Martha Kessel
Executive Director

The walls of Martha Kessel’s office are lined with colorful artwork created by Residents, and given as gifts to a woman who brought more than excellent management skills to The Gatesworth 18 years ago. Martha has a knack for connecting with people, and since The Gatesworth opened in 1988, she has not only built many close relationships with Residents, she has fostered an atmosphere among her 250 employees where Resident’s needs always come first. Before coming to The Gatesworth, Martha served as Director of Parish Cultivation for St. John’s United Methodist in the Central West End and Webster Hills United Methodist Church, and as a high school teacher in her home state of Kentucky. Martha received a Women of Worth Award from the Older Women’s League in 2004.

Erin Kreikemeier
Marketing Director

Erin graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri where she earned her Baccalaureate in Fashion Merchandising with an emphasis in Business and a minor in Visual Art.  Erin started her career in the Fashion Industry with The May Company before starting an 11 year career with Limited Brands.  Erin started with The Gatesworth as the Marketing Director in January of 2005.  As the Marketing Director Erin works with prospects and their families as they make the decision to move to The Gatesworth.  The Marketing Team coordinates the move of new residents and insures that everything is handled according to the resident’s desires and expectations.

Kathy Davis
Resident Services Director

Kathy joined The Gatesworth staff in 2001. A native St. Louisan, Kathy puts her enthusiasm for the city’s abundant cultural riches to good use, designing events and programs that offer a rich mix of possibilities for Gatesworth residents. She earned a B.S. degree in Journalism & Mass Communications from Kent State University in Ohio, and worked as a feature writer and editor for St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles magazine. She is a contributing editor to St. Louis Magazine’s stl@home. Kathy lives in Kirkwood with her twins, Megan and Peter Davis. Her favorite spare-time pursuits: trying new restaurants, catching up on current cinema, and relaxing with a great book or magazine in hand.

Carrie Montrey
Director of Spa, Security & Concierge Services

Since coming to The Gatesworth in 2002, Carrie Montrey has focused on providing exceptional service to each Resident, every day. She tends to Resident’s personal needs by overseeing the daily operation of Spa/One, supervising the receptionists, hair stylists, manicurist and massage therapist. Carrie also sees to the continued safety of every Resident by directing the efforts of the Security staff. And, through her work with Drivers, Door Attendants and Concierge staff, she ensures Residents’ day-to-day needs are met with utmost care and efficiency. Carrie is a graduate of Westminster College in Fulton, MO.