Our Board of Directors & Staff
Our Exceptional Staff
Meet Our Team
Ogeechee Area Hospice is governed by a dedicated board of directors, each of whom offers their volunteer time and energy to ensure that our not-for-profit mission of exceptional service continues and that our resources are utilized with thoughtful intention.
We have a whole team of management and support staff, working together to ensure the highest quality of care for individuals with terminal illness and their families.
Board of Directors
Dedicated Governance with a Not-For-Profit Mission
Jean Bartels PhD
President
Trish Tootle
Ellen Hamilton
Vice President
Linda Dickerson
Secretary
Billy Yawn
Treasurer
Ted Wynn
NOT PICTURED: Dr. Marion Lane, Mr. Phillip R. Tremble, Mr. Doug Lambert, Mr. Charlie Aaron and Mr. Ellis Wood
Our Management
On-Site Staff
Vanessa Ramirez, RN MSN
Executive Director/Administrator
Tinker Lanier
Donor Relations, Facility and Marketing Manager
Dr. Angela Gerguis, MD
Hospice Medical Director, Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Patience Jenkins
Director of Business Services and
Human Resources
Laurie Jones
Inpatient Nurse Manager
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Bereavement Team
Ashley Hand
Social Worker/Bereavement