Annie Brown Geddings, MHA, BSN, RN, Executive Director

Annie joined SFHC’s staff in April of 2000, and served as OB Clinical Coordinator and Director of Nursing before becoming the Center’s Executive Director in June of 2003. Prior to her employment with SFHC, Annie worked as a Registered Nurse in the Newborn/Special Care Nursery at Tuomey Healthcare System. Born and reared in Sumter, Annie graduated from Sumter High School in 1994. After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of SC-Columbia in 1998, Annie went on to receive her Master’s Degree in Health Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2007. Annie is a dynamic member of the Sumter community, serving on many non-profit boards and committees at the local, state, and national level as well as being an active member of the Sumter Junior Welfare League.

Leslie "Les" Perkins, COO/PSO

Les joined SFHC’s staff in January of 2006 and currently serves as the COO/PSO (Chief Operations Officer / Privacy and Security Officer). Les graduated from Limestone College with degrees in Computer Programming and Business Management. Prior to joining SFHC’s staff, he spent twenty (20) years with the Robert Bosch Corporation, transitioning through various manufacturing departments until finally ending up in Quality Management where he finished his career as a Senior Quality Engineer with emphasis on Supplier Quality Project management. Les and his wife, Margaret, reside in Sumter and both have strong family roots in the area. Les also serves as the Music Director at his Church and is an active member of the Evening Optimist Club of Sumter.

Dr. Russell Brant, MD

Dr. Russell Brant joined Sumter Family Health Center’s (SFHC’s) staff in 1996 and has served as SFHC’s Medical Director since 2002. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and received his doctorate of medicine from Indiana University School of Medicine. Prior to his employment at SFHC, Dr. Brant was a staff physician at Tuomey Medical Park, and also worked in Lancaster and Kershaw county. Dr. Brant and his wife reside in Camden, SC, and have four children and one grandchild.

Debbie Prescott-Newman, CFO

A native of Sumter, Debbie earned an Associates Degree in Nursing from The University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. Prior to accepting the position of Chief Financial Officer at SFHC in 2002, Debbie was employed for twenty-five (25) years at Tuomey Healthcare System as a Head Nurse, the Director of Case Management and the Administrative Director of Financial Services. Debbie is the wife of Eddie Newman and mother of three (3) boys and one grandson, and resides in Sumter with her family.

Robin Watson, DON

Robin joined SFHC’s staff in February of 2003, and accepted her current position as Director of Nursing in March of 2003. Robin received her Associates in Nursing Degree from Central Carolina Technical College in December of 1993. Robin has worked at Tuomey Healthcare System as Charge Nurse on the Children’s Center, as well as the Subacute Floor. She also worked at the Sumter County Health Department in the Maternity, Family Planning, STD and TB clinics. Robin resides in Sumter with her husband and three children.

Margaret "Lisa" Dubose, DAS

Lisa joined the Center’s staff in 1997 and has served as the Director of Administrative Services since 2000. A native of Dillon, South Carolina, Lisa attended Dillon Area Technical School and received a certificate in Intensified Business Occupations. Prior to her employment with SFHC, she was an Office Assistant and Dispatcher for Rural Sanitation Inc. Lisa resides in Manning, South Carolina.

Dorcus Singleton, HR/Benefits Administrator

A native of Sumter, Dorcus joined SFHC's staff in 1998 as a Medical Receptionist, and accepted the position as HR/Benefits Administrator in 2002. Dorcus completed her undergraduate degree in Business Management from Central Carolina Technical College and her Bachelor of Science Degree from Limestone College. She has eighteen (18) years of experience working in the Healthcare field. Dorcus resides in Sumter with her husband and three (3) boys.

Paula Stover, R.Ph.

Paula joined the Center’s staff as the Director of Pharmacy in August of 2006. Prior to that time she was Staff Pharmacist at Tuomey Healthcare Systems for eighteen (18) years. Paula received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of South Carolina in1988. Paula is an active member of the Sumter community, and is a proud member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She resides in Sumter with her two children.

Holly joined SFHC’s staff in January 2009 as the Director of Community Development. A native of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Holly graduated from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill with a BA in Journalism in 1993. Prior to joining SFHC’s staff, Holly worked as a public relations specialist at Tuomey Healthcare System. Holly is an active member of the Sumter community and attends Alice Drive Baptist Church. She lives in Sumter and is the proud mother of two boys.

Kristen Varner, Human Resource Manager

Kristen joined SFHC’s staff in 2011 and serves as the Human Resources Manager. Kristen received her Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University in Social and Behavior Sciences. She has over 11 years of Human Resources experience in the social service, risk management and healthcare fields. Prior to joining Sumter Family Health Center, Kristen worked at Tuomey Healthcare System, St. Thomas Health Services, Kroll Background Screening, and Stone Belt Arc. Kristen lives in Sumter with her husband and daughter.
 

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