S.O.S. Leadership Team
ANN M. Owner, CEO
Ann has been a proud resident of Western North Carolina since 1986. A nationally certified caregiver through the American Caregiver Association, she brings over 20 years of experience in the dental field. In 2004, she earned her degree in Dental Hygiene from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and has been delivering clinical oral care at Phillips and Schmitt, DDS, PA ever since.
With a deep commitment to improving access to preventive oral health care—especially for underserved populations—Ann co-founded S.O.S. Senior Oral-health Services, LLC in April 2017. Backed by the support of her family, community, and employer, she helped launch S.O.S. to address a critical gap in oral health services for dependent seniors in long-term care settings.
Ann has a passion for working with the senior population and believes that closing the gap in geriatric preventive oral care is a necessary and urgent change. She advocates for a new standard of dental care that is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of dependent adults. Traditional dental models often fail this vulnerable population, and Ann is confident that S.O.S. represents the innovative, accessible solution needed to drive change.
Married with four children, Ann values quality time with her family. She enjoys outdoor activities, sports, and staying active in her church and local community. Her dedication to improving senior oral health in Western North Carolina and beyond is fueled by her belief in compassionate care and practical innovation.
DIANA M. Owner, CMO, HR
Diana grew up in Cleveland, OH and moved to the Asheville area with her family in 1996. She studied Dental Assisting and found the dental field fascinating. Pursuing her education, Diana went on to Dental Hygiene school and now works as a Dental Assistant and a Dental Hygienist at Phillips and Schmitt, DDS, PA. The day to day of a Dental Hygienist involves compassion, hard work, and the understanding of disease prevention, all of which Diana is passionate about. Seeing elders come in with oral disease and mouth pain due to a decline in homecare was heartbreaking. For this reason, helping start S.O.S was very important to her and she became a nationally certified caregiver with the American Caregiver Association. Diana has a flare for creativity and all forms of art. She heads our marketing and social media department and even designed our logo, the tooth/heart! In her spare time, Diana enjoys exploring Asheville with her husband, driving through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, painting, kayaking, and hiking.
KELLY F. Owner, CAO, Compliance Officer
Kelly has been in the dental field since 2009 and currently works in one of the top dental offices in the Asheville area, Phillips & Schmitt, DDS, PA, as both a Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant. Working with the elder community she has realized there is a glaring shortage of care provided for these individuals that most need our help. Getting to know these patients on an individual basis in private practice has been inspiring for her which led her to help start S.O.S. and become a nationally certified caregiver with the American Caregiver Association. If you call, email, or text SOS, most likely you will be speaking with Kelly as she is our administrative guru for SOS. When she is not in direct patient care, she enjoys our beautiful town of Asheville! Asheville has been her home since she was two and she has loved growing up here. She is an experimental cook at home and is willing to try anything once! She, her husband, and their rambunctious toddler are either spending their time hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, exploring different breakfast joints or snuggling on the couch together watching Wyatt’s latest favorite: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle videos!
PAT W. Owner, Care Services Director
Pat has 30+ years of experience working and managing in the areas of Finance, IT, Supply Chain Management & Marketing. She received her Master of Business Administration in 2001. Pat’s background has been in management with large corporations and manufacturing facilities. “The diversity and many varied areas that I have worked have fueled my dedication for working with people and improving processes. Working with the S.O.S team to grow and bridge the gap for dependent elders and excellent oral care is what I am passionate and excited about. Good oral care and helping others is important to me.” Pat grew up in New York and moved with her family to Asheville, NC in 1986 to enjoy warmer weather and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. In her free time she loves to hike and explore new and adventurous areas with her family and friends.
Experienced Oral Care Specialists You Can Trust
At S.O.S., our Oral Care Specialists bring years of expertise to provide exceptional care for your loved ones. Each specialist has hands-on experience as a Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant and is nationally certified by the American Caregiver Association.
Why Choose Our Specialists?
- Dental Expertise: Years of experience in the dental field ensuring top-quality care.
- Certified Caregivers: National certification from the American Caregiver Association, guaranteeing professionalism and skill.
Personalized Care
After signing up, you’ll receive the contact information and bio of the assigned specialist, ensuring a personalized approach to your loved one’s care.
At S.O.S., we prioritize expert, compassionate care to maintain and enhance your loved one’s oral health.
