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Hildebrand Care Center
Introduction to Department Managers
Lawrence Cowan
Welcome to our family at Hildebrand Care Center! My name is Lawrence Cowan and I am proud to serve as the Administrator at Hildebrand Care Center. I started my healthcare career in 1987 as a C.N.A. and later worked as the Social Services Director in LTC. I’ve completed multiple certifications in healthcare and have been a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator for 30 years, a Licensed Practical Nurse since 2009. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in education and Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration.
I previously worked at Hildebrand Care Center as Administrator for 7 years and returned in 2023. I firmly believe that our primary focus at all times should be the RESIDENTS. I am happily married to Tiffanny, and collectively we have three awesome grown children and five awesome grandchildren, plus a sweet angel granddaughter, Magnolia Ann. We have two wonderful little fur babies, Precious May and Sadie Sue, who, of course, are NOT spoiled, lol.
Our family enjoys spending time camping and I enjoy decorating our yard and recycling old items to look new again! I look forward to meeting each of the residents and their families as you become a part of our Hildebrand Care Center family. I do believe in an open-door policy and encourage open communication at all times. My personal belief is “It’s Loving and Giving That Make Life Worth Living."
Shanon Carney
Welcome to our Home. My name is Shanon Carney, and I am honored to be the Director of Nursing here at Hildebrand Care Center. I graduated in 2020 from Pueblo Community College with an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. I have spent my entire working career in healthcare, starting out as a C.N.A when I was 16. I have a passion for nursing and could not imagine doing anything else.
My other passion is my family. I have been blessed to have a best friend whom I can also call my husband, and together we have three wonderful children: Evan, Adrian, and Mya. We enjoy having fun and being silly together, and it brings me great joy to watch our residents laughing and having fun as well.
I look forward to welcoming each resident and their families as they become part of our family here at Hildebrand Care Center.
Tonya Patterson
My name is Tonya Patterson, and I am the Marketing Director/Admissions at Hildebrand Care Center. I began my career in the long-term care industry in 1988, starting as a feeder aide and later becoming a certified nursing assistant. In 1992, I served as an activity assistant, and by 1994, I assumed the role of Activity Director, leading the activities department in the day-to-day implementation of programs that adequately address residents’ physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
Recently, I stepped down from the position of Activity Director to focus more on marketing and admissions. In my current role, I direct and coordinate new resident admissions, conduct facility tours, and engage in marketing activities for Hildebrand Care Center to promote public awareness. My objective is to coordinate prospective resident/family facility visits and facilitate a comfortable transition for new residents by coordinating the efforts of the admissions team.
For any questions you may have, please feel free to contact me at extension 207.
Chris Stevens
Hi! I’m Chris Stevens, LPN, Director of Human Resources/Quality Assurance Performance Improvement. I have two children and have been employed with Hildebrand Care Center since 1991. My responsibilities include ensuring that we are continually striving to improve our care here at Hildebrand Care Center, training new staff, and providing opportunities for our staff to participate in continuing education so they can offer the best care possible to our residents.
Please feel free to call me at extension 252 with any concerns you may have. I am always happy to hear from you. Welcome to our home!
Candi Daily
Welcome to Hildebrand Care Center! My name is Candi Daily. I am currently the IT/HIM Director, overseeing the facility-wide computer network and communication systems. I also direct the Health Information Department and serve as the facility’s HIPAA Privacy/Security Officer. My long-term care career began in 1985, and since then, I have served in various capacities, including health information management, dietary services, business office, plant operations, and risk management/safety and emergency preparedness. I am a Colorado native. My husband, Rory, and I have four beautiful daughters collectively.
Feel free to contact me at extension 203 with any questions or concerns.
Loraine Esquibel
Hello, my name is Loraine Esquibel, BSN, RN, MDS Coordinator. I have enjoyed my journey from C.N.A to RN over the last 34 years. I have worked in hospitals, psychiatric units, correctional facilities, and most recently, long-term care. I started working at Hildebrand Care Center in 2022 as a night charge nurse, and I absolutely fell in love with the residents and staff! There are so many wonderful, caring people here! I am now the MDS Coordinator, and my duties include conducting scheduled comprehensive resident assessments and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team in the care planning process.
If you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached at extension 219.
Rick Gutierrez
Hi, my name is Rick Gutierrez. I am the Director of Maintenance and Environmental Services. My family and I moved to Colorado in 2017. Prior to that, I spent the majority of my life in the Pacific Northwest. I hold a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor’s Degree in History. Additionally, I have an extensive background in building maintenance and construction. My duties include overseeing the maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry departments. I enjoy working for Hildebrand Care Center and strive to make it safe, comfortable, and presentable for the residents, staff, and visitors.
Feel free to contact me anytime at extension 216.
Shelby Townsend
Hi, my name is Shelby Townsend, and I am the Business Office Manager at Hildebrand Care Center. I hold a Bachelors in Healthcare Administration from Purdue University Global. I have been working in long-term care for about four years now, continually growing my skills and experiences. I plan to attend the AIT program to become a Nursing Home Administrator, hopefully within the next year or two.
My current duties include overseeing the Reception, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable positions, along with the billing processes. I enjoy working at Hildebrand Care Center and look forward to getting to know you! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at extension 214.
Rachel Dowell
Well, hello there! Welcome to Hildebrand Care Center, the home of your loved ones. My name is Rachel Dowell, and I am a proud veteran of 10 years in the United States Army. Currently, I am the Dietary Manager here. I come from White Swan Yakima Indian Reservation in Eastern Washington and grew up wild and crazy! With 38 years of experience in food service, including 10 years in the United States Army as a Hospital Food Service Specialist/Nutritionist, I've worked in various long-term care facilities, assisted living/independent living, and rehab hospitals.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in business management and an Associate's degree in Nutritionist. I have two grown children, Trei and Te”lisa, and three grandchildren—Skyly’nn, Adalynn, and Maddaux—whom I absolutely adore! My purpose in life is to put a smile on people’s faces, make them laugh, and hug everyone! My philosophy is "It's Free—don't Be Stingy. Give, Give, Give, and Give Some More."
I enjoy living in the mountains, wide-open vast spaces, animals, and riding horses. I am definitely a do-it-yourself' type of person—if at first you do not succeed, improvise, lol. My duties here are to manage and operate a smooth, clean kitchen and to implement menus that our residents will enjoy and eat. I am looking forward to meeting all our residents and listening to their stories; it’s the best part of my job. You can contact me at extension 226.
Lisa Barnett
Hello, and welcome to our Home! My name is Lisa Barnett, and I am the Activity Director. Although my time here is short, I have worked in long-term care for over seven years. I've been an activities assistant, coordinator, and director. I absolutely love what I do—interacting with the residents and making their days special. Giving them something to look forward to every day is my purpose.
I'm lucky to be married to a wonderful man who shares my passion for the elderly. He enjoys volunteering, helping me with activities, and often making special projects at the last minute for activities. We have two amazing grown sons and have been blessed with two wonderful daughters-in-law; our first grandson and two more grandbabies are on the way. When not working, I enjoy hosting family, traveling, ATV rides, crafts, and hobbies.

I look forward to getting to know each resident and their families while making some new fun and happy memories. If there is anything I can do for you, my extension is 210.
Lorie Stone
Hello! Hello! My name is Lorie Stone, and I am the Social Services Director. I attended the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, where I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Sociology. Additionally, I attended Northcentral Technical College and received my associate degree in Drug and Alcohol counseling.
My job at Hildebrand Care Center is to help meet the psychosocial needs of residents, assist with admissions and discharges, and address all resident grievances. My passion is always to stand up and advocate for those who feel they do not have a voice to advocate for themselves. I moved to Colorado in 2020. I have two grown daughters who still live in Wisconsin, and I am a huge Green Bay Packers fan.
If you or your loved one has any concerns, you can reach me at extension 299.
Britney Booher
Hello, my name is Britney Booher. I am a Registered Nurse and the Restorative Manager and Psych Nurse here at Hildebrand Care Center. I began my nursing career in long-term care, where I worked as a floor nurse for one year. After that, I spent five years in hospice care, dividing my time between being an on-call nurse and an RN Case Manager. I have recently decided to settle back into long-term care, and I am very excited for this role and look forward to this new journey. I have already fallen in love with my position, as well as the residents and staff. It is so great to be a part of an amazing team!
As the Restorative Manager, my duties include monitoring and managing all restorative programs to ensure resident safety at their highest level of independence possible, fall monitoring, and interventions as necessary, working closely with the Skilled Therapy team. In my role as a Psych Nurse, it is my duty to monitor all psych medications, including side effects, and ensure all necessary documentation is complete.
I look forward to working with you and your family! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me. My extension is 215.
Brittany Johnson
Assistant Director of Nursing / Infection Control Nurse
Julie Rivera
Hello and welcome to Hildebrand Care Center. My name is Julie Rivera and I am the Director of Marketing here at Hildebrand Care Center. It is my goal to bring awareness of our loving facility to the public, including the beautiful town of Canon City as well as the surrounding communities.
I have over thirty years of customer service including marketing, sales, and public relations. I studied Business Management with an emphasis on Marketing and Journalism at Colorado State University and Nursing at Pueblo Community College.
Being a native of Pueblo, I hope to share this gem of an organization with others in Southern Colorado and inform them of the great services we offer here at Hildebrand. I have held several different roles in the years making up my career and can attest that my time at Hildebrand has already brought me such rewards working alongside the most caring staff and getting to know the best residents.
I still live in Pueblo and enjoy the commute. I am marrying my high school crush in October and have two beautiful daughters from my first marriage and the two most gorgeous granddaughters. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, fishing, playing with my fur babies, volunteering my time, and antiquing in the many quaint towns Colorado has to offer.
Thank you for taking the time to read our bios and we welcome your ideas and input. You may reach me directly at my extension 229. Have a wonderful day!
Telephone Extension List
| Services | Extension |
|---|---|
| Activities Room | 210 |
| Administrator | 206 |
| Admissions | 207 |
| Beauty Shop | 235 |
| Business Office | 214 |
| Conf Room | 220 |
| Laundry/Housekeeping | 267 |
| Human Resource | 252 |
| Culinary | 265 |
| Dir. of Nursing | 234 |
| E Nurse Station | 212 |
| E. Cordless | 241 |
| Front Desk | 201 |
| Transportation | 260 |
| Health Information | 208 |
| Ice Cream Parlor | 254 |
| Infection Control | 238 |
| IT Service | 203 |
| Laundry | 209 |
| Main Dining | 218 |
| Maintenance | 216 |
| MDS Coordinator | 219 |
| Asst. DON | 238 |
| Payroll | 213 |
| Rec Room | 204 |
| Rehab Room | 217 |
| Rehab Nurse | 215 |
| Pikes Peak Lane | 222 |
| Social Services | 299 |
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