Kathryn has been a registered nurse for more than 25 years with 20 years in the oncology field. She was drawn to this specialty area as a 14-year-old volunteer at Northeast Baptist Hospital. That experience helped to her realize her passion of caring for others, especially those facing the challenges of a life-changing diagnosis.

After graduating from UTSA with a BS in Biology and completing the nursing program at the Baptist Health System School of Health Professions, Kathryn began working at the Cancer Therapy and Research Center and spent the next 15 years caring for patients in both clinical and administrative roles.

Now working with H-E-B and the Magenta clinics, Kathryn continues to help navigate patients along their healthcare journeys. Her skills and experience lend themselves perfectly to ABODE’s mission and caring for our Guests.

Justin moved to San Antonio in 2014 starting his new career in health care in 2016. Within his time in health care, he has worked in assisted living, memory care, hospice and home dare. Justin has a versatile background in business development, operations and administration within health care.

Growing up in Gulfport, Miss., Justin comes from a large family where he’s the youngest of five siblings. He graduated from University of Southern Mississippi in 2005 where he played football, and from William Carey University in 2009 with a degree in Operations Management. Justin’s passions in life are to help others and to give back to his community.

Justin was drawn to ABODE while President of the Alamo Area Home Care Council. “I saw the amazing service that ABODE provides to Guests and their families, and I’m happy to be a part of that,” Justin says. “In addition, ABODE’s robust Education programs help so many people prepare for end of life – and to lessen their fears around death and dying.”

Dale is a CPA and retired after more than 30 years of service in an international accounting firm. His primary focus in public practice was international taxation and the accompanying economics of operations and value creation within organizations. During his professional career, Dale was based in Dallas and Houston and worked with companies throughout Texas and around the world in a variety of industries.

Dale is married to a San Antonio native and moved to San Antonio as his full time residence in 2020. Since then, he has begun working with several nonprofits throughout San Antonio and is excited to share his business experience with people and organizations that make a difference in the community.

Lynnell spent her professional life in journalism, teaching at San Antonio College and later serving as editorial page editor at the San Antonio Light and then the San Antonio Express-News. She also wrote a column on local politics for many years.

With the help of hospice, Lynnell cared for her dying father the last six weeks of his life and found the experience to be a great blessing in her life. She also walked with her husband through his final extended illness and death. Lynnell has watched ABODE grow and provide amazing care since she first heard Ed Sasek, founder, speak of his dream before its creation. More recently, she has become involved, participating in many programs and events that ABODE provides.

After spending 30+ years in the banking industry, Nancy retired and joined the San Antonio Humane Society as CEO in 2011. She’s still going strong – honoring her love for people and animals.

Born and raised in San Antonio, Nancy has been involved in the nonprofit world for many years, serving on many different boards in many different capacities.

Nancy’s love for people drew her to the mission of ABODE. Nancy recognizes that the transition of life can be a beautiful one. She loves that ABODE gives Guests and their families and friends the blessing of making that transition a truly beautiful one – one with dignity, comfort and spirituality.