John joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Florence in January 2024 as the chief executive officer. He is an experienced healthcare leader who has served in various administrative leadership positions over his 30-year career in healthcare. Most recently, John served as chief executive officer for Community Hospital Corporation at one of their long-term acute care hospitals in South Carolina and before that, he was chief executive officer at another one of their hospitals in Kentucky. John holds a master’s degree in business administration from Keller Graduate School of Business as well as a master’s degree in nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing.

Dr. Lorenz comes to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Florence with more than 15 years of experience as a medical director of an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. He is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation specializing in spasticity management and electromyography (EMG).

Dr. Lorenz is an independent private practice physician.

Dana is a registered nurse with more than 25 years of hospital experience in medical surgery, nursing leadership and quality. In her current role as director of quality and risk she oversees the hospital wide quality management program. Dana received her associate degree in nursing from Central Carolina Technical College.

Lafreda joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Florence in 2018 with more than 20 years’ experience in Human Resources Management. She has a bachelor’s degree in human resource management and a master’s degree in business administration (MBA). Lafreda is a member of the national Society of Human Resources management. Lafreda and her husband have two children.

Ashley joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Florence in December 2023 as the chief nursing officer. Ashley has many years of leadership and medical-surgery experience. Most recently she was employed as a nursing director with McLeod Health on the surgical floor. She will earn her master's degree in healthcare administration in January 2024 from Capella University.

Susie joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Florence in February 2016 as a rehab liaison and was recently promoted to business development director in April 2024. She became a licensed practical nurse in 1993 and a nursing home administrator in 2011.

Brent joined Encompass Health in 2015 and has been practicing occupational therapy for nearly 30 years in both Canada and the United States. Brent completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees at McMaster University with summa cum laude. He also studied law at Westervelt College with Presidential Honors. Brent has been blessed with a wonderful wife and three amazing children.

Ann has worked in the healthcare field for 22 years. She has worked in many departments of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Florence including four years as a marketing representative and two years in admissions. Ann joined the case management department in August 2009 and now oversees the daily operations of case management; ensuring services are delivered to meet the needs of patients and families. Ann received her bachelor's degree from Francis Marion College.

Jackie has been the controller for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Florence since March 2015. In her role, she oversees the following departments, HIMS, purchasing, accounts payable and Payroll. Jackie has been in the healthcare environment within a hospital for more than 20 years holding various financial management positions. She is a graduate of Francis Marion University with a Bachelor of Science in business administration with emphasis in management. She was a member and actively involved with South Carolina HFMA for more than eight years and served on the board. Jackie has two daughters and resides in Lake City with her husband.