Who We Are

Carry vandenMaagdenberg

Chief Technology and Innovation Officer

Carry vandenMaagdenberg has over 25 years of experience in health care and has been an integral part of the Agape Care Group leadership team since 2019. As chief technology and innovation officer, she will focus on ensuring that all systems, resources and talent are aligned with the company’s mission and culture. vandenMaagdenberg will lead the company’s technology, human resources, innovation, marketing and customer relations departments as well as lead the Hands of Hope pediatric program.

Prior to joining Agape Care, vandenMaagdenberg served as the chief operating officer at Great Lakes Caring, where she was employed for 22 years and held a variety of leadership positions after working as a physical therapist.

Jason Gerard

Chief Financial Officer

Jason Gerard is chief financial officer and oversees all aspects of the company’s financial operations, capital and financing strategy, financial planning and analysis and executing the company's long-term strategy.

Having been in the industry for over 25 years, Jason has a multitude of experiences serving in leadership positions for post-acute organizations. Before joining Agape Care, Jason served as SVP Finance at Accentcare, a national post-acute company. Prior to that, he held various leadership positions with regional and national post-acute providers. Throughout the course of his career, Jason has led organizations through complex transactions and expansions.

Jason is Texas born and raised, but he has ties to the Palmetto State as his wife, Jennifer, is a Rock Hill native. He has two daughters and a love/hate relationship with his alma mater football team, Texas Tech. He enjoys hunting and fishing in his free time.

Matt Winer

Chief Operations Officer

Matt Winer is the chief operations officer and leads Agape Care Group’s adult hospice and palliative care programs across all 46 counties in South Carolina. He is responsible for providing strategic leadership to achieve the long-term goals of the organization and is dedicated to helping our company serve a growing number of patients.

A health care industry veteran and entrepreneurial innovator, Matt joined Agape Care from LHC Group where he led the company’s Home Health Division in the Northeast. He has health care experience in South Carolina, having served in operational leadership roles for MUSC Health based in Charleston. He has also led teams in both North and South Carolina for Amedisys.

Matt began his career as a clinician, receiving a Master of Physical Therapy degree from Emory University and later an MBA from the University of South Carolina.

Pamela Duncan Owens

Chief Compliance Officer

Pamela Duncan Owens is our chief compliance officer, a position she has held since March of 2019. In this position, Pamela oversees the Corporate Compliance and Ethics program, as well as the Health Information Management department. She is also responsible for conducting the annual risk assessment, creating internal audit plans, overseeing contracts and serving as the HIPAA privacy officer.

Prior to joining Agape Care, Pamela was the executive director of Post-Acute Compliance, overseeing the corporate compliance program for 13 different post-acute service lines at a hospital system in North Carolina. Some of her additional experience includes serving as the chief compliance officer for LTC Health Solutions and an administrator for several other post-acute care centers and hospice houses. Pamela is certified in health care compliance and also holds certifications as a health care internal audit professional and a hospice and palliative care administrator. Her experience in the health care industry allows her to translate complex statutes and regulations into simple operational systems and internal controls that maintain compliance.

Pamela received a Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Taft Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in professional communications from Winthrop University. Having spent over 25 years in the industry, Pamela is passionate about post-acute care and public speaking as a means of educating others. Personally, Pamela loves spending time with her family, including her four grandchildren, and she is a huge NFL football fan.

Dr. Tiffany Richter

Medical Officer

Dr. Tiffany Richter graduated from medical school at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. She went on to complete a residency in family medicine, followed by a fellowship in palliative medicine at Broward Health. Dr. Richter is board certified in family medicine and palliative medicine, as well as Hospice Medical Director Board certified. As the company’s Group medical officer, she leads the Agape Care Group’s focus on clinical excellence across all lines of care. She is focused on building more robust clinical resources, improving communications across care teams, hospice physician engagement and enhancing education.

Dr. Richter brings a wealth of experience in palliative and hospice care across multiple settings and states. She has practiced in-hospital palliative care in both Los Angeles, CA and in Charleston, SC, as well as an outpatient oncology-focused palliative care clinic. She has also served as a full-time hospice medical director, caring for home hospice patients and patients in a freestanding hospice inpatient facility. Her history in this field has given her a passion for education and innovative models of care for patients with serious illness that focus on quality and patient experience.

Dr. Richter currently resides with her family in Charleston, SC.

DeeDee Henderson

Mission Officer

DeeDee Henderson is the mission officer, responsible for leading efforts regarding veterans, volunteers and grief support, as well as spearheading diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the company. DeeDee is also focused on cultivating and maintaining relationships within the communities the company serves.

Formerly the vice president of clinical operations, DeeDee has in-depth experience formulating strategic initiatives, developing lasting partnerships, implementing quality and compliance standards, and overseeing the care for hospice patients and their families. Prior to her positions as executive vice president of clinical operations and CEO for Agapé Hospice, DeeDee has also worked in various senior leadership roles within the Agape Care integrated network. Her experiences as COO, executive director, regional president, post-acute care administrator, and director of nursing have all worked to equip DeeDee to continue leading the company’s clinical operations with excellence.

Starting her career as a social worker with Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, DeeDee has been in the industry for over 25 years. The opportunities she has had to serve in cross-functional roles have provided DeeDee with a wealth of knowledge to deliver exceptional results and provide optimal care for patients and families.

DeeDee received a Bachelor of Social Work from Winthrop University, an Associate in Health Science with a major in nursing from York Technical College, and a Master of Business Administration from Pfeiffer University. She is extremely passionate about helping employees achieve their goals and making a difference every day. Outside of work, DeeDee is a die-hard Carolina Panthers fan, and she loves listening to audio books, traveling, and spending time with her daughters.

Alex Ferguson

Senior Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions

Alex Ferguson serves as the senior vice president of mergers and acquisitions for Agape Care Group. In this role Alex will prioritize M&A opportunities to match the company’s financial, timing and cultural objectives supporting the growth trajectory and vision for Agape Care’s expansion.

Prior to joining Agape Care, Alex served as the vice president of business development at Guardian Pharmacy, the country’s third largest long-term care pharmacy provider. Under his direct leadership, Guardian grew from 9 locations to 41 across the US.

Drawing from more than 20 years of experience, Alex has expertise successfully integrating organizations that are strategically joining together. He is adept at supporting founders and entrepreneurs in creating, growing and realizing value for their businesses. He enjoys all aspects of the process beginning with establishing fair valuation and thoughtful structure, as well as leading the due diligence process to support a smooth integration.

Alex graduated with honors from the University of Georgia, earning a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology before earning an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. He currently lives in Atlanta with his wife, four (very busy) children, and lab-mix, Scout.