Hospices Make New Executive Moves

Four hospices have recently made changes to their leadership lineups.

Montgomery Hospice’s New Interim CEO

Dr. Lee West has stepped into the role of interim CEO at Maryland-based Montgomery Hospice Inc.

West will also continue to serve in her role as chief medical officer at the nonprofit, d.b.a. Montgomery & Prince George’s Hospice. The organization recently announced her appointment, which took effect January 1.

Prior to joining the organization last year, West’s prior roles include CEO of the marketing agency C7 Healthcare LLC. She has also held executive positions at Capital Caring Health such as associate chief medical officer and senior vice president of its clinical operations. She was also a medical director at Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care prior to its 2020 merger with AccentCare.

“Dr. West was selected following a thoughtful, competitive interview process, and the board is confident that she is the right leader to guide [Montgomery Hospice Inc. (MHI)] through the next chapter of growth and strategic innovation,” the organization stated in a social media post. “Dr. West has decades of hospice and palliative care operational and medical experience, and we are fortunate to have her at the helm of our organization.”

West has served as an inpatient hospitalist and medical faculty member, as well as an outpatient primary care physician. She replaces Karen Brubaker Miller, who became CEO at Montgomery Hospice in 2024.

Established in 1981, Montgomery Hospice operates an inpatient facility with 15 patient beds, Casey House. The nonprofit provides hospice and palliative care, as well as grief and caregiver support.

Moments Hospice Names New Executive Director

Moments Hospice has tapped Teresa Davis as its new executive director.

Davis previously served in a similar role at AccentCare since 2024. Prior to that, she was regional director of operations and clinical director at InHome Therapy, holding other roles at the organization since 2020.

Davis has been a speech language pathologist at AMITA Health (now AdventHealth Illinois), Advocate Health Care, HCR ManorCare, Horizons Rehabilitation Services and Amedisys, now part of UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) Optum subsidiary. She was also a rehabilitation manager at Advocate Sherman Hospital.

“I’m excited to share that I have joined the team at Moments Hospice as executive director!” Davis said in a recent social media post.

Minnesota-based Moments Hospice provides care across 53 counties in its home state, as well as in 69 counties across Wisconsin and the Hiawatha, Iowa metro area. Founded in 2017, the company provides hospice and palliative care, as well as bereavement and music, massage and pet therapies. The company also operates the Moments Hospice Foundation, which provides support for patients and families across the hospice’s service region. The hospice foundation funds basic household, clothing, food and transportation needs and daily living expenses, among other needs.

Transitions Hospice Taps New VP of Business Development

Illinois-based Transitions Hospice recently announced that Page Johnson, a registered nurse, has become its new vice president of business development.

Johnson brings more than 15 years of post-acute care experience to the hospice, which is part of Transitions Care. She leads the organization’s business development strategy, and is responsible for strengthening its referral and community relationships.

Johnson was previously a regional sales director and a channel partner at Dragonfly Health. Prior to that, she was business development manager at Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB), serving in the role from 2012 to 2023.

“We are thrilled to have Page on board and look forward to the leadership, energy, and impact she will bring as we continue serving patients and families with compassion and excellence,” Transitions Care said in a recent social media post. “[She] works closely with our clinical and operational leaders to ensure our growth continues to support exceptional patient and family experiences.”

Founded in 2007, Transitions offers hospice, palliative care in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Alivia Care’s New VP of Community Impact, Philanthropy

Jacksonville, Florida-based Alivia Care Inc. has named Annie Tuttle as its new vice president of community impact and philanthropy.

The nonprofit is the parent organization of Community Hospice & Palliative Care.

Tuttle oversees Alivia Care’s strategic leadership for philanthropy, donor engagement and community partnerships that help to support Community Hospice & Palliative Care. She works with the board of trustees at The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care to strengthen and diversify funding support for a wide range of programs.

Tuttle previously served as executive director of both Community Hospice & Palliative Care and the foundation. She connected with the hospice and palliative care provider when a family member received care at the organization. The experience “reshaped” both her personal and professional outlook, Alivia Care said in a statement shared with Hospice News.

“Tuttle is advancing a philanthropy strategy that connects community generosity with high-impact programs, benefiting patients and families across the region,” the organization said in the statement. “[She] brings a strong background in education, entrepreneurship and community advocacy, along with deep experience in volunteer leadership and nonprofit support. Tuttle’s leadership reflects a clear business objective: to position philanthropy as a strategic driver of impact, innovation and access.”

Among Tuttle’s initiatives include the expansion of the Build, Create, Comfort Campaign for Community PēdsCare® program. The capital campaign is designed to help establish a new center dedicated to pediatric palliative and hospice care, the Dorion Family Pediatric Community Center.

In addition to the pediatric program, Tuttle is responsible for growing sustainable support of other programs at Community Hospice & Palliative Care, including its bereavement and veteran services, family caregiver support and services for underserved populations.

Established in 1979, Community Hospice & Palliative Care has more than 1,000 employees and 1,000 volunteers. The organization has a daily census of roughly 1,500 patients and operates 10 inpatient care centers.