Our Team
Age in Place - ChooseHome
Our Team

Ed Heckler, PT, MSHA
President, Lifelong Health and Aging Related Services

Garnet Gilmore, LNHA
Executive Director ChooseHome
Garnet Gilmore lives in Poquoson, Virginia, where she enjoys spending time with her family and her three dogs. Having grown up in Virginia, she has a strong connection to the community and values family, which she integrates into both her personal and professional life. A double graduate of William & Mary, Garnet holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Leadership & Development, as well as an MBA.
With over 10 years of leadership experience within Riverside Health System, Garnet has dedicated her career to improving healthcare services and expanding offerings that support individuals in living independently and with dignity. As the Executive Director of ChooseHome, Riverside's premier continuing care at home program, she leads strategic growth and community partnerships, ensuring members receive the highest quality care while aging in place. Garnet is passionate about building meaningful relationships with both members and team members, and she takes pride in mentoring and developing teams that consistently deliver exceptional service.

Paul E. Evans, M.D.
Medical Director, Lifelong Health and Aging Related Services

Liz Sarson, MBA
Senior Consultant
Liz Sarson joined the ChooseHome Riverside team in December 2023. Her two decades in business development, marketing, and operations across diverse industries brings a unique perspective to the team. Prior to ChooseHome, Liz spent seven years in government contracting supporting operations and education efforts surrounding public health programs in over 30 states across the U.S. Efforts included initiatives focused on vulnerable populations, including seniors.
Having recently assisted both her mother and mother-in-law with their long-term care needs, Liz has both firsthand knowledge of – and a deep appreciation for - the work that ChooseHome does for its members.
Liz holds a Master's Degree in Marketing from the University of Technology, Sydney (Australia), and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Rutgers Business School in New Jersey. Outside of work, Liz enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two young children or snuggling up with a historical fiction novel.

Melissa Tillman
Senior Care Services Manager

Jennifer Hughes, MSW
Personal Service Coordinator
Jennifer earned an Associates in Early Childhood Education from Virginia Peninsula Community College, formally Thomas Nelson Community College, a Bachelor’s in Human Services and minor in Psychology from Old Dominion University, and a Master of Social Work from Simmons University.
Jennifer is a Newport News native, with two furry children, Steu and Fiona. She is married to her high school sweetheart. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, camping, crafting, amongst other activities.

Suzanne Holiday
Personal Service Coordinator