Meet the Team
WHO WE ARE….
Valor Health Network Team is comprised of highly experienced professionals who specialize in Nursing, Dietetics, Administrative Management, Marketing, Information Technology, and an Operations Team that has participated in the day-to-day work force for over 40 years. Our goal is to construct and maintain a progressive team approach to Healthcare based on effective communication, exercising integrity with our customers and producing visible positive results.
David Reed
Chief Executive Officer
David Reed
Owner and CEO, David has assisted in day-to-day operations for decades while operating IL/AL, Memory Care and Skilled facilities in states spreading across the nation. His entrepreneurial skills set him apart for providing continuum of care for his Residents, to include Therapy, Pharmacy and Home Health.
Kurt Ravenstein
President
Kurt Ravenstein
Owner and President, Kurt has a vast background of healthcare experiences including the founder of his management company encompassing LTC and ancillaries that consist of Therapy, DME, Home Health and Hospice. He specializes in budget, finance and negotiation of contracts to stabilize financial status. BS from Kansas State.
Lauren Hawcroft
Chief Financial Officer
Lauren Hawcroft
In her role as Chief Financial Officer, responsibilities include accounting, finance, tax preparation, risk management, acquisition, human resources, managing support services and facility personnel. Lauren’s BS is from Kelley School of Business, Indiana University and an accounting degree from Northwestern University. Experience includes 14+ years in investment management.
Natalie Smith
Chief Operating Officer
Natalie Smith
As Chief Operating Officer, Natalie’s role extends to all aspects of operations to include expense controls, personnel management, budget creation and adherence, and management across Valor’s support services. Natalie has 12+ years’ experience in skilled nursing operations and specializes in Survey readiness and corrections. BS from Indiana University.
Brandi McWhorter
Vice President of Clinical Services and Compliance
Brandi McWhorter
Brandi chose to start her career in healthcare when her grandmother was diagnosed with dementia, and requested that Brandi take care of her. Brandi became an RN in 2004, and has experience in acute care, OB/GYN, home health, and skilled nursing. Brandi has over 10 years of management experience as a DON. Brandi is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and specialized in dementia and hospice patients. Brandi's passion is working with staff, residents, and families to create a family atmosphere and to provide the highest quality of care possible.
Teri Reed MA RD LD
Vice President of Compliance
Teri Reed
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Restaurant, Hotel Management, Master’s in Dietetics, Teri has years of experience in the health care industry as a Registered Dietitian and instrumental in daily operations of nursing care facilities. As Vice President of Compliance, Teri ensures the execution of all policies and procedures.
Aaron Stoddard
Vice President of Information Technology
Aaron Stoddard
Aaron joined Valor in 2016 and has 15+ years of experience as an IT administrator and network architect. Past experience includes Pikes Peak Hospice as well as working as an IT Consultant designing and implementing computer network systems where he specialized in Server and Application Virtualization.