
Meet Our Team
We believe every family in the area deserves tailor made in-home senior care with a compassionate touch. That's why we established Home Instead® of Brandon, FL.
Proudly Serving Aging Adults & Their Families
Our Promise
- Do what we say we’re going to do – each and every time
- Solve care problems using compassionate, person-centered solutions
- Engage in thoughtful relationships with the families we serve
- Give back to our community

Dave Heinze, President and Owner
Dave came to Home Instead after a career in multiple service industries that had him and his family relocate to various locations in the country. He always desired to settle in Florida because of the beautiful beaches and warm weather. A ten year veteran of the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve, Dave comes from a family full of military service. Both of his parents as well as both brothers and uncle proudly served this great country.
Dave and his wife April now live in Dade City, along with his 91 year-old mother who he cares for. He has six children and seven grandchildren that live from the east coast to west coast. He is very active in his church and loves to travel and spend time with his grandchildren. Dave has a love for baseball and enjoys the relaxing environment of the game.
Home Instead has been instrumental in allowing Dave and his wife to care for his mother. Serving and caring for others has always been a part of his life from the great example of his mother.

Chris Carlson, Regional VP Operations
Chris joined Home Instead with a strong career in service-related leadership roles. He has led various teams tied to the health care industry in both customer-facing and back-office support teams. He truly enjoys building teams and processes that result in better employee and customer experience. Chris has a servant heart and loves to involve himself in hobbies and careers where he can make a marked difference in the lives of those he gets to interact with.
Chris moved to Florida with his wife, and 2 of his 8 children, who are all delighted to experience the area and the many activities in the area (especially the beaches). From both he and his wife having lived abroad for a time, they enjoy experiencing new cultures and love how rich the area is with people from all over the world. They are all excited for the adventures that await them in this new chapter of their lives and the part that Home Instead, their clients, and staff play in those adventures.

Gina Walker, Regional Marketing Director
Gina joined Home Instead in October of 2024. She comes with over 24 years of marketing and operations experience in Home Health and Home Care, ALFs, Hospital, and Skilled Rehabilitation. She began in skilled nursing facilities as a Business Development Manager which is where she further developed her passion. She then became the VP of Sales and Marketing securing an array of experience from strategic marketing and hands-on sales training to help assist and coach sales professionals to occupancy success. She approaches
the sales process with compassion and empathy, knowing that building a trusting relationship is key.
Gina moved to Florida in 2019 where she spends weekends at the beach and hiking with her husband and 10-year-old son. Both she and her family love the outdoors and making memories to last a lifetime. She is a den mother with the Boy Scouts where she and her family enjoy hiking, camping out, and helping others all over the Tampa Bay area.

Kim Di Marco - General Manager
Kim launched her career with Home Instead in May of 2018 working at our East Pasco Florida office in Zephyrhills. Kim served in a myriad of roles there, where she gained experience in many aspects of the business. Kim relocated to our Hillsborough County, Fl office as General Manager in May of 2023. Kim says she is so grateful for this opportunity at Home Instead and thoroughly enjoys working for a company that values caring for and serving others. She relates that being in a position to manage an amazing office staff and team of Care Professionals that serve our community is quite rewarding. Kim is a New Jersey native and relocated to Florida in 1997 where she is happily married with 4 boys and 2 rescue dogs. She also has the privilege of having her Mom live with her and cherishes the time she gets to spend with her. In her spare time, Kim enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, traveling to her favorite destination, St. Augustine, FL, visiting the beach, and taking long walks with her husband and dogs.

Jennifer LaMaire, RN
Jennifer joined Home Instead in December of 2022. She has been in the medical field for over 20 years, and has been a Registered Nurse for 16 years. Her nursing experience brings years of working in critical care, hospice and palliative care . She has a passion for patient advocacy and ensuring high standards are met giving quality care. On her off time she enjoys spending time with her husband, twin boys and the many animals she has on their small farm in Dade City .

Elizabeth Franco, Bookkeeper
With over 20 years of experience in accounting, Elizabeth specializes in financial management and bookkeeping. As an Accountant at Home Instead, she oversees financial operations to support the organization’s overall financial health. Elizabeth holds an Associate’s degree in Accounting and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Healthcare. Combining financial expertise with a passion for healthcare, she takes pride in contributing to an industry that provides essential care to the elderly. Originally from New York, Elizabeth now calls Florida home. Whether collaborating with clients, working with her team, or spending time with her beloved Cocker Spaniels, she approaches everything with dedication, commitment, and a strong sense of purpose, always valuing the power of teamwork to achieve success.

Delores Carpenter, Recuitment Coordinator / CPR Instructor
Dolores is originally from Pennsylvania but has lived in Florida for close to 40 years. She has 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Dolores has been with Home Instead close to 5 years and came here to make a difference. She worked in the field as a Care Professional for 3 years and was then given the opportunity to work in the Brandon office as a Recruitment Coordinator. She also recently became certified to teach CPR to our Care Professionals and really loves her job here at Home Instead. Her motto is: treat people with respect, kindness, empathy and love.
Our Team
Your Home Instead team in Brandon, FL possesses a heartfelt desire to work with seniors in the community. It is our ultimate goal to forge extraordinary relationships between our clients and their Care Professionals.
When you are ready for help, our caring staff is on call to quickly answer your questions and accommodate your senior services needs.
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