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The Homeland Team

At Homeland, our dedicated team — including nurses, aides, social workers, counselors, ministers, and more — cares for every client and resident like family. Whether through our Homeland at Home community outreach programs or at Homeland Center, each Homeland service has its own skilled staff who bring compassion, expertise, and a personal touch to those we serve. 

Together, we create a home-like setting, a special sense of community, and the highest quality of care — wherever you call “home.”

If you have questions about Homeland or our services, please feel free to contact any of our team members directly:

Barry Ramper II, NHA, President/CEO

Barry Ramper II, NHA
President/CEO

717-221-7902

Nicol M. Brown, NHA, PHR, Chief HR and Compliance Officer

Nicol M. Brown, NHA, PHR
Chief HR and Compliance Officer

717-221-7900 ext. 2169

Troy Beaver, Director of Development

Troy Beaver
Director of Development

717-221-7727

Wendy Shumaker, Director of Marketing

Wendy Shumaker
Director of Marketing

717-221-7890

Kelly English, MA (EM), Director of Maintenance, Emergency Preparedness, and Purchasing

Kelly English, MA (EM)
Director of Maintenance, Emergency Preparedness, and Purchasing

717-221-7917

Jennifer Murray, LPN, PCHA, Director of Personal Care and HomeCare

Jennifer Murray, LPN, PCHA
Director of Personal Care and HomeCare

717-221-7901

Homeland Center

Jennifer Tate-DeFreitas, RN BSN CNDLTC, Director of Nursing

Jennifer Tate-DeFreitas, RN BSN CNDLTC
Director of Nursing

(717) 221-7906

Daniqwa Buckner, Director of Social Services, Ellenberger Unit Coordinator

Daniqwa Buckner
Director of Social Services
Ellenberger Unit Coordinator

717-221-7862

Susan Horvath, MSW, LSW, Director of Skilled Admissions

Susan Horvath, MSW, LSW
Director of Skilled Admissions

717-805-4388

Aleisha Arnold, MPH, Director of Activities / Director of Quality Assurance

Aleisha Arnold, MPH
Director of Activities
Director of Quality Assurance

717-221-7893

Yolanda Williams, MS, RD, Director of Nutritional Services, Laundry and Housekeeping

Yolanda Williams, MS, RD
Director of Nutritional Services, Laundry and Housekeeping

717-221-7900 ext. 2176

Lisa Browne RN, RAC-CT, Director of Utilization Review

Lisa Browne RN, RAC-CT
Director of Utilization Review

717-221-7900, ext. 2123

Lauren Sweitzer, Director of Financial Services

Lauren Sweitzer
Director of Financial Services

717-221-7900 ext. 2127

Homeland at Home

Kristine Crockett, RN, CHPN, Director of Homeland Hospice and Palliative Care

Kristine Crockett, RN, CHPN
Director of Homeland Hospice and Palliative Care

717-221-7890

Lora Bierce, RN, WCC, COS-C, Director of Homeland HomeHealth

Lora Bierce, RN, WCC, COS-C
Director of Homeland HomeHealth

717-412-0166

Tonya Fairfax, Director of Finance and Operations, Homeland at Home

Tonya Fairfax
Director of Finance and Operations, Homeland at Home

717-857-7411

Cathy Whiteside, RN, Assistant Director of Clinical Services, Homeland Hospice

Cathy Whiteside, RN
Assistant Director of Clinical Services, Homeland Hospice

717-221-7890

Mary Peters, MSW, Assistant Director of Social Services, Homeland Hospice

Mary Peters, MSW
Assistant Director of Social Services, Homeland Hospice

717-221-7890

Deb Weigel, Assistant Director of HomeHealth

Deb Weigel
Assistant Director of HomeHealth

717-412-0166

Bobbie Jo Weigel, Assistant Director of HomeCare, Homeland Hospice

Bobbie Jo Weigel
Assistant Director of HomeCare, Homeland Hospice

717-221-7892

Myra Badorf, BA, Assistant Director of Development, Homeland Hospice

Myra Badorf, BA
Assistant Director of Development, Homeland Hospice

717-221-7890

Buffie Finney, LPN, Nurse Liaison, Assistant Director of Clinical Marketing, Homeland Hospice

Buffie Finney, LPN, Nurse Liaison
Assistant Director of Clinical Marketing, Homeland Hospice

717-221-7890