Meet The Team

Join Us in Celebrating Our Team

Our American Premier family continues to grow stronger together through dedication, teamwork, and heart. We are grateful for each member’s unique contributions, driving meaningful change in the lives we touch daily.

We are proud to introduce the exceptional individuals who make up our compassionate and growing family here at American Premier. Each team member plays a vital role in delivering the highest standard of care to our patients and their families.

Camelia Martin, DNP, FNP-BC

Camelia believes that exceptional care is built on compassion, trust, and truly listening to patients and their families. She has dedicated her career to walking alongside people through some of life’s most meaningful and challenging health moments.

After years as a registered nurse caring for older adults, she earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Arizona in 2019, focusing on palliative and hospice care as well as pain management. Alongside her clinical expertise, Camelia is deeply curious about how emerging technologies and new approaches can enhance care, improve outcomes, and make the healthcare experience more meaningful for patients and families.

When she is not caring for patients, Camelia enjoys life with her husband and their college-aged son. She loves seeking out new adventures—whether traveling, sailing, kayaking, snowboarding, or exploring a rock-crawling trail—and is a passionate advocate for women’s financial literacy and empowerment. She brings the same curiosity, passion, and dedication to her patients’ care that she brings to every new adventure in life.

Scott Scherpenberg

Managing Director

Scott Scherpenberg is the Managing Director of American Premier and a registered nurse with over 16 years of post-acute management experience, along with extensive nursing expertise. From the outset of his nursing career, Scott has been deeply committed to patient advocacy, emphasizing timely, effective, and patient-centered care.

His leadership is grounded in these values, which align fully with the mission of American Premier, driving him to embody and promote these principles daily. His approach focuses on delivering care as he would wish for his own family and advocating for every patient regardless of the circumstances. This philosophy has guided his leadership in building teams, developing programs, and supporting patients through critical moments.

Throughout his career, Scott has collaborated with exceptional clinicians and professionals across the post-acute care spectrum. His mission has been to recruit, mentor, and support individuals who share a dedication to patient-centered care. By fostering like-minded teams, he has witnessed how committed professionals produce outstanding outcomes and how this approach contributes to staff longevity, enhancing the quality of care. He takes pride in the fact that most of the staff have remained with the organization for years, reflecting their shared passion and the supportive care environment created together.

At American Premier, Scott leads with a servant leadership style and a “patient-first” mindset. He is hands-on and unafraid to assist directly in patient care to make a meaningful impact. Driven by a profound responsibility to prioritize patients, he views healthcare as centered on people, their stories, and their dignity—not mere numbers or systems. His goal is to ensure that American Premier remains a place where every patient feels valued, heard, and cared for with the respect and compassion he would want for his own loved ones. This commitment represents both his professional mission and personal promise.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside extraordinary clinicians and professionals across the post-acute spectrum. My mission has always been to hire, mentor, and support individuals who share a true commitment to patient-centered care. By building like-minded teams, I’ve seen firsthand how dedicated professionals create exceptional outcomes and how longevity in staffing due to this approach officially strengthens the quality of our care. I am proud that almost all of our staff have chosen to stay for years, a testament to both their passion that aligns and officially meeting the care environments we’ve created together.

At American Premier, we’ve cultivated a culture where compassion, clinical excellence, and patient outcomes all thrive hand in hand. I lead as a servant leader with a “patient-first” mentality, and I’m never afraid to put my scrubs on to make a difference in a patient’s life. What drives me each day is the responsibility to put patients first—always. Healthcare is not about numbers or systems; it’s about people, their stories, and their dignity. My goal is to ensure American Premier always remains a place where every patient feels valued, heard, and cared for with the same respect and compassion I would want for my own loved ones. That is not only my professional mission, but also my personal promise.

Rachelle Urban

Operations Support Manager

Rachelle’s passion for healthcare began early—at just 14, she started volunteering as a candy striper at her local hospital, where she discovered the joy of connecting with patients and supporting the healthcare community.

While those formative experiences revealed that direct patient care wasn’t her calling, they solidified her commitment to making a difference in healthcare through other meaningful ways.

Over the past 12+ years, Rachelle has found her niche on the administrative side of healthcare, where she’s become a valued member of the home health community. Her journey with American Premier has allowed her to expand her expertise across home health, hospice, and palliative care—areas where compassionate, behind-the-scenes work directly impacts patients’ quality of life.

What drives Rachelle is healthcare’s dynamic nature and the constant opportunity to learn and grow. She embraces the ever-evolving landscape of the industry, always seeking new ways to bring exceptional care to those who need it most. In everything she does, Rachelle embodies American Premier’s core values: always does what it takes, always does the right thing, always at your service, always learning, and always innovating.

Her blend of early hands-on experience and years of administrative expertise makes Rachelle a bridge between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare—someone who truly understands that excellent patient care happens through dedicated professionals working at every level of the system.

Lafayette Bishop, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

Lafayette Bishop, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, is a dual-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in both Family Practice and Psychiatric-Mental Health. Lafayette provides comprehensive, patient-centered care that addresses the full spectrum of physical and behavioral health needs.

Lafayette is deeply committed to improving access to quality healthcare, integrating evidence-based practices to promote wellness, manage chronic conditions, and support mental health across the lifespan.

Lafayette has a passion for palliative and hospice care, offering compassionate support that prioritizes comfort, dignity, and quality of life. With a holistic and collaborative approach, Lafayette empowers patients and families to actively participate in their care, cultivating adaptability and promoting long-term well-being.

Maria Hospice Aid

Maria

Full-time Hospice Aid

Maria brings dedication and heartfelt care to her role, supporting patients with compassion and respect every day.

Michelle Full time Home Health RN

Michelle

Full-time Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Michelle’s expertise and attentive nursing care ensure our patients receive the professional support they need in the comfort of their homes.

Yolanda - Director of Patient Care Services for Hospice

Yolanda N. Davis, RN

Director of Patient Care Services

Yolanda Davis is a compassionate nursing leader who has dedicated her career to serving patients and families with dignity, respect, and empathy.

In her role as Director of Patient Care Services, she ensures that care is delivered with a focus on the whole person—supporting not only medical needs but also the emotional and spiritual well-being of those she serves.

With a background in hospice and geriatric nursing, Yolanda brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by patients and their loved ones. She is committed to creating an environment where care teams feel supported and empowered to provide meaningful, patient-centered service. Her leadership is guided by the belief that every individual deserves to be cared for with kindness, compassion, and integrity.

Julia

Julia

Team Morale Booster

Julia’s infectious positivity and uplifting spirit brighten the workplace every day. She inspires and motivates those around her, creating a warm and encouraging environment for all.

Shelby - Volunteer coordinator and her adorable Sammy

Shelby

Volunteer Coordinator

Shelby excels at organizing and coordinating our amazing volunteers. Alongside her adorable companion, Sammy, she brings joy and enthusiasm that energize the entire volunteer team and enrich our community efforts.

Rosa

Rosa

Referral Specialist

Rosa has been a dedicated member of American premier for 10 years. With more than 16 years of experience in the medical field, she began her career as a medical assistant in an internal medicine clinic before finding her passion in home healthcare.

Over the years, she has witnessed the profound
difference the company makes in the lives of patients and their families—an aspect of the job she values most.

Outside of work, she enjoys attending concerts and spending relaxing movie
nights with her husband and Fur baby

Team Highlights & Celebrations

Our team’s dedication shines brightly, reflected in the heartfelt feedback we receive. One glowing message came from Melanie, daughter of a patient, who praised the seamless communication and swift responsiveness of our team members like Lindy Abts and George Pirkle. Melanie, a veteran hospice social worker, shared:

“In 25 years, I’ve never seen better coordination of services.”

Her oncologist partner also commended us for catching and addressing issues missed by the hospital. This powerful testimony reflects the unity, compassion, and genuine care that define our team.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join our compassionate American Premier family and help us continue delivering exceptional care and support to those who need it most. Whether you’re interested in joining our team, volunteering, or learning more about our services, we’d love to hear from you.