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Stephanie Johnston is the Regional Director of Sales and Operations for Virginia Health Services. She is responsible for establishing the strategic direction to achieve operational excellence at The Hamilton & The Huntington Assisted Living and The Arbors Independent Living.

Stephanie is a servant leader with more than 20 years of sales and operations experience. She celebrates the experience and connections made throughout her journey in the mortgage, residential and commercial real estate investing, telecom, and commercial lumber industry in Virginia and Washington State. Before joining VHS, Stephanie grew her passion in senior living for nearly six years in a sales leadership role, providing strategic support and training for 38 communities.

Her mission is to improve lives and celebrate successes among the VHS team, the individuals we serve and their families. She believes in empowering our residents to achieve their greatest potential to thrive and enjoy life.

“It’s an honor to serve others. If you lead with a caring heart, and an open mind, you will make a difference,” she says.

Stephanie graduated from ECPI with a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with family, exploring with her Boxer, and enjoying nature.

Carter oversees the day-to-day operations as the Administrator of The Hamilton Assisted Living and York Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

His background includes a bachelor’s degree in Health Administration from James Madison University. He completed his Administrator-in-Training (AIT) program while previously with Virginia Health Services. Carter brings his experience and enthusiasm for long-term care with the goal of enriching the lives of our residents. “It is truly rewarding to see how our work has a direct impact on the lives and wellbeing of others,” he says.

Carter regularly attends events with the Virginia Healthcare Association to stay up-to-date on trends in the long-term care industry. Outside of work, he enjoys an active lifestyle and playing games of pickleball with his wife and friends.

Mackenzie started as an intern with Virginia Health Services in 2022 working with our senior living communities. She graduated from James Madison University in December 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Health Service Administration with minors in Business and Gerontology. Mackenzie began full-time with VHS after graduation as Resident Navigator at Coliseum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She completed the Administration-In-Training (AIT) program with Coliseum Administrator Dudley Haas as her preceptor. Mackenzie was offered the opportunity to come to York and The Hamilton as the Assistant Administrator and started in June 2024. She is currently working on obtaining her master’s degree in Health Administration.

Mackenzie enjoys spending her free time on the beach with a book in her hands. She is passionate about the older adult population and making a positive impact in their lives through serving them. In her new leadership position, she strives to follow “Leadership is an action not a position.”