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Part of the GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE difference is our committed and highly credentialed Corporate Team. As a group, we have diverse backgrounds and experiences that qualify us as experts in our respective fields.
This team supports our numerous home care offices throughout the country and ultimately supports our Clients and Caregivers.
You can reach members of our team by calling 215-402-0200 or 888-777-7630, or through each team member's email address, listed below.
As GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE's founder, Dr. Jean Griswold has been the driving force behind the company's success. At a time when very few women pursued degrees of higher learning, Jean Griswold was one of Rutgers University's first students to graduate from its Douglas College with an undergraduate degree in economics and business administration. She then went on to earn a master's degree in education and personnel and guidance. She graduated with honors and is a life-long member of the Kappa Delta Pi honor society. In 2006, she received the honorary degree of
Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, from Holy Family University located in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Griswold worked as a geriatric counselor, guidance counselor, reading specialist, and Assistant Director of Admissions for her alma mater Douglas College, all the while raising her family. Then fate intervened with what has become a life-altering reality--Jean Griswold was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She chose to continue with the calm determination that had characterized her life until then and, as she likes to say, not to waste precious time but to get on with her life.
Dr. Griswold has earned numerous awards. They include the Working Woman Entrepreneurial Excellence Award for commitment to business excellence and leadership; the Seattle-based Giraffe Award for "sticking her neck out" to create a model service business; the Spirit of Philadelphia Award for "caring and unselfish commitment of time and energy"; the Capitol Award for leadership, management and business excellence; the Multiple Sclerosis National Achievement Award; the Philadelphia Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and the National ATHENA Award presented to an individual who has attained and personified the highest level of professional excellence. Her achievements have been highlighted in Forbes, Success, Nation's Business and Entrepreneur magazines and on NBC-TV's "Today" show. Dr. Griswold has also served as Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania, and as director of the Special Care Foundation, which provides financial assistance to persons who cann ot afford the care that they need.
Dr. Griswold's dedication to her business and the Clients it serves earned her recognition as a role model in the books Women of Courage: Living an Impossible Dream, Winning Roles for Career-Minded Women, Women of Spirit: Stories of Courage from the Women Who Lived Them, and People with MS with the Courage to Give.
Dr. Griswold is a member of the American Society of Professional and Executive Women, National Association of Female Executives, Society for the Advancement of Management, American Association of University Women and American Society of Aging.
Dr. Griswold and her husband, the Rev. Dr. Lincoln T. Griswold, have three sons and seven grandchildren.
Dr. Griswold joined the company as President when it was incorporated (1985) and served in that capacity until he became Chairman of the Board in August 1990. His focus has been on overseeing the legal, financial, insurance and tax concerns of the company.
A third-generation Presbyterian minister and former Moderator of the Presbytery of Philadelphia (1980), Dr. Griswold had served several churches in the Philadelphia area: as Senior Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill (1966-1979), as Interim Pastor of the Newtown Square Presbyterian Church (1983-1985), and as Associate Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne (1958-1960). He had also served churches in Chatham Township (1960-1966) and Fairton (1955-1958) New Jersey.
An alumnus of the College of Wooster, Dr. Griswold holds graduate degrees from Temple University (Master of Sacred Theology in Pastoral Counseling) and from Princeton Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry in Thanatology).
Kent@GriswoldSpecialCare.com
For nearly two decades, Kent Griswold has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE. The middle son of company founder Jean Griswold, Kent held several high-level positions in finance in Hong Kong and Melbourne, Australia before moving back to the Philadelphia area and joining the homecare company.
He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard University, a master's degree in business administration from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a Ph.D. in health administration from Kennedy-Western University. He has also studied at the University of London and The Stockholm School of Economics.
Dr. Griswold, who has been featured in Business Philadelphia's "100 People to Watch" and the Philadelphia Business Journal's "Forty Under Forty" lists, was named a White House Fellow Regional Finalist in 1992. A former Certified Senior Advisor, national board member for Children of Aging Parents (CAPS) and chair of the Long-Term Care Consortium, he serves on the Board of Trustees of the ALS Association, as is past chair and active member of the Board of Trustees of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The avid sailor has lived in seven countries and traveled to 49.
Kent and his wife, Dr. Lori R. Griswold, now live in Ambler, Pa., with their two children.
Lori@GriswoldSpecialCare.com
Dr. Griswold is a policy analyst and gerontologist. Her academic credentials are a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Masters in Gerontology from the Andrus Gerontology Center, University of Southern California and a Ph.D. in Social Policy from the Heller School, Brandeis University.
Dr. Griswold has worked in a variety of long term care settings, directed national research projects, spent 1991 as a Visiting Scientist in Sweden and is an active speaker on issues of aging, long-term care and policy. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Governor's Intra-Governmental Council on Long Term Care, Co-Chair of the Council Work Force Issues Work Group, Chair of the National Advisory Council for CARIE (Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly), serves on a variety of state legislative committees regarding home care licensure and regulations, and also serves on other national, state and local boards and committees. She is Executive Director of The Special Care Foundation, a non-profit organization with the mission to promote and improve in-home and long-term care services and programs for older, disabled or needy individuals.
Fiona@GriswoldSpecialCare.com
Fiona Middleton has been a member of GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE's management team for more than a decade. With a professional background in marketing and management, she currently oversees the Training, Marketing, Development, and IT departments. Fiona also serves as a member of the Corporate Quality Review team, and is the founder of the company's training division, Homecare Academy.
Fiona also serves as an adjunct facilitator at Rosemont College, where she teaches courses in communication, human resources, and business. She has authored numerous articles on homecare issues and frequently appears as a guest speaker on local and national radio as an advocate for older adults. Fiona has a Masters degree in Management with a concentration in training and leadership from Rosemont College and a Bachelors degree in Business Communication.
Fiona received the Excellence in Scholarship and Strategic Management awards from Rosemont College, where she was also a member of the national honors society Alpha Sigma Lambda. She has been featured in Who's Who in Executives and professionals (2005-2006), Who's Who in Management (1996) and is the recipient of the MS Leadership Award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. An expert skydiver, Fiona is a member of the United Parachute Association and a past board member of the United Parachute Club. She is currently working on completion of her private pilot's license and is an avid skier.
Alan@GriswoldSpecialCare.com
Alan has been with GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE since 2000. Previously, Alan worked for the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia as a financial analyst, and he has also served as an investment strategy manager for Capital Securities Corp. and as a senior accountant in the Chinese Air Force.
Alan received his Bachelor's degree in Statistics from National Chengchi University in Taiwan. He also received his Master degree in Business Administration from Drexel University in Philadelphia.
Alan's language fluency includes English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese and Taiwanese. A lover of sports, Alan was the captain of both the varsity basketball team and varsity baseball team in college. Alan also was the leader of his high school chorus.
Heidi@GriswoldSpecialCare.com
Heidi Hoehl joined the GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE team in 2007 as our Receptionist/Administrative Assistant. Heidi is the first person you will meet on the phone. She also assists offices with supply orders and handles a slew of administrative responsibilities.
With over 20 years of administrative experience, Heidi brings a wealth of skills to her position. She has worked as a typesetter, proof reader, advertising assistant, and for the past decade as a legal secretary with a prominent estate planning attorney. On most weekends from March through November, Heidi can be found at Art Festivals, Street Fairs, and Carnivals where she gives free reign to her artistic talents as a face painter, bringing joy to countless children in six states.
Heidi attended Bucks County Community College and Kutztown University where she majored in Speech Pathology and Education.
Patrick@GriswoldSpecialCare.com
Patrick joined the corporate team in 2001. He developed the customized software application, Care Force One, to it's current level and continues to improve the application through upgrades. As the IT manager, Patrick oversees new application development, software training, and troubleshoots all in-house computer issues.
Patrick earned his Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Western Kentucky University, where he swam for the varsity team and continues with master swimming today. He is an expert software developer who previously worked with Visalign in PA and Set Focus in NJ and Thread Tech in Calgary, Canada.
MPatMcLees@GriswoldSpecialCare.com
Pat has been a dynamic member of GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE since 1994. She has a vast array of experience ranging from Care Coordinator, Assistant Manager, and Manager of the Chestnut Hill Office to her current position where she recruits, screens, and supports new Directors.
Along with a business background, Pat's education includes a degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Gerontology. Before joining GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE, her desire to work with the elderly population included volunteer work with the Area Office on Aging, the Eldermed and Elderhelp Programs at Abington Memorial Hospital, and the Red Cross in addition to many community projects and events.
Pat enjoys spending her free time with family and friends and pursuing her love of travel and golf.
phillip@GriswoldSpecialCare.com
Phillip grew up in St. Johns Wood London and has lived in the Philadelphia area since 1977. Phillip worked In advertising and TV production In the UK, but switched to the world of wine when he arrived In the US.
Phillip is heard daily on WRTI 90.1 FM (Public Radio Classical/Jazz), he appeared in his twice Emmy nominated PBS series "One on Wine". He also appeared with Christina Pirello in her national PBS series "Christina Cooks". Phillip's column "Wining About The Good Life" appears in weekly and monthly newspapers and magazines, and his book: Cheers! The World of a Wine-osaur" was published by Camino, Philadelphia.
Phillip selects the wines for British Airways' business and first class lounges in Philadelphia International Airport. He has been featured on CNN and the Food Network and has been seen and heard throughout the UK on the BBC. Phillip's forte Is marketing, promoting, public relations, writing and lecturing. All of these facets successfully honed over a 30 year career will now be Incorporated Into his work as National Marketing & Communications Manager at GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE. Phillip enjoys test driving cars he can't afford, drinking other peoples' wine and switching from Brahms to Hip Hop to Michael Buble on his IPod.
Meghan@GriswoldSpecialCare.com
Joining the GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE Team in 2006, Meghan brings with her a unique combination of skills. A graduate of West Virginia University with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in English, she worked many years serving the indigent mental health population in a variety of psychiatric settings.
After starting a family, Meghan developed a successful design business that fostered the sales and marketing experience she desired. Together with a partner, the company has received national attention and is proud of the philanthropic organizations it supports.
Meghan and her husband are the owners of an historic home and enjoy endless restoration and renovation projects. As a frustrated artist and avid sewer, she relishes long design hours and many quilting projects.
Diane@GriswoldSpecialCare.com
Diane has been with the company since 2000. She is the Administrator of GSC STAFFING, is a member of the Quality Review Team, provides management consultation to Offices nationally, designs educational materials, conducts training programs, and is the editor for CARING TIMES, a publication for family caregivers and professional organizations. Diane received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Duke University and a Master of Science in Psychiatric Nursing from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. She has also completed coursework for a Master in Business Administration at LaSalle University. Prior to joining GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE, Diane held progressive management positions in hospital, home care and hospice administration. She has extensive experience in building customer service programs gained as a management consultant with the Einstein Consulting Group. She held a faculty appointment at Ohio State University and adjunct faculty appointments at Tren ton State, The College of New Jersey and Penn State University.
An avid gourmet cook and purple martin landlord, Diane lives at the New Jersey shore where surf fishing and boating fill her free time. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, the national nursing honor society and received the MS Leadership Award in 2002. Diane co-authored a book on personal renewal and has published several articles in nursing journals. In addition to serving local community service organizations as a board member, she is a past President and officer of Springfield Rotary and a Paul Harris Fellow.
VeronicaWathome@GriswoldSpecialCare.com
Veronica joined the Corporate Office as a Caregiver Communication Specialist, having worked with various GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE offices as a Caregiver. Her responsibilities include developing and maintaining training programs for Caregivers, facilitating resolutions to any Caregiver issues, and coordinating programs geared towards recruitment and retention. Other responsibilities include assistance to the legal department, legislative research, and quality review projects.
Veronica completed part of her studies at Boston College in Massachusetts and received her B.A. in Communications and Theatre studies from Rhodes University in South Africa. A communications and theater double major, she worked and performed with Shakespeare and Company in Lenox, MA and has taken part in stage and studio productions at the Wilma, Arden, and Walnut Street theatres in Philadelphia. She enjoys traveling, reading, writing, running and painting.
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