Big Bend Hospice Strengthens Leadership Team with New Hires

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 30, 2024--

Big Bend Hospice proudly announces two new hires to its leadership team: Amanda Gustafson as Executive Director of Big Bend Hospice and Nicole Holm as Chief Compliance Officer of Seven Oaks Health. These strategic hires are in response to the growth and evolving needs of Seven Oaks Health, Big Bend Hospice’s parent company.

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Amanda Gustafson has been named the new Executive Director of Big Bend Hospice. (Photo: Business Wire)

Amanda Gustafson, Executive Director, Big Bend Hospice

With over 18 years of non-profit leadership experience, Amanda will oversee the day-to-day operations of Big Bend Hospice. Her role will focus on ensuring hospice care remains aligned with patient goals, while strengthening relationships and focusing on excellent service with community partners. Amanda’s previous experience includes serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Adoray Home Health and Hospice in Baldwin, Wisconsin. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Capella University and is pursuing a master’s degree in healthcare administration from Grand Canyon University. Amanda is a Certified Hospice Administrator recognized by the National Board for Home Care and Hospice Certification.

Nicole Holm, Chief Compliance Officer, Seven Oaks Health

With more than a decade of healthcare compliance experience, Nicole will support regulatory changes at Big Bend Hospice amidst the evolving healthcare landscape. Her efforts will contribute to establishing Seven Oaks Health as a leader in chronic and serious illness care.

Nicole most recently served as Compliance Director for Post-Acute Services at Sanford Health/Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She holds an MBA from the University of Sioux Falls and has demonstrated exceptional leadership in ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple healthcare sectors.

“We are excited to welcome Amanda and Nicole to our team,” said Bill Wertman, CEO of Big Bend Hospice and Seven Oaks Health. “Their expertise and leadership will be instrumental as we continue to grow and enhance our services in alignment with the expansion of Seven Oaks Health.”

These leadership additions follow the promotions of Jon Wood, CPA, LSSBB, to President and Chief Strategy Officer and Dr. Deborah Morris to Chief Medical Officer of Seven Oaks Health.

The growth at Seven Oaks Health underscores the organization’s commitment to expanding and enhancing its services, including Big Bend Hospice, to better serve the community.

About Big Bend Hospice

For over 40 years, Big Bend Hospice, a nonprofit provider of compassionate end-of-life care, has been serving families in the Big Bend region of North Florida. Committed to comprehensive care for patients and families, Big Bend Hospice is part of the Seven Oaks Health network. It proudly operates the region’s only wholly owned inpatient hospice facilities, including the Margaret Z. Dozier House and the First Commerce Center for Compassionate Care (FCCCC) at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. For more information, call 850-878-5310 or visit bigbendhospice.org

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PUB: 07/30/2024 08:00 AM/DISC: 07/30/2024 08:01 AM

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