Administrator and
President:
Kathleen Sgro, DNP, MBA, RN
Dr. Sgro is a Registered Nurse with a background in medical-surgical, long term care, and oncology nursing. She is a graduate of St. John’s Hospital College of Nursing in Springfield, IL. In addition to her degree in Nursing, Dr. Sgro has received a Bachelor of Science in Health Care from St. Frances College in Joliet, IL, a Master in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Springfield, and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Rush University, in Chicago, IL.
As founder of Alterna-Care, Dr. Sgro is dedicated to providing holistic care to homebound clients. She believes many patients and caregivers go without the supportive care that is available through home health services.
Chief Financial
Officer:
Nancy Enlow, CPA
As a Certified Public Accountant through the State of Illinois, Nancy has had extensive experience as an accountant for one of Springfield’s top public accounting firms as well as years of experience as a controller for a private organization. She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Illinois State University in Bloomington, IL.
Chief Development
Officer:
Joseph Sgro, MA, MOB
Joseph has a background as a legislative liaison with the Illinois Department of Transportation and has founded branch offices in Jacksonville and Litchfield, IL. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Dayton in Ohio, a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Springfield, and a Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior from Benedictine University, in Lisle, IL.
Chief Operations Officer:
Richard Sgro, SPHR
Richard is a former lobbyist with the State of Illinois. He also worked on the State of Illinois’ annual budget as a research analyst for the Illinois Department of Revenue. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Richard has implemented many new and exciting changes that have improved communication and increased efficiency.
Director of Clinical Operations:
Patty Schone, RN
Patty has been providing nursing care to central Illinois for nearly 20 years. She has extensive experience in hospital, physician group and home health settings. Patty has spent most of her career developing patient care plans while supervising and directing clinical operations. She graduated with honors from Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Illinois with an Associate’s in Nursing, and graduated Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville.
Director of Nursing, Home Health
Services:
Rachel Walden, RN, BSN, WCC
Rachel is a Wound Care Certified nurse with nearly 10 years of experience in critical and home health care settings, and has been with Alterna-Care Home Health System for five years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, and her Wound Care Certification from the Wound Care Education Institute.
Director of Rehabilitation:
Linda Meade,
PT
Linda brings over 20 years of direct patient care experience to Alterna-Care Home Health System. She has extensive experience as a Physical Therapist in hospital, skilled nursing and home health settings. She graduated Cum Laude from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, and is licensed in both Illinois and Texas.