Shanon Myers

Director of Operations

Shanon has joined the Comfort Keepers team with over 15 years of experience in administrative operations.  She worked as the Director of Admissions and Outreach for a skilled nursing facility for five years.  The last 10 years Shanon has worked for mental health agencies, managing the Community Mental Health Clinic for Cape Fear Valley Hospital and managing the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic in Fayetteville.   Shanon has a strong passion for providing the highest quality of care for patients while creating efficient processes in facility operations.  She has worked on leadership and management teams for over 20 years.  Shanon knows the importance of building strong relationships with our clients and within the community she serves.  

Christy Templin

Office Manager

Christy is a NC native, but has only been in Moore county for 6 years. She is a proud wife, mom and Gigi!

Before relocating to our area, she was the Assistant Director of a large child care facility for 19 years. She developed an attention to detail and mastered matching resources to the needs of the families. She uses those skills and more to keep the office running smoothly.  As Office Manager, Christy handles many duties. She is in charge of billing, payroll and benefits. She takes care of filing all the Long-Term Care Insurance claims and is the point of contact for all insurance processing.   Christy's upbeat spirit and positive attitude help make the office a great place to work.

Alexandra Leith

Home Care Services Coordinator

Alex received her B.A. in Sociology at the College of Saint Rose and her A.A. in Paralegal Studies at Herkimer County Community College.  She is originally from New York, but has lived in the Fayetteville area for the past 7 years.   Alex has over 14 years of administrative work and her strong attention to detail helps her in effectively managing our client and caregiver schedules.  

Alex is a single mom to a spunky 5-year-old girl and she has a giant Bernese Mountain Dog, named Gatsby. She is passionate about helping others, performing random acts of kindness, and giving back to her community.  

Barbara Easterling, RN

Registered Nurse

Barbara Easterling received a BSN from the University of Rhode Island and a MSN in Community Health from Boston University where she was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society in Nursing. She also received a post masters certificate from Villanova University in Nurse Leadership. Barbara served 21 years in the public sector in the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, the Division of Nursing in DHHS and CMS. She also served 22 years in the private sector where she worked as a director of ICU, OR/Surgical Services, ER, and the Breast Center. She has published in nursing journals, served on numerous boards and taught CNAs and nursing students.  Barbara has been leading the nursing team at Comfort Keepers for over three years and is an incredible advocate for our patients.

Dorene Chavis, RN

Registered Nurse

Dorene Chavis RN, BSN, is an RN Nursing Supervisor for Comfort Keepers of Southern Pines. Dorene comes to our with over 45 years of nursing experience working in a variety of areas in healthcare. She specializes in geriatric nursing. She has won several “Nurse of the Year” awards in her previous roles. Dorene is a powerful force in the work place and uses positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. Dorene is married and has two children. She also has five grandchildren. In her free time, Dorene likes to spend time embracing her spiritual life. She enjoys shopping, and visiting with her family and friends.

Nancy Kingfisher, RN

Registered Nurse

Nancy was born in Long Branch NJ and received her education in Plainfield NJ. She attended nursing school while she was in Bayonne NJ.  She has received her Healing Touch Certification as well.  Nancy's experience includes being the Director of Home Health for 26 years, providing Hospice care for 13 years, Nursing care in an assisted living facility for 12 years and 4 years as psych nurse.  Nancy also has served  as the Medical Committee Coordinator for Moore County NAACP. 

Nancy is especially proud of her three children, all girls, who are Registered Nurses and work at First Health.  She is also the proud grandmother of eight, with four boys and four girls.  Nancy has a vast knowledge of nursing practices and her experience has made her a great fit as our orientation training nurse!