Being part of the team at One Point enables me to use my experience to help individuals and communities succeed and grow their missions. The reason I am here is the opportunity to work with other dedicated inspiring individuals who work towards finding solutions outside of the proverbial box.

Sharon Jessup is a seasoned and enthusiastic leader in senior living marketing and sales, with over 25 years of experience in the industry.  She has a proven track record of guiding both not-for-profit and for-profit communities to achieve their sales and occupancy goals.  Sharon believes in taking a holistic approach, working closely with communities to drive revenue growth by fostering an all-community focus on occupancy development.

With a passion for teaching and coaching, Sharon incorporates these elements into all aspects of her work.  She believes in empowering teams and individuals to reach their full potential, and she is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and expertise to help them succeed.

Sharon has a strong concentration in Life Plan Communities and has led teams of regional sales and marketing directors responsible for overseeing 30+ communities and in repositioning and expansion sales for existing Life Plan Communities.  Sharon takes great joy in witnessing communities and individuals thrive and achieve success through intentional sales strategies and well-positioned marketing plans.

In addition to her professional pursuits, Sharon is deeply committed to wellness, both personally and professionally.  She consistently finds ways to incorporate wellness principles into her work, ensuring that communities focus on life enrichment and purposeful living to attract new residents now and in the future.

Recently returning to her home state of North Carolina, Sharon enjoys spending her spare time engaging in endurance sports, hiking and volunteering with animal rescue efforts.  Her undergraduate studies in Physical Education and Health, as well as her master’s degree in health education, have equipped her with a strong foundation in promoting health and wellness.  She actively seeks opportunities to combine her love for teaching and coaching, dedication to health and wellness and desire to enhance the lives of others.

Q. What is the best advice you’ve gotten and who gave it you?

A. I give this to myself; there is always a patch of blue. Meaning: there is always blue sky behind the clouds, you may have to look hard to find it, but it is there. In other words, something positive is there, it may be hiding, don’t give up, just search a bit more.

Q. Who inspires you?

A. My mother who is a leader regardless of her circumstance. She never gives up or in and is always interested in being challenged and engaged. She continues to provide good practical guidance to me which keeps me grounded.

Q. Who is part of your fur family?

A. Abbie and Finn, affectionately called – the furry people. They keep us on schedule, provide entertainment and remind us that naps are critical to your health.