Our People
Every business is only as good as their people. Right at Home Athens is proud to have an unparalleled team of professionals in the office, and the most compassionate, highly-trained caregivers in the field. Our team's focus is on caring . . . caring for our clients, caring for our caregivers, and caring for our community. Our highly selective hiring process is only the beginning for members of our care team, with individual mentoring, intensive monthly training opportunities, and robust benefits and advancement opportunities. This level of professionalism shows in the high quality, individualized care we provide our clients, and the collaboration and support we provide our partners in the community. We live and breathe our mission each and every day, with the goal of helping our clients navigate their life journeys.
About Joining Our Talented Team
"To Improve the Quality of Life for Those We Serve"
Randy Price | Owner
Serving Six Offices and Surrounding Communities
Randy owns and operates seven offices serving clients throughout Northeast Texas including Tyler, Nacogdoches, Longview, Texarkana, Athens, Sulphur Springs, and Beaumont, and all of their surrounding communities.
Our Mission
No matter the location, Right at Home's mission is to "improve the quality of life for those we serve," and we fulfill that mission through the right people caring for your loved one, providing the right services, and using the right approach to ensure your peace of mind.
Matt Blocker | President
Job Description
As President I create and implement organizational vision and direction for the company. I lead, guide, develop and evaluate our executive leadership.
Staff Insight
I'm a Christian and strive to honor God in every aspect of my life. I have a lovely wife and 3 kids. I am a personal finance nerd, so I enjoy investments and goal setting. I really enjoy playing and watching sports. I'm unfortunately a Cowboys fan.
Kandi Patterson, RN | Chief Operating Officer
Job Description
As Chief Operating Officer, I oversee daily operations, ensuring seamless service delivery and optimal client care. I strive for excellence to build strong collaborative teams and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. I have been a nurse for 28 years and counting.
Staff Insight
I am married to Trey and we have 5 boys, 2 girls and 4 grandchildren. We live on a farm raising chickens and baling hay. I love reading on the front porch, drinking coffee overlooking the lake and fishing when time permits. If we are not doing any of those activities, we are traveling, mostly to the beach. Blessed to be a child of God!
Dana Rutland | Chief Human Resource Officer
Job Description
As Chief Human Resource Officer, I strive to drive organizational success through effective management of strategic leadership, HR operations and systems, compensation and benefits, employee engagement, compliance, and talent management.
Staff Insight
I am a Christian, wife and mother of three daughters (and a spoiled dog). In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, playing & watching golf, snow skiing and being at the beach. As a native Texan, I am a loyal supporter of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys (some seasons are easier than others).
Laura Hollingsworth | Human Resource Director
Job Description
As HR Director I oversee all staff HR Program design and implementation in collaboration with leadership. As the HR Director I assure continual improvement in the engagement and productivity of Right at Home of Northeast Texas employees through excellent Caregiver and Client experiences and solid, consistent Human Resources Programs.
Staff Insight
About myself...Born and raised right here in East Texas and went on to graduate from Texas A&M with a degree in Marketing and am a first-generation college graduate. After a short period of time, I made my way back to beautiful East Texas to raise my family and have been here ever since. I love books, I am an avid collector, but don't always have the time to read them all. You can find me spending time supporting my sons in their many activities, from scouting to fishing.
Marcus Eaves | Director of Corporate Services
Job Description
As Director of Corporate Services, I help develop, direct, and advise all departments on corporate service activities. This includes partnering with executives on process improvements for their departments, overseeing the launch of new territories, managing vendor services, and developing/maintaining standard operating procedures.
Staff Insight
I have a beautiful wife (Caroline) and two wonderful kids (Layken and Caden). I love business, leading people, coffee, audiobooks, working out, serving at my local church, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Sandi Long | Director of Nursing and Compliance
Job Description
My job is to oversee the clinical nursing staff as well as keep our company compliant with our Joint Commission standards. Another focus of my job is to grow nurses as leaders and equip them to perform to their maximum potential.
Staff Insight
I'm married to Kevin, and we have 2 kids. My son, Nathan, attends Louisiana Tech and is studying business finance. My daughter, Lauren attends high school at Christian Heritage Classical School. We serve and worship at New Beginnings Baptist Church in Longview. I love teaching and promoting people to be excellent leaders in the field of nursing. I love to spend time in the garden, go on walks, and enjoy the company of friends.
Jamie Dickerson | Accounting Manager
Job Description
As the Accounting Manager, I oversee all billing, payroll, and accounts payable. My team and I strive each day to serve clients and staff well, by helping them through each obstacle or life change. My focus is ensuring timely and accurate financial data while supporting my team to the best of my abilities.
Staff Insight
I am born and raised in and around Tyler, TX. My husband, Todd, and I were high school sweethearts, and we have two amazing children, Michael and Ryleigh. When I am not working, I am soaking up time with my husband and kids. We love to travel to new places, watch our kids play in all the sports, Sunday night football, game nights, and playing with our three dogs.
Josh Garred | Regional Director
Job Description
I work with Sr. Case Managers and support them as they help lead other case managers and caregivers.
Staff Insight
I have a wife of 23 years and 4 kids. I have been in education for the past 23 years as a teacher, coach, and principal at the junior high and high school levels. We have been in the Tyler area for 18 years and have enjoyed being members at Sylvania Baptist Church. I enjoy hanging out with the family, watching football, spending time with friends, and taking trips to new places.
Chad Leath | Chief Growth Officer
Job Description
I design plans to help our territories meet targets, develop relationships with clients/customers, and evaluate costs for selling products and services.
Staff Insight
I enjoy spending time with my family, outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and fitness.
Kelley Bryan | Senior Case Manager
Dedicated To Meeting Client Needs
Kelley works at the Texarkana and Longview territories' offices. Senior Case Managers work with clients and our Care Teams to ensure consistent, professional, and compassionate care is provided each and every day, for each and every client.