Quest Leadership Team

Leading The
Change We Seek

Our forward-looking leadership team is made up of dedicated, focused and experienced executives.  Their knowledge and experience come together to make a difference for all our stakeholders – collaborative partners, employees, donors, investors and communities on Atlanta's Westside.

LEONARD L. ADAMS JR.
​MBA

President & CEO
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MELANIE FAISON
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Chief Operating Officer
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KENDON WARREN
​MBA

Chief Financial Officer
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LISA WHITAKER
​MPA | CAAP

Director of Human Resources
Corporate Compliance Officer
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SHA'NELLE HIGH
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Director of Quest Cares (Supportive Services)
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OLIVIA NIGHTINGALE
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Director of ​Quest Financial Services (QFS)
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MARILYN BENTON
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Director of Finance
​& Asset Management
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EBONY FORD
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Director of Community Building & Engagement
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BRADLEY MITCHELL
​MHA

Director of Business Development
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2022-2023 Board Of Directors

Aisha J. Thomas, Board Chair

The Quest Team is proud to be a catalyst for community change on Atlanta's Westside. For over 20 years, Quest has created intentional communities to demonstrate that everyone deserves an opportunity to achieve their dreams. Our leadership team strives to promote our best in class, diverse housing model that encourages  collaboration and positive community change.

Aisha J. Thomas
Chair
The Thomas Agency, LLC, Consultant

Margaret Campbell
Co-Chair
Delta Airlines,
​Attorney At Law

Karen Patten
Treasurer
Bezos Academy

​Patrick Pontius
Secretary
Federal Reserve
Principal Advisor

​Brenda Foye Cornelius
The Cornelius Group, LLC
Consultant 

Faye Floyd, EdD
Air Force Veteran
Centers for Disease Control
Retired

Tameeka Kirkland
Truist
Business Banker

​​Tai Roberson
Wells Fargo
VP, Government & Community Relations

Adina Lewis
Community Resident
Community Output

Eddie Conley
Community Resident
Community Output

​Dr. Crystal Law
Western Governors University
 
Marcus Billie
Transwestern
 
Antionette Reid
The Southern Company
 
LaToya Kyle
Low Income Investment Fund
Deputy Director - Southeast

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