Our Management Team

Diane Newsom

Administrator

Diane Newsom, born and raised in Mount Vernon, is an accomplished Administrator with numerous years at overall management at different facilities, whether it be in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and Rehabilitation facilities. Her experience years speak volumes, as she joins Mount Vernon House as their new Administrator. 

As Administrator, she will utilize her many years of managing the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce since 2012, and her personal family farm consisting of 300 acres to the present day. She possesses strong analytics skills, that coupled with excellent communication, gives her an advantage to enhance those residents lives and to communicate effectively with family members. She is also a team member, having worked on different projects with the community to ensure successful community relations and participation.

Janet Banks

Registered Nurse

I was born in Shreveport Louisiana but have lived most of my life in Texas. I attended Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Texas.

I began my career in Health Care as a Nurse Aide in the Nursing Home. And then after 12 years finally had the opportunity to go to Nursing School. I attended Trinity Valley Community College in Athens Texas and graduated in 1989 with an Associates Degree in Nursing.  I began my career as an RN at the University of Texas Health Center in Tyler and worked there for 5 years and then returned to Pittsburg Texas. I went to ETMC Pittsburg Home Health. From there I went to the Texas Department of Health and then from there to Hospice . I then returned to Long Term Care and finally began with Assisted Living and have been in the Assisted Living industry for 15 years. I am Happy to be a part of Mount Vernon House and my Love for Nursing has not changed over the years. My desire is to care for People for as long as I am able.

Marlo Moore

Assistant Administrator

As Assistant Administrator, I enjoy building relationships with the residents. I look forward every morning to come and enrich their lives, because I am passionate about them, and cherish the opportunity to make a difference in their daily routines.

Sufran Bass

Activity Director

As Activity Director, I enjoy the planning of meaningful activities to enrich the lives of our residents. My background as a retired music teacher allows me to utilize music in various ways to engage them in different ways. I am privileged to witness how the different activities are making a difference in their lives.

Lacreshia Dorsey

Kitchen Manager / Community Coordinator

My name is Lacreshia Dorsey known to all as “Cookie”. I joined Mount Vernon House since 2013. I can proudly say that I have, and can work in every department. I am currently serving in two roles, first as Kitchen Manager, where I oversee the cooks, and make sure to create recipes that are healthy and delicious for the residents. I also, wear the hat of Community Coordinator, I plan and take residents to their different medical appointments, as I coordinate with various offices to make their outing enjoyable and safe, and the highlight of it all is the many stories that I am blessed to hear and share with them.