Over the last decade, our leaders have been praying for this project. In 2023, gifts from generous donors and non-profit organizations finally allowed this concept of ‘Our Hospice House’ to come to fruition in Central Texas.
Our Current Leadership
Annie McCall, executive director, brings to our project the experience and love of caring for people in the Temple/Belton area. Having worked in long term healthcare for over 33 years, Annie is equipped to manage day to day operations and coordinate care with local hospice agencies all while ensuring our guests and families receive top-notch care.
Dr Jeff Bates, MD and his wife Jennifer Bates, RN, FNP are the founders of ‘Our Hospice House’. Together they have a combined 30+ years of experience providing hospice care in the Central Texas area. They each have personal hospice stories. Jeff’s father was blessed to die peacefully in a hospice home in Florida in 2018. Jennifer cared for her father while on hospice until he passed away surrounded by family in her own home in 2009.
Current Board of Directors 2025
Daryl Riegel, Vice Chair
Nikki Mayo
Kandice Acosta, RN
Jeff Bates, MD, Chair
Jennifer Bates, RN, FNP
Mat Naegele
Amy Pittman
The Original Founding Advisory Group that brought this project to Fruition. (12/1/21-8/22/24). We will be forever grateful for your help.
Billy Popelka
Chris Ballard
Rosa Hernandez
Pat Williams
Mitch McCluhan
Sandy Ellis
Susan Fergus
Mark and Holley Walsh
David and Sonya Wilson
Monte and Sandra Michael
Dana Riegel
Don and Marsha Strieber
Paul and Amy Carr
Tom Creek
Alan J. and Denise Vincik
Terry and Kay Williams
Jeh Howell
Rick Caywood
Tom and Margie Wright
Dr. Kevin Dwyer, MD, DVM
Charlie Wise. (Honorary) We are truly grateful for all the advice from Charlie Wise before he left this world to be with the Lord. (2/13/28-8/19/22) “Well done good and faithful servant.” Mathew 25:23
Our Hospice House is 501(c)3 non-profit organization.