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Management Team

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Management Team

  Scott Thompson – President, CEO and Founder 
Scott has fifteen years of management experience. He is a successful and recognized entrepreneur with deep experience in the human resources business, and a recognized leader in developing and retaining talent. He has been awarded Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Award and had founded two companies recognized in Inc. Magazine for their success.
CEO Award Entreprenuer

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What is your favorite part of the job?
Each day is different and I'm continuously seeking and learning so we can build an outstanding company. In addition, I have fantastic opportunities to meet and contribute to so many unique and amazing people. Taking care of our clients and seeing our employees develop and grow is tremendously rewarding.

What's the most challenging part?
Finding ways to meet a variety of peoples wants and needs so that we have a cohesive team that is the best at what they do in terms of improving the lives of our clients. For example, we need to focus on what matters to our clients, our employees, our bankers and investors as well as our communities.

What is the most important part of building a company?
Creating a culture whereby you attract passionate, disciplined people who engage in disciplined thought and take decisive disciplined actions based on the core values of the company.

What are you most proud of?
I'm most proud of the fact that in 17 years of company building, I have never once laid off an employee, even during the most difficult of economic climates

What is the key to personal and business success?
Success in business, or anything for that matter, comes down to setting higher standards in every aspect of your life and having the self-discipline to follow through day in and day out. Being in this business has increased my passion for life even more because I'm continually reminded how fragile life can be. Knowing that, it is far easier to live with passion and purpose each day. I try to never lose sight of what is most important. Nothing is more valuable in life than what we do with our time, our relationships, our contributions and what we stand for.

 

  Craig Goodman – Chief Operating Officer
Craig has more than twenty years of experience in operations, business development and marketing in a variety of fields. Previously, he was the VP of Business Development for Silver Nation, LLC which developed and launched two innovative programs, Manage On My Own and Senior Checked, created to support senior citizens with their desire to "age in place".
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How long have you been with LifeMatters?
2 years

What is your favorite part of the job?
I really love the pace of our industry, I like meeting our clients and/or a family member, in person or by phone and being tasked with helping to solve their problem. Interacting with our clients and caregivers and helping to find a solution within a specific time frame keeps me moving. I love the pace and energy needed to avert a crisis or resolve one.

What's the most challenging part?
Setting a tone for our staff, office and caregivers out in the field. We need all of our people to understand our expectations and be able to translate those expectations into action and interaction with our clients.

What was your most fulfilling job prior to LifeMatters?
I spent the beginning of my career after college working with my brother developing and operating a number of restaurants. Creating a concept on paper and then seeing it come to fruition, design, concept, menu and staff was very fulfilling professionally and creatively.

What are your hobbies?
Golf, reading and travel.

Do you have an interesting story to share about an experience with a LifeMatters client?
One of my first clients and I were talking while I was doing paperwork, it turned out that he had grown up in the same neighborhood as my dad. We spent 2 hours talking about their neighborhood and a number of mutual friends of theirs.

Why do you feel LifeMatters is different than other home health care companies?
Our industry is filled with companies that work hard to take care of their clients. LifeMatters system provides our clients and their family with a team of staff members to provide information, professional and experienced care and a sympathetic ear to listen to their issues, 24 hours a day. But the real difference is our caregivers. They are our stars, we assess, test, train, support, listen and embrace.

 

 

Gary Reburn – Chief Financial Officer
More than 25 years of private/public accounting and finance experience. Prior to his association with LifeMatters, he worked in various industries including real estate development and management and executive staffing. Mr. Reburn also has 25 years of small business experience as the owner of two karate and fitness schools in Montgomery County.
 

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How long have you been with LifeMatters?
4 years.

What is your favorite part of the job?
The challenges of managing growth and expansion.

What's the most challenging part?
Wearing many hats to meet the needs of our offices and staff.

What was your most fulfilling job prior to LifeMatters?
Teaching Karate to children and adults.

What are your hobbies?
Karate, Shooting sports, Golf, Lacrosse.

Do you have an interesting story to share about an experience with a LifeMatters client?
Not really a story, but I did enjoy being able to see the joy and enthusiasm on the face of our client during a photo shoot. We asked her if she would like to participate, she agreed and opened her home to us for the shoot.

Why do you feel LifeMatters is different than other home health care companies?
It's our people, pure and simple. The caring, desire and determination of our staff is an intangible piece of our success and the cornerstone of our future growth.

 

  Carolyn Sweeney – VP of Operations
A seasoned professional with over thirty-seven years of clinical and business management experience. Carolyn has a passion for servicing the senior population with dignity and allowing the senior to stay independent as long as possible. She has served on the Boards of the Alzheimer's Association of NCA, GROWS, ASSISST and The Support Center. Carolyn attended Northeastern University where she earned a degree in Respiratory Therapy and Health Care Administration.
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How long have you been with LifeMatters?
I have been here almost 4 years.

What is your favorite part of the job?
Every day is different and brings more challenges, the job is never boring.

What's the most challenging part?
Dealing with the multiple personalities.

What was your most fulfilling job prior to LifeMatters?
When you get the fit right between the client and caregiver. The caregiver learns from the client and the client enjoys the caregiver stopping the depression and the isolation.

What are your hobbies?
Sailing, fishing, volunteering, knitting, travel.

Do you have an interesting story to share about an experience with a LifeMatters client?
Every client is an interesting experience.

Why do you feel LifeMatters is different than other home health care companies?
Our caregivers are more than a name, they know we are here to support and guide them. They feel connected to a family making them more willing to do a good job with their clients.