Dedicated to senior care.

Chuck Lewis has served at Cornerstone for 25 years as the Director of Physical Plant and has been in the senior living industry for 28 years. Chuck graduated from LeadingAge's leadership program and is a true servant leader who advocates for the elders and staff alike. Chuck and his wife, Kristi, share three boys, two daughters-in-law, and two grandsons. While away from work, you'll catch him working on his small farm, traveling, or spending time with his grandsons.

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Sydney originally joined the Cornerstone team in 2021 as a Life Enrichment Coordinator. She soon fell in love with MRC's mission and values, but most importantly, she fell in love with the elders. Soon after, she began working towards obtaining her Administrator's License, completing her training in early 2024. Along with this distinction, Sydney has a bachelor's degree from Arkansas State University and a master's degree in healthcare administration from Colorado State. When she isn't at work, she and her husband Andrew can be found traveling, or spending time at the lake, soaking in the sun.

Crystal joined the MRC Cornerstone team in 2016 as a charge nurse and has been promoted over the years to various positions. She now serves our residents as the Director of Nursing. Crystal developed an early interest of taking care of people. She has 26 years of nursing experience in long term care. Crystal gained knowledge in many roles for several years as an LVN. Later in life, she returned to UA Hope/Texarkana, where she earned her RN degree. Crystal is passionate about her job. She loves fulfilling the needs of the elderly and their families.

Crystal was born and raised in Texarkana. She is married, has 3 sons, and 3 grandsons.

Crystal enjoys spending time with family and making memories, when she is not serving our elders.  

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Melissa was born and raised in the Texarkana area. She is a two-time graduate of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Prior to becoming a nurse in 2013, she was a Radiology Technologist. Melissa has a passion for learning, and obtained her Master of Science in Nursing Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. Melissa’s love for being a caretaker is not limited to just people because she provides the same compassion for all her cows, chickens and even her donkey. Melissa originally joined Cornerstone as the MDS Coordinator and now serves as the Assisted Living Director. She is married to Jake McCoy, who supports every crazy idea that she can concoct. Melissa loves spending time with her five children and 5 grandchildren.

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Carrie has served the eldercare industry in various roles across skilled nursing and rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care, and independent living.

Through her experiences, she has developed a solid foundation in servant leadership and building relationships with those she serves, as well as, those she serves with.

Most importantly, Carrie is passionate about meeting the needs of elders and being a helpful resource to those seeking solutions and learning about the benefits of living at Cornerstone.

Carrie is married and has three grown children. Carrie and her family enjoy all things outdoors and traveling.

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Alex joined the MRC Cornerstone team in 2023 as the Senior Living Counselor for Healthcare. She loves working with elders as they make Cornerstone their home. Alex enjoys spending time with her husband, son and extended family and friends.

Ashley joined MRC Cornerstone in 2013 as the Social Worker. She fell in love with working with older adults at her first job after graduating from Southern Arkansas University. Ashley moved back to Texarkana to join the Cornerstone team and has not left since. She obtained her Master's degree from The University of Texas in Arlington in 2018. Ashley has been married to her husband Casey since 2017, was gifted a bonus daughter, Jaycee when she married Casey, and in 2023 daughter Josie joined the family. Ashley's down time is spent making memories with her family and reading.

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!

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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.

Autumn joined the MRC Cornerstone team in November 2017. She has worked in healthcare 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.

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