Reaching New Heights
207 North Madison Street/P.O. Box 745 Tupelo, MS 38802-0745
Tel (662) 842-8406
Professional Staff

Ascendant Consulting, Inc. encompasses a team of professionals that are available to meet the life care planning and vocational rehabilitation needs of clients throughout Mississippi and the Southeastern United States.  Our qualified experts include:

David E. Stewart, M.A., CRC, LPC, CLCP, ABDA
Director

David Stewart is the founder of Ascendant Consulting, Inc.  He has 30 years’ experience in rehabilitation, with over 20 years of rehabilitation supervisory experience.  Mr. Stewart has held leadership positions in the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP) and has presented on rehabilitation-related topics in a variety of national and regional forums. 

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Nancy Hamblin, R.N.,CCM,CLNC
Rehabilitation Nurse Case Manager
 

Ms. Hamblin is a registered nurse with a strong hospital background in neuro, critical care, and rehabilitation.  She possesses over 20 years experience in private rehabiitation and is a trusted resource for case management and life care planning.  In her career she has worked for two large insurance carriers.

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Barbara B. Puryear, RN, MS, CCM, CLCP
Life Care Planner

Ms. Puryear holds a Masters degree in Nursing.  She has extensive experience in case management and life care planning, having served as a nursing instructor as well as a staff nurse for a large insurance company. 

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Daniel V. Turner, M.Ed., CRC  
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
 
Mr. Turner is a graduate of Auburn University. He is a certified rehabilitation counselor who worked several years in the Department of Rehabilitation Services. He is currently conducting research in labor market survey methodology.
 
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Donald E. Woodall, M.A., CRC
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor 
 
Mr. Woodall has over 20 years of experience in vocational rehabilitation.  He has taught vocational rehabilitation at the University of Southern Mississippi, has served as a consultant to the industry, and is a certified vocational expert for the Social Security Administration.