Dean Alverson
Dean has over 25 years of executive experience across the health care continuum, including acute care hospitals, emergency medical services, and a wide range of post-acute settings.
He is the former President of CHRISTUS Health Continuing Care, the post-acute division of the 6-billion-dollar Health System. In this role, Dean had responsibility for Home Health, Hospice, LTACH, Pediatric Therapy, Nursing, and Community Based Care.
Dean has been instrumental in developing post-acute strategies for seniors ranging from fall prevention programs (serving on the board of advisors to Phillips Lifeline) to non-clinical and behavioral interventions that improve the quality of life for their patients and customers.
Jonny Funston
Jonny brings over 10 years of financial, accounting, and revenue cycle experience to his position as Chief Financial Officer.
He has concentrated his career in the home care sector, with key roles including the Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Abode Healthcare and various financial consulting positions with McBee Associates, Inc. and CHRISTUS Health.
Jonny received his undergraduate degree in Accounting from Georgia State University. He enjoys playing golf, grilling and entertaining in his backyard with friends and family.
William H. Edwards, M.S., R.N.
Chief Compliance Officer
Bill joined LifeCare Home Health in June of 2016 as Vice President of Home Health Services and now serves as its Chief Clinical and Quality Officer, as well as the company’s Chief Compliance Officer.
Prior to joining LifeCare, Bill served as Chief Clinical, Quality, and other executive roles at several Home Health and Hospice organizations including Guardian Healthcare Holdings, Inc, Intrepid USA Healthcare Services, Inc. Housecall Medical Resources, Inc. Medshares, Inc, and ABC Home Health Services, Inc.
Bill is a Registered Nurse, graduating from the Medical Center of Central Georgia School of Nursing. He completed his undergraduate degree and graduate studies in public administration at the University of Georgia and his graduate degree in business administration at Kennedy-Western University.
Adam Thomas
Chief Administrative Officer
Adam brings over a decade of healthcare experience across sales, operations, finance, and corporate development functions to the role of Vice President of Strategy & Chief of Staff.
He formerly served in leading roles at organizations including Care Values, Inc., Athenahealth, and Relay Investments. His professional career has placed an emphasis on corporate development and innovation across healthcare services and healthcare technology sectors.
Adam received his MBA with a concentration in Health Care Management from The Wharton School and completed his undergraduate studies at Yale University. He resides in Dallas, TX with his wife and children.
Christian Lanham
Vice President of Sales & Strategic Partnerships
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Chasity Harness
Vice President of Private Duty Services
Chasity joined LifeCare Home Health Family in 2024 as the Administrator of Florida’s private care division and currently as Vice President of Private Duty Services.
Lori Boeckstiegel, SPHR
Director of Human Resources
With 40+ years of experience in People Strategy across healthcare and additional diverse environments, Lori serves as a strategic business partner focused on employee relations and human capital management.
Previously, Lori served as the Director of HR for Daybreak Ventures, a multi-site skilled nursing operator. Lori ensures people and strategies are in place with the company culture to align with vision, mission and goals.
Lori is an active SHRM member and SPHR certified. Originally from Wheaton, Illinois, she now resides in Denton, Texas.
Sheila A. Walton, RN, BSHS, MBA
Vice President of Clinical Operations
Sheila Walton joined LifeCare Home Health Family in 2024 as the Vice President of Clinical Operations for Home Health and Hospice Services.
Mrs. Walton is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in many types of acute and post-acute care. She has held leadership positions with home care associations as well as awarded RVP leadership executive at a previous company. She has had a successful record in home health & hospice administration, overseeing operations, strategic sales, quality improvement and strong financial growth and profitability.
In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Bob and their 2 children and 1 granddaughter. She enjoys travel and being anywhere on the water!
