Why choose us for home care in Fort Walton Beach, FL?

Todd and his family started their first Home Instead franchise in 1998 in Tallahassee, FL. Todd graduated from The Florida State University with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, where he played baseball. Following an injury, ending his baseball career, he decided to open his own franchise here in Fort Walton Beach, FL, proudly serving Okaloosa and Walton Counties! Todd, along with his brother Scott, aided in the care of their own grandfather, gaining experience on caregiving and now understand, firsthand, exactly what the family Care Pros go through. "I have a better respect for what our Care Pros do on a daily basis," says Todd. "I take much pride in knowing that we provide the highest level of care in our area." Todd also states, "My wife and I enjoy increasing awareness throughout the community and making a difference in the lives of seniors. Todd can be reached at [email protected] Originally from Fort Myers, FL, Carly graduated from The Florida State University with a bachelor's degree in marketing and started working with her husband Todd, helping seniors remain safe and independent in their homes, in January of 2003. Carly and Todd have 3 sons, Brody, Wade and Jack. Her involvement with the company has been devoted to everything from marketing, to staffing and training, to accounting and administrative duties. "Family is the most important element in our lives," says Carly. "We feel that helping our clients remain in their own home, with their familiar surroundings, will ultimately keep them more at peace, as well as their families." As a result, she is committed and enthusiastic about making a positive impact on the clients she serves. Carly can be reached at [email protected]

Although Laurie was new to the health care industry, she is not new to ensuring client satisfaction. She works directly with the clients and the Care Pros ensuring a good "match" is achieved to fulfill the needs of the clients and Care Pros. She works directly with clients and their families on various issues that may arise to ensure they are getting resolution to issues and receiving the services needed. She finds it very rewarding helping seniors and their families, a sense of giving back. She relocated back to the panhandle from The Keys to be near her two grown children in Pensacola, five granddaughters, and one grandson. She enjoys spending time with her family, having at least one grandchild with her each weekend. She is an avid reader, reading two to three books a week. Laurie can be reached at [email protected]

Chris's primary responsibilities include networking and marketing to our local community, conducting initial care consults with families and potential clients, Care Pro introductions to clients, and assist with quality assurance. Chris is married with two girls and a boy. Chris grew up in Okaloosa County and has more than 30 years of experience in the Healthcare Industry. His work experience includes, but is not limited to, an Area Operations Manager for National Durable Medical Equipment Companies such as Praxair Healthcare Services and Rotech. He worked as a Branch Manager in Dallas for Baylor Healthcare System/American Home Patient and has experience working in Assisted Living Facilities. Chris enjoys a round of golf and fishing, both salt and fresh water. Chris is extremely passionate about helping people, especially our senior population and he makes it his mission to make sure all his client's needs are met with Home Instead. Chris can be reached at [email protected]

Pam has over 30 years of experience as a nurse. She is responsible for the orientation training of new Care Pros, as well as on-going employee training. Pam loves spending time with our clients and Care Pros, while performing quality assurance visits in the client's homes. Pam also enjoys getting to spend time with clients helping find solutions to the challenges that they face as their needs change. She loves spending time with her husband, grown children and her three grandchildren. Pam can be reached at [email protected]

Kat's primary duties are Home Instead's most important challenge, Care Pro recruitment and retention. Finding quality individuals to help our clients is the most important job we have, and Kat does an excellent job! The part of her job she finds most rewarding is getting to know a variety of people who have a passion for taking care of local elderly population. She enjoys her "work family" as they all pull together to carry out the mission of Home Instead. Kat worked at a hospital in Michigan for 19 years before moving to Florida. Outside of work Kat loves to play "adventure croquet" with her husband at various parks in the Florida Panhandle. Kat can be reached at [email protected] .

Having worked in home health care for over 20 years, Dee saw the need for assistance and resources for our seniors and Home Instead was the answer. Having had the opportunity to be a part of this "family" seeing the training and support given to Care Pros, clients and families are what make Home Instead stand alone and above in home care. We make a difference every day! Dee is originally from New Orleans, LA, and has lived in the panhandle for 50+ years. She is married, 2 grown daughters, 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She enjoys family, friends, and nature. Dee can be reached at [email protected]

Brian has been with the company for 15 years. He joined Home Instead in 2009 as a Care Pro and earned a reputation as one of our most loyal, caring, and devoted Care Pros. Today, Brian works in the office, assisting our entire team and most specifically, Pam R.N. with Quality Assurance. Brian has a Unique perspective of being both a Care Pro and being part of the team in the office. While he is no longer a Care Pro, he hopes to be able add this experience in the office and to continue to see this company be the best it can be. Not just for the client's but for the Care Pros as well. Brian is married and has three children, 2 girls and 1 boy. When he has the time, he likes to go frisbee golfing, swimming, and enjoys reading. Two things Brian would like to do for his bucket list is go to Ireland to visit where his ancestors came from and be a contestant on the show Survivor. Brian can be reached at [email protected]