Leadership and Board of Directors

Dr. Brown joined Hospice of Lubbock November 1, 2010 in preparation for changes in Medicare guidelines that required a face-to-face visit from a physician or nurse practitioner beginning January 1, 2011. Born and raised in West Texas, he completed his undergraduate studies at Texas Tech University with a BA in Music. He then spent eight years at The University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston where he completed medical school and a four-year combined residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. He found his calling into the world of hospice and palliative medicine based on a patient encounter five months before he finished residency. In 2015, Dr. Brown completed the requirements for and passed the Hospice Medical Director Certified Board exam. He was recognized as Covenant’s Values in Action award winner for Excellence in 2013. Also in 2013, he was able to fulfill the dream of a lifetime by being cast in Moonlight Musical’s local production of Les Miserables with the incomparable David Gaschen as Jean Valjean.

Since July 2017, Dr. Brown has also served as the Executive Director for Hospice of Lubbock. He is inspired everyday by our caregivers (employees) and the passion and compassion with which they serve our patients, their families and each other. He feels truly blessed.

Cindy joined Hospice of Lubbock in September 2007. She loves being a part of patients and families dealing with end of life. Cindy considers it a blessing to be able to help families during end of life. She says she loves being a part of the Hospice of Lubbock team. Cindy graduated from Tyler Junior College and has been a registered nurse in hospice for more than 20 years. She was with Hospice of East Texas for eight years prior to joining the team at Hospice of Lubbock in 2006. When she isn’t advocating for Hospice of Lubbock, she enjoys spending her free time with her children, grandchildren and friends.

Charles is a Texas boy who has spent the last 30 years helping people through the critical transitions of life. He has given the last 15 of those years to assisting individuals and families navigate end-of-life adjustments with grace and dignity. Charles came onboard with the Hospice of Lubbock in 2009. He says that he has two favorite things about working here. First, is the team he gets to work on a daily basis, and second is the opportunity he has to help those facing end-of-life transitions to embrace the idea that it is more about living than about dying. Charles completed his undergraduate work at Texas A&M University and holds a master’s degree in Mental Health & Counseling from Texas Tech University. He enjoys life with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Cheryl joined Hospice of Lubbock in 2007. She is passionate about utilizing the gifts and talents of our diverse group of volunteers. She says the best thing about these special folks is that they are such a driving force in so many aspects of the excellence service we provide. Cheryl holds a BBA in Marketing from Texas Tech University and has worked with volunteers (and has been a volunteer!) all her adult life. Cheryl is a major advocate for Hospice of Lubbock; you will often hear her on local radio shows raising awareness for upcoming events. She and her husband enjoy spending their free time with their children and grandchildren.

Rose has been with Hospice of Lubbock since March of 2008. She has been in health care for more than 24 years advocating for patients. She has been a Lubbock native since 1985 where she has enjoyed raising a family with her husband. Rose attended McMurry and Tarleton Universities. She has served on numerous community boards and committees through the years including chairing the “Smoke Free Lubbock” campaign which resulted in the passing of the city ordinance smoking all the public places smoke free. Investing in the welfare of others and in this community is a priority for her It gives her a sense of purpose and accomplishment.