THE HERITAGE AT LOWMAN - Key Persons
Ashley Hyman began her tenure at the Heritage at Lowman in 2004 as the Director of Independent Programming and then moved into the marketing department before transitioning into Director of Independent Living role. She then served as the Assistant Administrator before assuming the role of Executive Director in 2017. She obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of North Georgia and has worked in the healthcare industry with the geriatric population throughout her career. She is dually licensed as a Community Residential Care Facility Administrator and licensed Nursing Home Administrator.
She and her husband live in Chapin with their three daughters.
Job Titles:
- Community Outreach Director - Residential Services ( Assisted and Independent Living )
Beth McLean joined Lutheran Homes of South Carolina in 2013 as part of the Midland's Lutheran Hospice team. After the birth of her first child in 2017, Beth transitioned to the Heritage at Lowman team as the Independent Living Lifestyle Coordinator and now handles admissions for both Independent Living and Assisted Living as the Community Outreach Director-Residential Services.
Beth graduated with a Bachelor of Art degree in History with a Minor in Business Law from Western Carolina University in 2008 and a Master of Public Health Leadership at UNC-Chapel Hill. In her free time, Beth enjoys traveling up to the mountains of North Carolina, reading, and chasing after her son.
Bruce Smith joined the Heritage at Lowman Social Services team in mid 2022. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Social work from Benedict in 2006. Following college graduation, he served for 6 years as a Corrections Officer at the Department of Juvenile Justice prior to beginning his experience with adult/senior care services with Adult Protective Services with Department of Social Services. Over the past 16 years, Bruce has been serving in both part-time and full-time capacities in group homes for disabled & special needs adults.
Bruce shares, "I am a person of faith- I serve in my church choir and volunteer in our church prison ministry. During my spare time, I enjoy reading self-help books, listening to music, writing & performing poetry. ...My greatest gift, joy, and love is being a father to my two sons and soon-to-be husband to my fiancee."
Job Titles:
- Active Lifestyle Director
Cheryl Stanley joined the team here at the Heritage at Lowman in April 2022, serving as our Fitness and Wellness Coordinator. Cheryl found a deep passion for the fitness industry after the birth of her first child in 2016. Since then she has worked with special populations to help them achieve and meet their fitness and exercise needs. She is a nationally certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration from Purdue University Global.
Job Titles:
- Director of Human Resources
Job Titles:
- Life Enrichment Coordinator
Danielle Trykowski was promoted to Life Enrichment Coordinator at the Heritage at Lowman in 2023 after serving on the Life Enrichment team in our Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation building for six months. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management from Clemson University. Since graduating from college, Danielle has been immersed in the Activity and Entertainment field. Pre-pandemic, she worked as an Activity Hostess for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Ltd.
Danielle is currently engaged to be married and enjoys spending time with family & friends including her dog & four cats, crocheting, and traveling.
Job Titles:
- Director of Physical Plant / Engineering
David has been with The Heritage at Lowman since 2017. He previously worked here in 2012-2013. David is married, lives in Chapin and has two boys who are in the U.S. military (one in the 82nd Airborne Division and the other with the Apache helicopter group here in Columbia), two step-children and 3 grandchildren.
He enjoys family time, working outside at his farm in Newberry, and spending time with his dogs, goats and the watching the many different types of wildlife residing there.
During his career, David has spent numerous years in the electrical construction, manufacturing and engineering fields.
Job Titles:
- Director, Centralized Admission Center
Kelsey joined Rice Estate in 2017 starting as the Human Resources Director and transitioned to the Admissions Director. In 2023 she was promoted to the Director, Centralized Admission Center for Lutheran Homes of South Carolina. Kelsey began her career in Healthcare as an admissions director for a skilled nursing facility and also worked in human resources.
Originally from Cleveland Ohio, she has always referred to Columbia, SC as her home. Kelsey enjoys going to concerts, traveling, football games, and spending time with friends and family. There are few things in life that make Kelsey happier than her job and a Carolina Panthers win. Kelsey believes that happy TeamMates lead to happy Priorities and this is her everyday goal.
Job Titles:
- Director of Nursing - Nursing Center
Job Titles:
- Director of Nursing - Assisted Living
Lynn has been in nursing for nearly 40 years with 11 years dedicated to the ministry at The Heritage at Lowman. During her career, she worked in progressive care, medical telemetry, insurance, and physician office practice. She enjoys the opportunity to contribute and make a difference in the residents' lives.
Lynn enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time outdoors.