Owner, Home Instead, Sacramento, Placer, Nevada, El Dorado and Yolo Counties For 27 years, Buck Shaw has been a dedicated advocate for seniors in our community. As a trailblazer in the home care industry, he founded the Sacramento and Sierra Foothills Home Instead Senior Care offices in 1997 after spending a decade caring for his own father. This personal experience gave him a deep understanding of the challenges, frustrations, joys, and rewards that caregivers face daily. Buck's commitment to providing exceptional care for Sacramento's senior population is unwavering. Under his leadership, the local Home Instead Senior Care office has built a strong legacy of addressing senior issues and giving back to the Capital City's aging community. Today, Buck's journey in senior care has come full circle, as he supports his mother through the complexities of dementia. He is currently part of a visionary team pioneering the use of innovative technologies to enhance the care experience for both seniors and the dedicated care professionals who serve them.

Tonya Shaw is the co-owner of Home Instead Senior Care, which she has proudly operated alongside her husband, Buck Shaw, for the past 28 years. Tonya oversees the operations of the business, ensuring that their care team consistently delivers compassionate, reliable service to aging adults and their families. Her professional commitment is deeply personal, shaped by the powerful experiences she's had caring for her own aging parents. Outside of work, Tonya enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and exploring the open road on motorcycles.

Jenn is our Director of Community Care. She has been with Home Instead since 2017 and has filled various roles in that time. Jenn began her career as a Family Liaison with a pediatric medical daycare. After watching her father struggle with the stress of taking care of his aging parents, she made the decision to work with Seniors and their families to help them have the time to enjoy each other and make the most of the final years. When she is not working, she enjoys hiking, reading, spending time with her family, and snuggling her dogs.

Elizabeth Rock brings over 20 years of professional sales experience to her role as Director of Business Development at Home Instead. Throughout her career, she has excelled in building strong client relationships and consistently delivering results across a range of industries.

Faith is a Community Care Coordinator with over six years of experience in the healthcare industry, specializing in supporting older adults and their caregivers through the complexities of aging. Her career began as a caregiver, where she developed a deep understanding of the physical, emotional, and social needs of seniors. This firsthand experience inspired her transition into care management, where she now partners with families to create personalized care plans that promote safety, dignity, and quality of life.

Leta has worked for Home Instead since 2006. She started as a caregiver for 8+ years then moved into the office as a trainer and mentor ensuring our clients get the quality care they deserve, her motto: How would you want your loved one to be cared for?

Alexus has a wonderful background and a true passion for caregiving, which will definitely benefit both the clients and the caregivers at Home Instead. Her experience working directly with seniors gives her invaluable insight into their needs, and her new role as a staffer will allow her to make a big impact by ensuring the right matches are made between caregivers and families. It's great to see her continuing to grow within the company while still staying connected to her roots in caregiving!

Josellyne, as Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator, is a dedicated and compassionate professional who expertly manages the full cycle of caregiver recruitment, from sourcing and interviewing to hiring and onboarding. She is instrumental in identifying and nurturing top-tier Care Professionals who embody empathy, reliability, and respect. Josellyne fosters strong relationships, ensuring Care Pros feel supported, valued, and empowered through consistent encouragement, training coordination, and open communication, ultimately equipping them to provide the highest level of care.