Pear Valley Senior Living
Our Team

Joseph Lords was born in Orange, California and moved to Grants Pass, Oregon in 1975. He began his career in the Golf industry then worked in sales and service for 25 plus years. In 2010, Joseph began a new career working with senior citizens. Helping others quickly became his passion. With his sales and service experience he wanted to become an advocate for seniors helping them find a forever home. Joseph has a great passion for this industry and is now part of the team here at Pear Valley. He looks forward to developing relationships within the community in the years to come. In his spare time he enjoys spending time in the great outdoors fishing, camping, rafting, and spending time with his family.

Marrie was born and raised in the Rogue Valley. She has two children, three grandsons, and four four-legged children. Over the past 30 plus years, she has dedicated herself to rescuing dogs, particularly those that others have given up on. Marrie has studied several different styles of martial arts and holds two second-degree black belts. She began her career in accounting and business office management at an early age in her parents' business. With a natural aptitude for math, she has spent the past 30 years in accounting, business office management, and HR roles. Marrie also enjoys listening to and conversing with her elders, cherishing their fascinating stories. She finds Pear Valley the perfect place to continue this passion.

A native of southern Oregon, Amy possesses a deep-seated commitment to helping others within her community. Amy has been nursing since 2017 in places like skilled nursing facilities, correctional institutions, home health care, and medical-surgical settings, giving her a broad range of skills. In her leisure time, Amy takes pleasure in participating in community events, traveling, gardening, playing cribbage, bicycling, and spending time with her family. Walt Whitman said, "Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you," which is one of Amy's favorite quotes. It reminds her to be optimistic and resilient, despite the challenges and obstacles one is confronted with.

Azra has worked in the fitness industry for 8 years, in construction for 2 years, and as a park ranger for Jackson County for 2 years. In his free time, Azra enjoys various outdoor hobbies such as wakeboarding, snowboarding, parkour/mixed gymnastics, and working out. Outside of work, he loves spending time with friends and traveling. It's common to find Azra at the gym, telling corny dad jokes, or taking care of his grandmother. His favorite quote is, "We teach kids about life, while kids teach us what life is about." Azra has been with the company since 2020 and serves as the Maintenance Director. Working at Pear Valley Senior Living has provided him with invaluable experience, resources, and connections, significantly contributing to his goal of buying and flipping a house and better helping his grandmother.