Our Leaders
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 2026
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.
Dr. Jeff Bates, MD: Co-Founder, President
Mat Naegele: Vice-President
Kay Williams: Secretary
Jennifer Bates, RN, FNP: Co-Founder
Nikki Mayo
Kandice Acousta
Amy Pittman
David Wilson
Ike Shaw
Erik Ray
The Original Founding Advisory Group
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.
