Stephanie Davis, MBA
Stephanie is a Dade City native with a passion for helping people, specifically seniors. She attended Oklahoma State University where she obtained her Bachelor’s of Science in Marketing (minoring in Business Management) and then came home to Dade City, FL to attend Saint Leo University where she finished her Master’s in Business Administration program in 2013. She then began her career and has been working in the healthcare field ever since. When not at work Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family and giving back to our Dade City community through Dade City Rotary, a community service organization. We are grateful that she is part of our team.
Peyton Baker, B.A.
Peyton was born in Lakeland, Florida, and has grown up in Dade City, Florida her whole life. She graduated from Pasco High School and continued her success graduating from The University of Central Florida with a major in English Literature and a minor in Religious and Cultural Studies. Throughout her college career, she maintained full-time positions in the healthcare field, working at skilled nursing facilities in the business office, medical records department and the admissions department. She now continues her career as the Marketing Director, here at the Edwinola. She has a passion for helping the community by providing the senior population with an excellent quality of life, and here at the Edwinola, she is able to make that happen for her community. Outside of work, Peyton enjoys reading, singing karaoke, enjoying the outdoors, and spending quality time with her friends and family.
Chrissie Ryker, LPN
Chrissie was born in Winchester, Tennessee, but has lived in Dade City, Florida most of her life. She is married with two sons. Chrissie has worked in the healthcare industry for almost 20 years and graduated from what is now Pasco-Hernando State College with her LPN almost 12 years ago. She comes to us from Westbrook Manor Assisted Living in Zephyrhills, Florida and is excited to be back home in Dade City at The Edwinola. When not at work Chrissie enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband camping, riding four wheelers and working in their yard. We are so blessed to have her as part of our team.
Anthony David aka "Chef Tony"
Our very own Chef Tony moved to Florida five years ago and is our Dietary Manager. He has over 20 years of culinary and restaurant management experience, in fact, while living in Ohio Chef Tony owned his own bistro called Tony D’s Grille & Cafe in downtown Chagrin Falls. In addition to his restaurant experience he comes to us with an extensive knowledge in senior dietary and dining needs thanks to his many years in senior living and care. When not in the kitchen Chef can be found running his son and daughter to and from various activities and chasing around their dog Hercules. The food is always delicious here at The Edwinola thanks to Chef Tony!
Princess Smiley
Princess was born and raised right here in sunny Florida. She is married with four sons and has 12 grandchildren. She has worked as a Business Office Manager for almost 10 years after previously working as a CNA and Medicaid Specialist for over 16 years. In her free time she enjoys gardening and coaching 5 & 6 year olds in cheerleading who recently came in 2nd place at their state competition. She also teaches a teenage Sunday school Bible class at her church and loves time spent with her grandchildren. We are beyond blessed to have her here at The Edwinola.
Diane Holton
Diane oversees the Activities Department for Assisted Living, Memory Care & Independent Living at The Edwinola. She has worked in healthcare field for approximately 30 years. She started in the field of radiology. The last 13 years has been in assisted living facilitating activities programming.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her grandson. She is anxiously awaiting the arrival of a new baby girl to the family. Her many hobbies include crafts, antiquing, watching old movies and has a life-long passion for horses.