Tina Rowley, R.N., C.S.A.
Franchise Owner
 Owner of Home Instead Senior Care, Birmingham, Michigan since 1999, Tina Rowley is a registered nurse. Prior to her present work, Tina developed a role as a project manager for nursing at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland. Her work revolved around the elder population and the need for better understanding, by all professionals, of the elder person's unique needs and care. She put into place specialized protocols to improve the care of the hospitalized elderly. This information has proven invaluable in her present work as the owner of a home care company that provides assistance to seniors. The assistance in activities of daily living and companionship, help seniors remain in the comfort and familiar surroundings of their home.
"I have a passion for assisting seniors and their family caregivers in having an improved quality of life. Even though I am not as much hands on as in the first few years of business, I still keep close touch with who our clients are, how they are doing, and the quality of our staff. It is important to me for Home Instead Senior Care to provide physical, mental, and spiritual support."
Tina knows Home Instead Senior Care is a great company because, "We care and we manage care to bring the safest, most comfortable, companionable care, quality and comfort into the lives of seniors who require assistance."
You can read more about Tina's background and experience on the About Us page. |
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Tom Rowley
Franchise Owner
 Tom left a successful career as sale and engineering manager in the auto supplier industry to join Tina full time. After doing the receivables and payables at night and on weekends he now does financial and strategic planning as well as back-up in all areas of the business operation. During 2010 Tom was heavily involved with the successful national accreditation of Home Instead-Birmingham.
Tom is a member of Michigan Home Health Association (MHHA) as well as the National Private Duty Association (NPDA). He has been involved during the last four years with legislative activities including the writing of a bill to license Private Duty Home Care. Tom presented at the MHHA convention this year; subject was “The Hiring, Training and Retention of Excellent Care Givers”.
“Helping seniors and employing great CAREGivers is very rewarding.” |
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Bert Copple, MDiv, MA
General Manager
"I never dreamed I would be in this business. Sometimes God puts you in places for a reason. This isn't a job to me. It's a vocation that I take very seriously."
Bert holds a BA in Communication Arts and Journalism, an MA in Theology, and an MDiv in Leadership. He is a decorated war veteran, having served a tour in South Korea and a combat tour in Iraq with the United states Army. He is also a licensed minister and Chaplain, a published author, an adjunct faculty member at Central bible College, and an entrepreneur.
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Mary Sue Sarzynski
Operations Manager
Mary Sue Sarzynski joined Home Instead Senior Care to serve as our Operations Manager. Her 20 year career includes working in the financial industry along with scheduling at WXYZ-TV in Detroit. She is very instrumental in overseeing the day to day operations within Home Instead Senior Care.
"I love walking in the door every day. There is nothing better than feeling you have made a difference in someone's life for the better."
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Aimee Cunningham
Operations Assistant
I am a Christian, wife and Mother. I am a University of Michigan Alumnus. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and Political Science. I began working with seniors as an Administrative Assistant for the Young Women's Christian Association, where I trained seniors in the office to help them integrate back into the work force. I am also a volunteer Tennis instructor for a wonderful person who is also a senior. I hope to increase my class for seniors as my availability opens up, and the need for senior activities increases.
I am the Operations Assistant for Home Instead, where I have the opportunity to personally meet and greet all of our Caregiving Staff. I also have the privilege of meeting most of our clients over the phone. I enjoy working for Home Instead because it gives me the chance to give back to the people who have paved the way for our society. |
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Anne Monaghan
Leadership Development Manager
Anne first started working with Home Instead in Birmingham in April of 2006 as the Staff Coordinator. A caregiver herself, Anne took a leave of absence to care for her mother who suffered with severe Alzheimer's Disease. After her mom passed away, she returned to Home Instead in March of 2008 to serve in a new role as the office's Leadership Development Manager.
"It's very rewarding to give the tools of education to our CAREGivers so that they can provide a high level of care and companionship for our clients in a professional way."
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Maria Polakowski
Staffing Coordinator
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Susan Walker, RN CHPN
Registered Nurse
Working with people. That was my dream as a young person. It started at an early age volunteering at a local hospital working as a candy striper. Now with over 30 years experience, let me share my story.
My nursing career started at Harper Hospital. Initially I worked with cancer patients and moved to Medical ICU. Those 18 years became a great foundation, building assessment skills while working with the critically ill.
The next 12 years were spent working for hospice. There I visited the frail, terminally ill patients in their homes, the hospitals and at nursing homes. What a joy to hear their stories, hold their hand. Much can be learned from the dying. Life is precious, cherish each moment.
I am passionate about my work and excited to be with HISC. My vision is to impart knowledge and guide our seniors and caregivers. It's all about being safe and being home instead.
To relax I spend time gardening, quilting, cooking, reading, and especially health and anti-aging literature. I also enjoy spending time with my husband and 3 children.
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Nan Wilberding
Community Service Representative
I began working for Home Instead Senior Care in 2003 . This truly was the perfect job... allowing me to market a service I am absolutely passionate about, and as a part time employee I still had enough time and energy to be the mother of my six children. As a Community Service Representative, I have the best possible job. I am able to interact with Seniors in our community helping them find solutions for their care needs. At the same time, I meet with professionals from hospitals, rehab facilities, doctor's offices, senior centers and more to inform and educate them about Home Instead Senior Care. It is a truly inspiring experience to work with other professionals to find the best services and quality care needed to help a senior stay safe and comfortable in their own home.
Life has blessed me with a wonderful family. I have been married for 22 years and have 6 teenagers. Although kids and their activities consume the majority of my time, I enjoy sports, gardening, reading, volunteering at school and volunteering as a tutor through the Oakland Literacy Council. Prior to Home Instead Senior Care, I worked with large corporations such as American Hospital Supply and Baxter Travenol. I obtained my Bachelor In Business Administration from the University of Michigan.
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Claudia Mills
Community Service Representative
There are many things that make home special, but it's the comfort and confidence you enjoy in living there that's important to Home Instead Senior Care. As the area Community Liaison and Business Development representative for the Birmingham Home Instead Senior Care franchise, Claudia Mills is responsible for development of relationships with area businesses whose clientele are senior focused or working with the adult children of seniors. Home Instead Senior Care allows family members the ability to be the son or daughter again and the senior to continue to live in their own home.
Claudia is a graduate of Sales Masters University. She has created an awareness of the impact Home Instead Senior Care can have in helping family caregivers serve the needs of their families. Area community talks that highlight tools and solutions include the 50/50 Rule: How Families Can Share the Responsibility; The 40/70 Rule: How to Communicate with an Aging Adult; and community presentations in conjunction with area police departments: Is It Time for Mom to Give Up the Car Keys.
As a family caregiver herself for her 87-year-old mother, Claudia can relate to the challenges of balancing work, home and family, and the important need to know the resources and options available, and how to prepare for the future. |
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Sandi Brandenburg
After Hours and Weekend Supervisor
Sandi joined Home Instead Senior Care in October, 2009 as an After Hours and Weekend Supervisor. Her role is to be on call for the company after the office has closed and on weekends. Home Instead provides 24 hour service and every day brings new and rewarding challenges in providing care for our clients, which is so important to ensure they are living the best independent life possible.
"I transitioned into this career after 35 plus years in Corporate America. My personal experiences have convinced me that there is a great need for compassionate and understanding caregiving for our seniors. I am proud to be part of an awesome team where heart and compassion drive all we do."
Sandi is married, has two married sons and 4 beautiful grandchildren who are the light of her life. She is also a hospice volunteer, Stephen Minister and a member of the African Mission team at St. John Lutheran Church in Rochester, MI where she has served as a missionary in Nairobi, Kenya. "The need is so great and it brings me pure joy to care for others both here and abroad." |
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Beth House
After Hours and Weekend Supervisor
Beth House came to our company as a Caregiver in 2009. After caring for her two grandmothers and an uncle, she realized this was a career she wanted to pursue. She became an After Hours Supervisor in 2010 and has really enjoyed growing with the company.
"Being there for our clients after hours has been very rewarding to me." |
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Dawn McCloud
After Hours and Weekend Supervisor
Dawn joined the Home Instead team as a caregiver in January 2011. She is the newest addition to our Home Instead staff. She has cared fulltime for: a grandmother with Alzheimer's, a father with terminal lung cancer and a mother convalescing after major surgery. After discovering her knack for caring for the aging and ill, she decided to pursue care giving professionally.
"I am blessed to be a blessing to others. I am humbled that God uses me DAILY to enhance the lives of other people."
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