Employees like working for Pershing Health System for many reasons—but most of all each one is a valued member of the PHS family. The Employee Spotlight demonstrates how each employee’s contribution is so important to Pershing. We have fantastic employees that make a difference in the lives of our patients and colleagues every day. With their compassion, empathy, and passion for what they do, they make our days brighter and our lives fuller.
MEET NATHAN HOWERTON
NATHAN HOWERTON
Maintenance Department
Nathan Howerton works in the Maintenance department and has been with Pershing Health System for 4 years. When asked what he likes best out his position at Pershing, Nathan stated, “Working around friendly people.”
Other questions we asked:
What is something that you would like to learn how to do?
HVAC
What do you like to do in your free time?
Hunt, Fish, Spend time with my Family
MEET LORA HOWERTON
LORA HOWERTON
Admissions Department
Lora Howerton works in the Admissions department and has been with Pershing Health System for 17 years. When asked what she wants people to know about PHS, Lora stated, “It’s a great place to work. We are like one big family.”
Other questions we asked:
3 words that people would use to describe you:
Hardworking, Multi-tasker, Helps people
What do you like to do in your free time?
Camping, hiking, and spending time with my family and friends.
MEET WHITNEY HART
WHITNEY HART
Med-Surg Department
Whitney Hart is a Registered Nurse in the Med-Surg department and has been with Pershing Health System for 10 months. When asked what she likes best about her position at Pershing, Whitney stated, “I like the atmosphere and teamwork. We have a great team here on Med/Surg- we work together to get out patients well and on their way back home.”
Other questions we asked:
What is something that you would like to learn how to do?
Make sourdough bread!
What do you like to do in your free time?
Spend time with my family, gardening, and being outdoors (Come on Spring!)
MEET CASSY JEFFRIES
CASSY JEFFRIES 
Physical Therapy Department
Cassy Jeffries is a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the Physical Therapy Department and has been with Pershing Health System for almost 17 years. When asked what she likes best about her position at Pershing, Cassy stated, “I’m passionate about helping others and my position allows me to do just that. I love that I get to interact with our amazing patients and be part of their recovery.”
Other questions we asked:
What is something that most people don’t know about you?
My family and I own Crosswinds Boer Goats- we raise goats for showing and meat production.
What do you want people to know about PHS?
We have many treatment opportunities at PHS. We also have some really great people that work here who are here for you and ready to help you!
MEET CHRIS HOWERTON
CHRIS HOWERTON
Rural Health Clinic
Chris Howerton, CRHCP, is the Administrative Coordinator for the Rural Health Clinics and has been with Pershing Health System for almost 26 years. When asked what she wants people to know about PHS, Chris stated, “PHS is about the community , making sure we have great health care right here in our hometown. PHS is always looking to better the facility for the patients’ needs.”
Other questions we asked:
What do you like best about your position at Pershing?
I like best about my position is the friendly smiles and support of our patients and collecting the data. Seeing where we have been, where we are, and where we are going!
3 words that people would use to describe you:
Friendly, Caring and dedicated.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Spend time with family, especially my 3 beautiful Granddaughters and Crafting.
MEET BILLY HOWE
BILLY HOWE
Maintenance Department
For nearly five years, Billy Howe has helped keep Pershing Health System running smoothly as part of our Maintenance team. When asked what defines PHS, Billy shared: “Friendly, good people that care.”
Other questions we asked:
What is something that you would like to learn how to do?
TIG welding (clean, precise metal work).
What is something that most people don’t know about you?
I’m kind-hearted.
3 words that people would use to describe you:
Nice, happy, caring
What do you like to do in your free time?
Hunting, fishing, and wood-working
Whether he’s working behind the scenes to keep our facility running or enjoying the outdoors in his free time, Billy brings kindness, care, and a positive attitude to everything he does—and we’re grateful to have him on the PHS team.
