After more than 27 years of service at Choices Healthcare, the parent organization of Hospice & Community Care and Hospice of Central PA, President & CEO Steve Knaub will retire on December 31, 2025. Steve has been a driving force behind the organization’s growth, steering it through significant achievements and fostering strong relationships with healthcare partners and the community.

Knaub’s career with Hospice & Community Care began in 1998 when he joined as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. His leadership and vision quickly earned him a promotion to Chief Operating Officer in 2002, and in 2011, he became President & CEO. Under his guidance, the organization grew significantly, evolving into Choices Healthcare in 2024—an expansive, mission-driven organization serving thousands of patients and families across Central Pennsylvania.

Throughout his tenure, Knaub led several transformative initiatives. Among his many accomplishments are the expansion of the Essa Flory Center in Lancaster, the opening of the Bob Fryer & Family Inpatient Center and the Pathways Center for Grief & Loss in Mount Joy, and the expansion into York County in 2012. Most recently, he was instrumental in the successful affiliation between Hospice & Community Care and Hospice of Central PA, bringing together two nonprofit organizations with a shared mission to enhance access to quality end-of-life care.

“Serving this organization and our community has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” said Knaub. “When I first joined—then Hospice of Lancaster County—we were caring for 140 patients a day. Today, we serve more than 1,000. That growth reflects not only the increasing need for compassionate end-of-life care, but also our unwavering commitment to meeting people where they are, with the support they deserve.”

“I’ve had the privilege of working alongside an extraordinary team—people who lead with heart, skill and dedication. Together, we’ve expanded access to care during life’s most meaningful moments. I’m incredibly proud of all we’ve accomplished, and I look forward to seeing the organization continue to grow and make a difference for years to come.”

Knaub, a graduate of Shippensburg University with a degree in Business Administration, began his professional journey in public accounting before dedicating his career to nonprofit healthcare.

“Steve has demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout his tenure,” said Geoffrey Eddowes, Chair of the Choices Healthcare Board of Directors. “His unwavering commitment to our patients, families and staff, along with his ability to think strategically while being a good steward of our financial resources, has been foundational to our success. He leaves behind a legacy of excellence, compassion and innovation that will benefit this community well into the future.”

The Board of Directors is conducting a national search for Knaub’s successor, ensuring a smooth transition and continued momentum for Choices Healthcare.