Staff

We're all about creating a welcoming space where everyone feels valued and accepted, free from judgment or bias. Our experienced team works tirelessly to provide inclusive, supportive care with a focus on dignity and respect.

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  • Tracey Jackson, MPA

    Executive Director
    (She/Her/Hers)

  • Trista Anderson

    Case Management Supervisor
    (She/Her/Hers)

  • Jennifer Respess

    Specialized Medical Case Manager
    (She/Her/Hers)

  • Davice McBride

    Medical Case Manager
    (She/Her/Hers)

  • Gia Almon

    Medical Case Manager
    (She/Her/Hers)

  • Loree Bishop, CSE

    Prevention Coordinator
    (She/Her/Hers)

  • Megan Mitchell

    Office Manager
    (She/Her/Hers)

  • Michele Smith

    Administrative Assistant
    (She/Her/Hers)

  • Dawn Querin

    Practice Administrator
    (She/Her/Hers)

  • Steve Garman, MD

    Physician
    (He/Him/His)

  • Thomas Kias, MD

    Physician
    (He/Him/His)

  • Ashley Dunn, LPN

    Nurse
    (She/Her/Hers)

  • Glenda Sims, PhD RN

    Nurse
    (She/Her/Hers)

  • Pauline Crosby

    Patient Access Representative
    (She/Her/Hers)

  • Megan Williams

    Driver
    (She/Her/Hers)

  • Amy Richards, LISW-CP

    Therapist
    (She/Her/Hers)

  • Kahwana Sullivan

    Medical Case Manager
    (She/Her/Hers)

  • Robin Frank, FNP-BC

    Nurse Practitioner

  • Grace Gentry

    Medical Case Manager

  • Vicki Palmer

    Medical Case Manager

Board of Directors

Our board of directors is made up of people from all walks of life who bring a variety of skills and experiences to the table. Board members are united by a shared commitment to advocate for Piedmont Care, our clients, and the communities we serve.

  • Rodney Bogan

    Secretary

    Retired, AT&T
    (He/Him/His)

    Rodney has two children, two dogs, and two cats. He enjoys walking his dogs, oil painting, gardening, and cooking. His favorite dishes to cook are Thai, Indian, and Korean.

  • Lori Boyd

    Retired, Spartanburg Regional Health System

    Retired, PAL
    (She/Her/Hers)

    Lori is a retired RN who believes in the power of patient advocacy and education, as well as self-care including optimal nutrition. She hosts a monthly plant-based potluck and is active with the Spartanburg Racial Equity Collaborative.

  • Debbie Brush

    BSN, RN, CLC, FPHW, CEIM, CFSP
    (She/Her/Hers)

    Debbie has worked for Spartanburg Regional for 24 years and Nurse-Family Partnership for 10 years. She enjoys Pilates and traveling. 

  • Jordan Crosby

    Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Berkana Collective and Evolution of Self-Counseling
    (He/They)

    Jordan works in the field of mental health, focusing on suicidality and sexuality/gender in teens and adults. His goal is to make all people in our community feel safe, included, knowledgeable, and respected.

  • Meredith Hardwicke Jensen

    Vice President & Treasurer

    Writer & Editor, Launch Something
    (She/Her/Hers)

    Meredith is a Spartanburg native and holds an MFA in Writing from Pacific University in Portland, Oregon. She is dedicated to utilizing her storytelling skills to effectively communicate Piedmont Care's message.

  • Markeisha Nesbitt

    Clinical Unit Director and Therapist, Springbrook Behavioral Health

    Therapist, The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health
    (She/Her/Hers)

    Markeisha is a LMSW and has been volunteering with Piedmont Care for more than a decade.

  • Jonathan Walker

    President

    Senior Business Development Officer and Vice President, Fidelity Bank
    (He/Him/His)

    A Spartanburg native, Jonathan is involved with the Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce, Spartanburg ING, and has been an adjunct professor of Finance at USC Upstate. He has a wonderful daughter named Kamryn.

  • Kristi Ward

    Financial Analyst, Spartanburg Regional Foundation
    (She/Her/Hers)

    Kristi has worked for Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Foundation for more than 20 years. She loves Tiki culture and going to Disney World.

Emeritus Board Members

Our Emeritus Board Members have earned this honor and our immense gratitude for years of service as active members and for continued support of our organization. We thank them for their contributions and countless hours in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

Arnie Applebaum

Tom Barnet

Dr. Diane Daane

Bonnie Landers