Westminster Presbyterian Center, Inc. was established for the purpose of operating a non-profit, church-sponsored, Christian retirement and health care center for Westminster Presbyterian Church of Rock Hill, South Carolina and the larger community. What began as a vision in the early 1970s became reality in June 1989 as the Towers opened its doors for its first residents; those who may have retired from work but not from life.

In 1997, Westminster Towers became the first retirement campus in South Carolina to be accredited by the national Continuing Care Accreditation Commission, and remains one of the approximately 14 percent nationally that are accredited today.

In July, 2001, construction of a replacement for the skilled nursing/rehabilitation center was completed to include 22 additional beds. This project received national design awards and remains a beautiful addition to our campus of services.

Today, our community offers 129 Independent Living apartment homes, 29 Assisted Living suites, 22 Medicare Certified Short Term Rehabilitation rooms and 44 Long Term Care rooms.

Our Campus Home Health Program was implemented to assist residents with support of clinical services while remaining in independent apartments at the Towers.

Jim Thomason, MDiv, MA, has served as President/CEO of Westminster Towers since October 2016. Jim has over 30 years’ experience in the senior living industry in a variety of roles serving as a CEO in CCRC settings and as a Regional Director supervising multiple locations/campuses.

Born and raised in Tennessee, Jim earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Religion and Business Administration from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee and his Master’s of Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He also earned a Master’s of Arts in Health Services Management at Webster University in Louisville.

Before making his move south, Jim was the CEO of a Retirement Community in Eureka, IL. Jim is married to Lynn, a high school teacher and they have a son, Richard, who is a commercial real estate broker. Jim is also a member of the Rock Hill Rotary.

Kevin M. Johnson oversees all financial dealings of Westminster Presbyterian Center, Inc. Johnson’s vast experience includes serving as CFO with several companies such as, SearStone Retirement Community, Carillon Assisted Living, Southern Lumber Inc., and Bartley RF Systems. Within the senior housing industry, he has experience with multi-site senior care facilities and securing financing for long-term-care projects.

Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Francis College in Brooklyn, New York. He has also been involved with the Financial Executives Networking Group since 2006.

Michelle Cookhorne, BSN, RN, NHA has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including skilled rehabilitation centers and CCRCs. Michelle received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Virginia and was previously the Healthcare Administrator for The Carriage Club Providence (Brookdale Senior Living). Originally from Brooklyn, New York, she is happily married to Christopher and has five wonderful children.

• John Barnes, Jr.

• Robert Breakfield

• James Bright, Chair

• Marty Cope

• Kristen Davis Rhyne, Ex Officio

• John Gabrenas, Jr.

• Matt Griffin

• Senator Robert W. Hayes, Vice Chair

• Anne Harty

• Richard Heckard

• Dr. Mike Honeycutt, Ex Officio

• Sigmon Huitt, Treasurer

• Randy Imler

• Dr. John Little, Jr., Secretary

• John D. Rinehart

• Dr. Rion Rutledge

• Rev. R.F. Sprinkle, Jr., Ex Officio

• Dr. Elvin Walker (Emeritus)