GreenTree at Mt. Vernon
Our Team

Lana has worked with elders since she was 16. 

She started as a CNA in a skilled nursing facility. She eventually worked her way up to a business office position. Lana came to realize after many years of working in skilled care facilities that her true passion was assisted living. 

Lana enjoys being able to build trusting relationships with the residents and their families as well as the community staff. She has the heart to serve the elderly and enjoys the time she gets to spend bonding with the residents at Greentree. 

She has two young adult children and has been married to her loving husband since 1999. When not working, Lana enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, baking, and volunteering at her church. 

Shirley comes to GreenTree with over 20 years of experience in sales, spending the most recent in senior living. Shirley enjoys building relationships with seniors and helping navigate a smooth transition from Independent Living to Assisted living. She is excited to be apart of the GreenTree family and looks forward to continuing her passion of helping seniors. When she is not at work she enjoys spending time with her family, her grandchild and her 3 dogs Winnie, Ivy and Hank. She enjoys interior design and watching HGTV.

Kim began her career at Greentree as a cook and then moved to housekeep for 7 ½ years. She then worked as the Life Enrichment Coordinator and spent 10 years putting smiles on our resident's faces. Now as the Business Services Director, Kim loves being able to still spend time with the residents and help with any needs they may have.

Kim loves camping, fishing, hiking, and spending time with her family. She has two sons and two beautiful granddaughters. She’s a true animal lover and has taken care of several sick and orphaned animals in the past years. Kim has a dog named Eevee, who Kim claims is a spoiled brat!

She believes the elderly should live their lives to their fullest and be taken care of, because if it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t be here today.

Stephanie McGee began her healthcare career early, becoming a CNA in 1995 while still in high school, and earning her LPN license in 1998. She started her nursing journey at a rehabilitation center before spending 16 years specializing in pulmonology. Eventually, Stephanie discovered her passion in assisted living, where she continues to find deep fulfillment in caring for others.

Outside of work, Stephanie is a proud mom and grandmother to two children and two grandchildren. She spends most of her free time at the baseball field cheering them on. She also enjoys camping, boating, and spending time outdoors with her family.
 

Sunnie Carter brings over a decade of healthcare experience to her role, having worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for 11 years. She began her career in a pulmonary care clinic before transitioning into long-term care, specializing in geriatric care from 2019 to 2025—her true passion.

Outside of work, Sunnie enjoys an active and adventurous lifestyle. She loves boating, float trips, camping, motorcycle rides, trying out new restaurants, and spending quality time with friends and family. A proud mom, Sunnie has a daughter preparing for high school. She’s also an animal lover with two dogs—a playful miniature poodle and a loyal bull mix.

Lauren has lived in Mt. Vernon most of her life. She has been in food service for many years and really enjoys cooking and caring for people so GreenTree felt like the perfect fit for her. Lauren loves spending time with her family and friends. She has a young daughter who is the light of her life whom she loves to spoil rotten! During her free time, Lauren, her daughter, and their family enjoy spending time outside and playing with their family pets.

Elisha comes to GreenTree with over a decade of experience in planning and implementing activities to meet individual needs. She worked at Central Christian Church as the Middle School Pastor for eleven years, creating engaging learning experiences for students through weekly services as well as annual events and trips. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Master’s in Bible & Theology.

Elisha enjoys serving others with a smile. She is excited to be part of the GreenTree community and looks forward to getting to know the residents and their families while providing them with meaningful activities to enrich their experience here. One of her favorite things about her job is seeing smiles on residents’ faces as they connect and grow in community together.

Elisha lives at home with her husband, step-daughter, and their four cats. Coffee and chocolate are two of her favorite things. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, baking, or playing dolls or dress up with her beautiful nieces.

Jamie Owens serves as the Life Enrichment Director in our Memory Care neighborhood, where she brings joy, creativity, and compassion to each day. She considers it a true blessing to plan meaningful activities for our residents and finds deep fulfillment in creating moments of laughter, connection, and happiness.

Outside of work, Jamie is a proud mom of six and treasures time spent with her children. Her faith is an important part of her life—she is part of a Christian family and believes in the power of prayer, doing her best, and trusting God with the rest.

Randy is the Maintenance Director and brings a diverse background rooted in hard work and service. He grew up on a farm and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Randy began working in long-term care in 2017 as a Business Office Manager, eventually transitioning to maintenance in 2021—a role where he finds great satisfaction ensuring resident needs are met and helping create a happy, stress-free environment. He especially enjoys listening to residents’ stories and sharing a good laugh with them. Randy has been married since 1996 and is the proud father of one son. He also has two beloved basset hounds who believe they’re part of the family. In his free time, you’ll find him spending time with family, woodworking, or taking pride in his lawn.