Over a century of service.
Our leadership, unusually strong and experienced, knows what works when it comes to providing compassionate care for Texas’ seniors. Add a fervent commitment to providing a faith-based environment, to helping each resident maintain their dignity and self-esteem regardless of circumstances, and a staff whose every member sets their personal bar higher when it comes to ICARE (integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence) – and results speak for themselves.
BRITANY GAVRIEL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Britany has a Hospitality background, with 15 years experience with the Marriott brand. Before her family moved to Texarkana in 2006, she and her husband owned a restaurant franchise in Austin for six years. The transition to a faith-based, not for profit company was an answered prayer for her. She says that she always knew she would serve, she just didn’t know how that would manifest itself. She has been at Cornerstone since 2018. She and her husband Chris have three children, Peter, Nicholas and Sophia.
JEFF BRADFORD
ADMINISTRATOR
Jeff brings years of long-term care experience to MRC Cornerstone. He obtained his Nursing Facility Administrator license in 2008 and has served as an Administrator and Executive Director in Louisiana, Arkansas and now Texas. Jeff is a native of Louisiana, but has made Texarkana home, with his wife Melissa and three children: Wes, Levi, and Reese.
AUTUMN NORTON
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
Autumn joined the MRC Cornerstone team in November 2017. She has worked in health care since 2005, most of that being in human resources, but also has experience handling accounts payable and a resident trust fund. Autumn says she truly loves seniors and what she learns from their experiences. She has two children; Brock and Kaylee. Their family enjoys various adventures, including camping, hiking and traveling to new places.
CARRIE TRUSTY
SALES AND MARKETING DIRECTOR
Carrie has worked in healthcare for over 15 years, serving seniors for the majority of those years in various communities from assisted living to skilled nursing and rehabilitation. In her various roles, she has developed a solid foundation in customer service, team-building and servant leadership that have led to successfully building relationships and meeting the needs of seniors in our community. Carrie has a special place in her heart for caregivers and their loved ones who are living with Alzheimer’s and dementia and is proud to have been a part of developing a day respite program with the Alzheimer’s Alliance in Texarkana, TX.
DEDE JEFFERSON
Senior Living Counselor
Dede joined MRC Cornerstone December of 2020 as a Senior Living Counselor. Having worked at Wadley hospital for 19 years she brings her knowledge and experiences to the Cornerstone team. She looks forward to being a resource for seniors in the Texarkana community, by meeting the needs of seniors in our area with her excellent service skills and positive approach to helping others. When DeDe is not working she spends her time with her three children and enjoys shopping. She obtained her Associates in Behavioral Science from Texarkana College.
KATRINA OTWELL
Home Health Director
Katrina Otwell, Director of Home Health, started working in and around health care at the age of 15. She has worked in various roles in health care and found that Home Health is where her heart is. Katrina ensures that our home health meets and exceeds resident/family expectations with our wonderful staff. She is married to her loving husband and best friend of 18 years, has three wonderful children; two boys and a girl.
Carla Hanson
Assisted Living Director
Carla is from Texarkana, Texas she has been married for 25 years to her husband Ken Hanson. Together they have three beautiful daughters and one precious grandson.
Carla also has 25 successful years of nursing experience and direct patient care. She is very passionate about her work and takes pride in providing the best quality care for her patients!
LISA WESTERMAN
Life Enrichment Director
Lisa Westerman brings fun and joy to residents at MRC Cornerstone. She oversees daily activities and events, all while implementing components of wellness. Lisa loves every resident and truly cares for their success, no matter what level of care. When Lisa is not working she enjoys spending time with friends and her dog Louie.
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