research (BAR) and Brooks Adams Sales & Consulting, both GlynnDevins companies.Brooks Adams Research offers a full spectrum of quantitative and qualitative research services. Since its inception, BAR has successfully completed hundreds of projects for retirement living clients, including multiple studies on wellness. The firm offers consulting services, turnkey sales management, and full-service advertising and interactive design.