KIM SCHMIDLIN
M.S., CCC-SLP
President

With over 25 years of experience as a speech therapist, Kim has a broad scope of clinical and operations expertise. Kim loves being a therapist and her passion is shared with her team as she continues to train and mentor other clinicians while continuing to treat medically complex pediatric dysphagia clients.

JAMIE SUTHERLAND
PT, MPT
VP of Operations

Jamie has been the Executive Director of Trinity Rehab since its inception and brings 20 years of clinical and operational experience to the team.  He has a passion for Long Term Care residents and leads Trinity Rehab to always remain patient-centered.  Jamie’s strong desire is to ensure Trinity Rehab is the leader in rehab services for the Not For Profit Long Term Care industry in North Carolina.

CARRIE SMITH
VP of Finance
 

Carrie Smith has been with Trinity Rehab since its inception and currently serves as the VP of Finance.  She has over 11 years of experience working in various healthcare financial management roles.  She works alongside the operations team organizing and analyzing data to optimize company resources so that Trinity Rehab can provide the best quality of care to the residents in the communities we serve.

Jody Sherron
M.A., CCC-SLP
Area Director

Jody has over 20 years of clinical and operational experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist serving patients within a variety of settings, from pediatrics to adults. While Jody enjoys all aspects of speech therapy, he considers adult dysphagia his special interest. Jody enjoys mentoring Clinical Fellows and newly credentialed SLPs while continuing to treat residents in a skilled nursing setting.

Ashley Racine
MPT
Area Director

Ashley has over 20 years of clinical and operational experience as a Physical Therapist in a variety of settings and roles. She loves being a therapist and has a passion for the geriatric population. She enjoys working with clinicians to provide quality therapy services and achieve great functional outcomes. Ashley also has a passion for leadership development and clinical mentorship.

Camille Smith
M.S., CCC-SLP
Area Director

Camille has over 8 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist, working with individuals across a variety of settings. She is certified in NMES (neuromuscular electrical stimulation) for dysphagia therapy and is passionate about helping patients achieve improved communication and swallowing outcomes. Camille has a strong interest in mentorship and enjoys guiding students and clinical fellows. She finds joy in teaching and supporting clinicians as they discover ways to make their careers in therapy meaningful, rewarding, and productive.

Brad Myers
M.A., OTR/L, CHC, RAC-CT
Clinical Specialist

Brad has worked in a variety of clinical and operational roles in both adult and pediatric settings. He is a policy and reimbursement expert and has served in leadership roles for several statewide organizations. Brad oversees compliance and adherence to regulatory changes and leads the clinical training and programming for Trinity Rehab.

Heather Klein
MSPT
Clinical Specialist

Heather has been in practice as a Physical Therapist and Clinical Educator for over 20 years, and has served in out-patient orthopedics, home health, and CCRC settings. She is passionate about working with patients and caregivers to address their personal goals and improve quality of life. Heather enjoys working with individual employees and teams to promote professional growth. She believes that clinicians are always learning and growing and personally strives daily to improve service to her patients.

Stacy Rivera
PT, DPT, CLT
Clinical Specialist

Stacy earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Michigan in 2008. She has developed a diverse clinical background working across a variety of settings serving adult and geriatric populations. Throughout her career, she has held key leadership positions, including Program Manager and Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy students, fostering clinical growth and professional development. As a Clinical Specialist, Stacy values her ability to motivate and educate team members to promote a patient‑centered approach rooted in high standards of practice. She is enthusiastic about program development, team building, and driving initiatives that improve the quality of life for every patient we care for.

Tammy Worden
A.A.S. in Human Resources, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Manager

Tammy has over 25 years of Human Resources experience working in non-profit to high-tech organizations. She has a passion for employee development; strategically fostering growth, engagement, and skill-building to benefit both individuals and the organization, focusing on creating career paths, offering continuous learning, recognizing potential, and building a resilient workforce that feels valued, leading to higher satisfaction, retention, and innovation.

Jay Schmidlin
IT Services

Jay Schmidlin is an IT professional with two years of experience supporting technology operations for CTS. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he specializes in maintaining secure, reliable, and efficient systems that enable clinicians to deliver exceptional care. Jay pairs strong technical expertise with a genuine dedication to service, ensuring that technology consistently meets the needs of staff across the organization.