Our Leadership Team

President & Chief Executive Officer

Shantelle Simpson, EdD, MSN, RN

Our goal at AMH is to deliver timely, comprehensive, and quality health services with dignity and respect to Western North Carolina residents, regardless of a person’s ability to pay. This website is an extension of our commitment to you. We hope you will find it to be a convenient source of information about our programs and services.

Chief Operating Officer

Sarah Kowalec

Interim Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Ruslan Garcia

Chief Dental Officer

Alex Green, DMD, MPH

Chief Pharmacy Officer

David Taylor, PharmD

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Rev. Micheal Woods

    Board Chair - Executive Director & CEO, Western Carolina Rescue Ministries

  • Christiana Glenn Tugman

    Board Secretary - Compliance & Planning Specialist NC516CoC

  • Chad Patrick

    Board Treasure - Mission Hospital, CEO

  • Neil Garroway, MD

    Semi-Retired, MAHEC Geriatrics Fellowship Program

  • David Nash

    Executive Director, Housing Authority City of Asheville

  • Serena Mitchell

    Associate Coordinator Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter Help Mate

  • David Ezra

    Retired Marriage & Family Therapist

  • William Nance

    Retired Former Human Resources VP, Mission Hospitals; US Army Colonel

  • Harry Hearne

    Turning Clay Studio; Professional Artisan / Potter

  • Sioux Free

    Retired

  • Teresa Gibby

    LPN, Southern Health Partners

  • Shannon Cornelius MSW

    Health and Wellness Director, YWCA of Asheville

  • Catherine Farist

    Digital Marketing Manager, Biltmore Farms

  • Shaunda Jackson

    Director of Resident Services, Housing Authority City of Asheville

Job Opportunities.