About
Our Hospice Team

Behind every patient and family we serve is a dedicated team of leaders committed to compassionate care, excellence, and service to our community. Our leadership team brings together a wide range of experience, expertise, and heart to guide our organization’s mission and ensure the highest quality of care for those we are honored to serve. We invite you to meet the individuals who help lead our team with compassion, integrity, and a shared commitment to supporting patients and families through every step of their hospice journey.

(606) 329-1890

info@chospice.org

1480 Carter Ave.
Ashland, KY 41101

1480 Carter Ave.
Ashland, KY 41101

(606) 329-1890

info@chospice.org

2029 S. 3rd St.
Ironton, OH 45638

(740) 532-8841     

1480 Carter Ave.
Ashland, KY 41101

(606) 329-1890

info@chospice.org

2029 S. 3rd St.
Ironton, OH 45638

(740) 532-8841     

A Message from Our CEO

Welcome to Community Hospice.

When I stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer in 2020, I did so not just as a healthcare professional, but as someone who had just personally experienced the profound impact of our work. My father passed away under the care of Community Hospice on the very day I was offered this position. This personal journey gave me a firsthand testimony of the dignity, comfort, and ultimate relief that true compassionate care brings to a family. It remains the driving force behind my commitment to our mission every single day.

For nearly five decades, Community Hospice has built a legacy of trust across Ashland, Ironton, and our surrounding service area. Facing a serious or life-limiting illness is one of the most challenging chapters a family can navigate. Our goal is to ensure you never have to walk that path alone. Through our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers, we focus on enhancing the quality of life, managing pain, and providing unwavering emotional and spiritual support.

We believe that hospice care is more than end-of-life care, it is about helping patients live as fully and comfortably as possible in the time they have left. We meet you where you are, honoring your legacy and choices.

Thank you for visiting our website and for trusting us to care for you and your loved ones. Please explore our resources, and remember that our team is always just a phone call away.

Our Team

Rod Hieneman

Chief Executive Officer

Susan Adams

Chief Human Resources Officer

Andrea Arnett

Director of Community Engagement

Heather Sellers

Admissions Clinical Coordinator

Charlotte Horn

Chief Financial Officer

Kristie Hall

Clinical Coordinator, Team A - Kentucky

Blake Smith

Director of Hospice Care Center

Lori Ison

Chief Clinical & Nursing Officer

Jalynn Kratzenburg

Clinical Coordinator, Team Ohio

Rachel Swindler

Director of Bereavement & Counseling Services

Sandy Zerkle

Chief Quality & Compliance Officer

Jim Phillips

Director of Facilities Management

Amanda Wilson

Clinical Coordinator, Team B - Kentucky

Board Officers

Bob Hammond

President

Tom Burnette

Vice-President

Kathy Elam

Secretary

Charlotte Horn

Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer

Board Members

Brent Brown

Member

Bill Pinson

Member

Lori Cooksey

Member

Shadow Skaggs

Member

Dr. Thuy Nguyen

Member

Laurie Stewart

Member

Matt Perkins

Member

Jason Suman

Member

Stan Vanderpool

Member

Andrew Wheeler

Member

Rod Hieneman

Member/Chief Executive Officer