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 Gainesville, GA.
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
Kelee King - Chief Operating Officer
Kelee has worked for Home Instead since 2018 and offers extensive knowledge of senior care in addition to her passion and caring for seniors and their families. Her experience, enthusiasm and winning personality is perfect for connecting with the community and referral sources. She is an expert in developing relationships to further promote the services offered by Home Instead. Kelee was recently promoted to the Chief Operating Officer and provides leadership and guidance to her team which helps lead us to success. You may reach Kelee directly at [email protected].
Jane Lynch - Director of Finance and Administration
Jane has served as the Finance Manager for Home Instead since 2010. With more than 20 years’ experience in the finance field, she enjoys utilizing her business knowledge to foster great relationships between families and the office team. Jane recognizes the importance of the service Home Instead provides to our clients and loves that every day we make a difference in people’s lives. Jane can be reached directly at [email protected].
Kasey Mathews - Director of Business Development
Kasey joined the Home Instead team in 2024 and is a wealth of knowledge as a trusted resource in the medical and non-medical fields. She has a BBA with a minor in sports marketing, an MBA and is also a licensed nurse. Her passion for helping others is shown through her previous work experience in the ER, Long Term Care, Home Health and Hospice. Kasey is a developmental leader and focuses on teaching her team how to be successful at building trusted relationships. Home Instead allows her to develop and nurture relationships with referral sources, clients and their families along with helping the community learn what services are truly available to them. Kasey can be reached at [email protected].
Valerie Hymel - Regional Operations Manager
Valerie Hymel joined Home Instead in 2022. She has a nursing (LPN) background in the military and in the civilian sector; she is a seasoned Talent Acquisition Specialist who rejoined Home Instead after years of working in Ohio, where she recruited emergency medicine physicians. Her service in the Armed Forces (199th Support Hospital and 159th MASH), and managing experience make her the ideal candidate for her position as Regional Operations Manager. She loves helping people be the best they can be, and she uses her skills in coaching and mentoring to help them shine. She is passionate about leading teams to achieve their full potential. When she is not working, Valerie loves to unwind by sailing and cycling. She can be reached directly at [email protected].
Traci Phipps - Regional Director of Business Development
Traci Phipps joined Home Instead in 2026 as our Regional Director of Business Development. Traci brings a wealth of expertise from her previous roles as a sales representative at a durable medical equipment supply company and an account executive at a hospice company. She holds a degree in Business Education from Southeast Missouri State University.
Traci was drawn to Home Instead by our shared commitment to caring for individuals with the same dedication and compassion she desires for her own family. She is passionate about building relationships and helping families find the support they need, values that are central to our mission at Home Instead.
Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Traci now proudly considers herself a Georgia girl. Outside of work, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and cherishing time with her husband of over 30 years, her two sons, grandson, and grandpups. We are excited to have Traci on our team and look forward to the positive impact she will make. You can reach Traci directly at [email protected].
Stephania Hart - Client Care Advisor
Stephania Hart joined Home Instead in 2024. She is originally from Tennessee. Stephania received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Tennesse in Knoxville in Foreign Language - German and has a minor in Business. The majority of Stephania's experience in the work force has been in account management for marketing and promotional products, as well as business development for staffing. She was drawn to Home Instead because she loves helping families. Outside of work she enjoys anything having to do with fitness, attending concerts and enjoying time with her family and her children's activities. She is also a foodie and she loves horses. Stephania says if she had all the money and time in the world she would have a farm with horses. You can reach Stephania directly at [email protected].
Kat Elrod - Business Development Advisor
Kat Elrod came to Home Instead in 2024, bringing with her a strong foundation in sales and management. While successful in her previous career, her true calling emerged unexpectedly when she became the primary caregiver for her father, who suffered from dementia. This deeply personal experience ignited within Kat a profound passion for the care of seniors. Witnessing firsthand the challenges faced by the elderly and vulnerable, she is now dedicated to advocating for their well-being and ensuring they receive the respect, dignity, and care they deserve. Kat's commitment to Home Instead is driven by her desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and be a champion for their needs. You can reach Kat directly at [email protected].
Bern Maramba - Inquiry Specialist
Our Team
Your Home Instead team in Gainesville, GA 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.