Diana is a native of N.E. Ohio. She received her LPN degree from Marymount School of Practical Nursing and received Chaplain training from the International Alliance of Chaplain Corps. She has a BS & MA Degree in Social Sciences from Almeda University. Diana worked at Euclid Hospital and has been involved in the nursing field for over 30 years.
Diana is a member of Concord Chamber of Commerce, Euclid Collaborative, ASNE (Aging Services Network Of Euclid), Christian Medical and Dental Association and the American Association Of Christian Counselors.She currently serves on the Euclid Hospital Community Board and the Advisory Board for the Hospice Of The Western Reserve.
Diana volunteers as a Chaplain and Mentor at Hannah's Home, a Christian home for young unwed mothers.Her interests also include:reading, bible study, renovating and redecorating, traveling and being a grandmother.
Diana is a mother of three sons; Mark, Darren and Kennith, all of whom were United States Marines and served in The Iraq War.Diana became a "Gold Star Mother" in 2006 when her eldest son Sgt. Mark T. Smykowski was killed in action while serving in Iraq.Diana and her husband Ken live in Mentor. They attend Lake Ridge Church in Eastlake.Diana has owned and operated Faithful Companions since December 2002.
Sherry Tysinger
Director of Family Services
Sherry Tysinger is a native of S. Ohio. She received her degree from Milligan College in TN., in Education, Psychology and Music.
She has an extensive background in the educational field as a teacher, School Director and in Administration. She served as an educational consultant for Standard Publishing providing services and training for several states. Working for the TN. Dept. of Education in Family Literacyand NashvilleRead she served as the Regional Parent Education Specialist. In this position Sherry organized the statewide conference on "Literacy and how it is Affected by Poverty and Parent Involvement.
Sherry has been involved in the non-profit and for-profit sector serving as a sales trainer for national chains. She has also worked with the community as a grief counselor, church planter, cross cultural worker, music director and music instructor. She also has experience in marketing and program development. Most recently she served as the Program Manager for Junior Achievements Regional Area Office.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, antique shopping, travel, reading, and music. Sherry has served on committees and boards for various organizations and been involved with volunteering in her community. She has been a workshop leader and speaker for groups, businesses, colleges and churches.
Sherry and her husband David have 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren. The Tysingers moved back to Painesville in early 2011 and Sherry recently began working for Faithful Companions as their Director of Family Services.
PattI LINER
Office Manager
Patti has over 30 years experience in the administrative field with a strong emphasis on customer service. She was employed with one company for over 30 years, starting in customer service and evolving into office management, eventually becoming the administrative assistant to the owner.
Patti & her husband, Mike, attend Lake Ridge Church where they are active in various ministries including a nursing home service. When not working she enjoys spending time in the garden, painting, women's bible studies and being with family.
Jill Wible
Administrative Assistant & Recruiter
Jill Wible has an extensive background in the Executive Search Industry. She assisted and co-managed a nationwide executive search firm where she did retained search for many of the world's top companies. She trained new sales reps, transforming them into productive recruiters and ran a highly successful sales desk. Areas of focus included engineering, and senior executives - across all industries, most recently in medical device, general manufacturing and automotive.
Previously Jill had been the President of a Temporary Placement Company beginning as an Executive Recruiter, and then promoted to President where she trained and managed temporary placement recruiters.She was heavily involved in new business development, customer relations and responsible for trade shows, as well as business plan and sales strategy development.
Jill & her husband, Dave has 3 grown children and 8 grandchildren.She enjoys travel, reading and music.Jill & her husband attend Lake Ridge Church. Her most valued position is as an Ambassador for Christ. She is now employed as the Administrative Assistant and Recruiter for Faithful Companions.
