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
