Kenneth J. Austin
Kenneth J. Austin, MBA, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the
management team. His dedication to financial excellence and integrity makes him an invaluable asset to Executive Home Care.
Kenneth possesses exceptional analytical skills and a strong budgeting, forecasting, and data analytics background. His capacity to reconcile large data sets allows him to pinpoint deficiencies effectively, which is essential in pursuit of compliance and accurate financial management. He ensures operational efficiency and enhances overall financial performance by formulating and implementing strategic corrective action plans.
Kenneth has over 4 years of managerial experience in accounting and finance. During this time, he has successfully led teams, managed budgets, and ensured accurate financial reporting. This experience has equipped him with the necessary skills to oversee operations, make informed decisions, and contribute to the overall success of his business. When Kenneth was born his grandfather was paralyzed from the neck down. Kenneth spent a large portion of his childhood caring for his grandfather. He helped with tasks such as combing his hair, helping him drink water, and massaging his arms which was the one limb he could feel. This experience taught him how to care for others in profound ways and ignited a passion for caregiving that he carried with him all of his life.
Breonna Austin, RN
Breonna Black graduated nursing school in December 2024 and is a licensed registered nurse. Breonna excels in team coordination, healthcare management, and patient care. She has valuable experience of managing care teams and ensuring high standards of care are provided to patients and clients.
Ozella Austin, RN
Ozella Austin is a retired registered nurse with more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare field. Throughout her career, Ozella demonstrated a strong commitment to patient care and clinical excellence. She provided compassionate, skilled nursing services across various medical settings, consistently advocating for her patients and supporting their families. Her extensive background includes coordinating complex care plans, mentoring new nurses, and upholding high standards of safety and professionalism. Ozella’s decades of hands-on experience and dedication to the nursing profession have made her a respected figure among colleagues and a trusted caregiver to countless patients.
Kenneth J. Austin, MBA
Executive Director of Finance & Operations
Kenneth J. Austin is a strategic financial leader with over 10 years of managerial expertise in accounting, budgeting, and data analytics. As a key member of the management team at Executive Home Care, Kenneth serves as the architect of the organization’s financial integrity, ensuring that operational excellence is matched by fiscal precision.
An MBA holder with a sharp analytical mind, Kenneth specializes in reconciling large, complex data sets to identify operational deficiencies and implement strategic corrective action plans. His expertise in forecasting and financial modeling allows Executive Home Care to remain agile in a shifting healthcare landscape, while his commitment to transparency ensures total compliance and accurate reporting across all departments.
Kenneth’s professional rigor is driven by a deeply personal “care-first” philosophy. Having spent a significant portion of his childhood as a primary caregiver for his grandfather, who was paralyzed from the neck down, Kenneth developed a firsthand understanding of the physical and emotional demands of home-based care. These early experiences—assisting with daily tasks and providing comfort through touch and presence—ignited a lifelong passion for caregiving that now informs his executive decision-making.
By combining the data-driven discipline of an MBA with the empathy of a lifelong caregiver, Kenneth ensures that every financial decision made at the executive level ultimately serves to enhance the quality of life and dignity of the patients and families his organization serves.
Strategic Expertise:
- Financial Stewardship: Expert in budgeting, forecasting, and audit-ready financial reporting.
- Data Analytics: Specialized in identifying fiscal trends and operational gaps through deep data reconciliation.
- Operational Efficiency: Formulating and executing high-impact corrective action plans.
- Mission-Driven Leadership: Balancing organizational profitability with a core commitment to compassionate care.
- Interdisciplinary Management: Leading diverse teams toward unified financial and clinical goals.
Breonna Austin, RN
Registered Nurse & Clinical Care Coordinator
Breonna Austin is a licensed Registered Nurse specializing in healthcare management and team coordination. A December 2024 graduate of the highly regarded nursing program at Hinds Community College, Breonna entered the field with a rigorous foundation in evidence-based practice and acute clinical care.
Breonna excels in bridging the gap between high-level clinical strategy and compassionate, patient-centered advocacy. Her expertise lies in interdisciplinary team management, where she ensures that nursing staff, therapists, and administrative teams work in seamless alignment to provide the highest standards of care.
Breonna is committed to advancing the nursing profession through leadership, meticulous care coordination, and a steadfast dedication to improving patient outcomes.
Core Competencies:
- Clinical Leadership: Managing multi-disciplinary care teams and ensuring protocol compliance.
- Chronic Disease Management: Specialized focus on post-stroke recovery and dementia care.
- Care Coordination: Seamlessly navigating Medicare billing and “GUIDE” model requirements.
- Patient & Family Advocacy: Skilled in de-escalation, education, and caregiver support.
Logen Brantley
Care Manager
Logen Brantley is a highly skilled healthcare leader currently serving as a Care Manager at Executive Home Care of Jackson. With a professional foundation as a CNA and BLS-certified provider, Logen brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and administrative oversight to her leadership role.
Key Skills & Professional Impact:
- Strategic Care Management: Oversees daily agency operations, including caregiver staffing, orientation, and compliance monitoring.
- Clinical Oversight: Leverages extensive experience in direct patient care and medical monitoring (managing up to 70 patients in previous hospital roles) to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Team Leadership: Leads bi-weekly caregiver training sessions and weekly team meetings to maintain high standards of “service excellence”.
- Client Advocacy: Manages client intake and schedule coordination, serving as a primary point of contact for families to ensure personalized and compassionate care plans.
- Operational Excellence: Proficient in CRM systems for precise data entry, task management, and scheduling.
Logen is recognized for her “patience and resolve” and her ability to maintain professional boundaries while fostering a culture of dedication and “heart-centered care” among her staff. Her transition from field care to management reflects her commitment to improving the quality of life for clients and their families.
Taneka Page
Assistant Care Manager
Taneka Page is a dedicated healthcare professional currently serving as the Assistant Care Manager at Executive Home Care (EHC) of Jackson. With a strong background in direct patient support and a commitment to “heart-centered care,” Taneka plays a vital role in bridging the gap between clinical excellence and operational efficiency.
Key Skills & Professional Impact:
- Clinical & Safety Expertise: Holds certifications in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED (American Red Cross). She ensures all caregivers maintain essential health documentation, including TB testing and professional certifications.
- Operational Leadership: Manages high-level administrative tasks including client intake, service planning, and the coordination of the GUIDE Program (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience).
- Team Coordination: Leads weekly caregiver team meetings and bi-weekly training sessions to discuss updates, expectations, and best practices for supporting clients with dementia.
- Client Advocacy: Conducts in-home assessments and serves as a primary point of contact for families, ensuring that care plans are tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Recruitment & Training: Actively involved in the hiring process, from conducting interviews to facilitating orientation and ongoing in-service training for new staff.
Taneka is recognized for her proactive communication style and her dedication to staff development, ensuring that every caregiver represents the company’s values of dignity and professionalism. Her transition from a full-time caregiver to a management role reflects her deep understanding of the home care industry and her passion for improving the quality of life for seniors in the Jackson community.
NaKesha K. Smith
Community Care Liaison
NaKesha Smith is a high-impact healthcare sales leader with over 25 years of experience driving territory growth and building strategic provider partnerships. Currently serving as the Community Care Liaison for Executive Home Care (EHC) of Jackson, she specializes in establishing brand credibility and expanding access to senior care services.
Key Skills & Professional Impact:
- Strategic Business Development: Leads “ground game” marketing initiatives, focusing on in-person networking and cultivating high-value referral partnerships with physicians and healthcare facilities.
- Clinical Program Promotion: Serves as a primary point of contact for the GUIDE Program (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience), educating the community and healthcare professionals on Medicare-supported dementia support and respite care.
- Relationship Management: Expert in consultative sales, known for building strong provider networks and effectively persuading organizations to adopt new service models.
- Operational Oversight: Manages territory routing schedules and activity quotas to ensure consistent community engagement and measurable referral results.
- Advocacy & Problem Solving: Dedicated to patient success, using a transparent and empathetic approach to address family concerns and provide resources for those navigating complex care needs.
NaKesha holds a Master of Science in Communicative Disorders from Jackson State University and is a certified Clinical Specialist from the Arrhythmia Technologies Institute. Her extensive background in regenerative medicine, telehealth, and home health allows her to serve as a versatile expert resource for the Jackson medical community.
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