Jeff Reese was named CEO in April 2018 for Van Matre Rehabilitation Hospital. Jeff comes to Van Matre from Rusk Rehabilitation Center, an Encompass Health hospital, where he served as CFO/Controller. He earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in business administration from Northwest Missouri State University. He brings prior healthcare experience from the acute hospital setting at both SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City, MO and Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, MO. Jeff feels that exceptional healthcare is achieved through building a highly trained, caring staff that pursues the highest level of independence for every patient.

Angela began working for Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth, in 2004 as a CNA. She later worked as an RN and PPS Coordinator before taking the Directory of Quality position in 2013. Angela holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from St. Anthony College of Nursing, as well as a bachelor's degree in Agriculture - Animal Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. With certifications in Rehab Nursing and HealthCare Risk Management. She is a member of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses and the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management.

Michele has more than a decade of experience in healthcare with focus in the areas of home care, hospice, marketing and business development, along with payer and physician relations. She earned an undergraduate degree in communication disorder work from Northern Illinois University and has a MBA in health care management from University of Phoenix.

Eric brings more than 18 years of pharmacy management experience to the director of pharmacy position at Van Matre Encompass Health, formerly Van Matre HealthSouth. During this time, he has practiced in all facets of pharmaceutical care including inpatient, community and clinic settings. He is a graduate of St. Louis College of Pharmacy and participates in mentoring future pharmacists as an Adjunct Clinical Professor with University of Illinois at Rockford.

Chrisi brings more than 20 years’ nursing experience across the continuum of care to her role as chief nursing officer including trauma and post-acute care. She graduated from Broward Community College with an associate’s degree in nursing and Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Completed a master’s degree in nursing clinical leadership through Saint Xavier University in 2018. She is a member of AALTCN, NAON, ARN and Stateline Nurses Association.

Tonya has practiced in the field of physical therapy for more than 10 years. She began her career with Van Matre Encompass Health, formerly Van Matre HealthSouth, in 2006, beginning as a staff physical therapist. Tonya holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Clarke University and doctor of physical therapy from Temple University. Tonya is a Neuro-IFRAH certified therapist.