Meet Our Team
Adam Mitchell
Managing Partner
As Managing Partner, Adam Mitchell leads LifeCare’s senior living developments from early concept through completion. He evaluates new markets and opportunities, develops budgets and proformas, contributes to capital-raising efforts, and oversees all aspects of development and construction.
Adam brings a data-driven approach to risk assessment and problem-solving, grounded in a strong analytical foundation and extensive development experience. He is known for making decisive decisions that keep projects moving efficiently.
Adam holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Mississippi State University and a Master of Real Estate Development from Clemson University. His engineering background gives him a practical, analytical perspective on market and site evaluation, project execution, and the critical decisions required to move development forward.
As the company continues to grow, Adam remains focused on identifying high-quality opportunities and delivering successful projects in dynamic markets. His approach reinforces LifeCare’s commitment to sound execution, responsible growth, and results that align with investor expectations.
Daniel J. Payne, CPA
Managing Partner
As Managing Partner, Daniel Payne guides the financial side of LifeCare’s senior living developments, with responsibilities that include underwriting, capital planning, budgeting, and financial execution. He is involved in evaluating markets and development opportunities, securing equity and debt capital, overseeing development budgets, and identifying exit opportunities that support the company’s long-term growth.
Daniel brings a disciplined, analytical approach to underwriting and financial decision-making. His work helps ensure each opportunity is evaluated with care, sound judgment, and a clear understanding of risk. That discipline reflects LifeCare’s focus on strong investments, conservative assumptions, and long-term performance.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy from Mississippi State University and a Master of Business Administration from Delta State University. He is also licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Mississippi, bringing deep experience in financial management, forecasting, and strategic planning to the leadership team.
As the company moves forward, Daniel remains focused on financial discipline, transparent communication, and long-term trust with LifeCare’s partners and investors. His leadership is guided by clear thinking, humility, and respect for the perspectives of others.
Wendy Barthe Peavy
Brand & Office Administration Manager
Wendy Barthe Peavy has shaped LifeCare’s brand identity from its earliest visual elements, including the company’s logo and overall branding. As Brand and Office Administration Manager, she oversees LifeCare’s brand, communications, and office administration, ensuring consistency across marketing, investor-facing materials, and day-to-day business functions. In this role, she manages public relations, social media, and special events while coordinating the internal details that keep the company running smoothly.
Since joining the company in 2005, Wendy has overseen office administration while building a role that blends creative leadership with deep organizational knowledge. Her professional background is further supported by a broad set of credentials. She has been a Mississippi licensed Real Estate Sales Associate since 2005 and earned the Graduate REALTOR Institute designation in 2007. More recently, her participation in Vanderbilt University’s Generative AI Initiative expanded her ability to contribute to creative and strategy-driven work. She has earned specializations in Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Leadership & Strategy, and Prompt Engineering for Law, among others.
Outside the company, Wendy is actively involved in her community as a member of the Community Relations Committee and the Executive Board of the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, as a Biloxi Main Street Partner, and as Chairman of the Biloxi Municipal Election Commission.