TEXARKANA — Hospice of Texarkana has named Greg Wood as its new Executive Director. Wood brings

more than 24 years of leadership experience in hospice care, having previously led two hospice

organizations before joining Hospice of Texarkana.

Wood holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Southwestern College and a Master of Science in

Health Care Administration from Oklahoma State University. He is licensed in social work in Arkansas

and holds a ministry license with the Assemblies of God. In October 2025, Wood was appointed as a

commissioner to the Arkansas Health Services Permit Agency Commission, representing the hospice

community. He also serves as an online instructor with the University of Phoenix for the past 11 years.

Wood's path to hospice care began with a personal experience, watching hospice professionals care for a

family member during a serious illness.

“These professional strangers exhibited the most impressive love and acceptance I had witnessed. As a

future social worker, I wanted to be part of such a purpose and a mission. I thought I was into the

ministry but the lasting impression the hospice professionals and volunteers made in my life shifted my

future and ultimate calling,” he said.

Wood is ready to get to work in his new position.

“In the near term, my focus is on getting to know our team and culture, our community, and the many

supporters who make this work possible," he said. "My long-term goal is for Hospice of

Texarkana to be the first and preferred choice for end-of-life care in this region. Not all hospice care is the

same, and I want our community to know that when their family is facing serious illness, we are that

beacon of hope they can turn to when their world has turned upside down. We will walk on that journey

with them.": “The end-of-life experience for any of us is such a sacred space of time that it must be treated

with integrity, sensitivity and compassion for everyone involved. The more we’re focused on providing that,

the greater our impact will be on individuals and their loved ones,” he said.

Wood succeeds Cindy Marsh, who is retiring after 33 years as Executive Director. During her tenure,

Marsh guided the organization through significant growth, including the construction of its 12-bed

Inpatient Care Center. Wood has been working closely with Marsh for the past few months to ensure

the transition between directors is as seamless as possible.