Meet Our Team

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 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 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].

Shavette has been with Home Instead since 2013. Her first two years she was a caregiver, then promoted to a Service Coordinator and finally is leads her team as the Director Service Coordination.  Her outstanding customer service experience along with her winning personality contribute to her success in leading our service coordination team.  You may reach Shavette directly at [email protected].​

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 (199^th Support Hospital and 159^th 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].

Ceneida joined Home Instead in 2023.  She was raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Ceneida earned her bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences at Georgia State University and began working as a care giver in the downtown area. She has a background in HR and recruiting and joined Home Instead after learning how each Care Professional is carefully selected to enhance the lives of seniors in our community. She wanted to be a part of a team that works tirelessly to provide the care aging adults need, which she found here at Home Instead.
When she is home, Ceneida loves to read, write, and try new things. She can be reached directly at [email protected]

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]. 

Sharon Genre has been with Home Instead since 2019. Born in Baton Rouge but raised in Denham Springs, Sharon graduated from Denham Springs High before getting her license in Cosmetology where she found her passion for working with seniors! She brings 10+ years of experience in senior care from being an administrative assistant in a senior living community to a community liaison and finally the Inquiry Specialist with Home Instead. Sharon was drawn to Home Instead by our ability to help seniors live their lives to the fullest! She enjoys working with families and our clients to provide them with helpful information about Home Instead services. Outside of work Sharon enjoys spending time with her family (especially the grandkids), doing Zumba, and traveling!  You can reach Sharon directly at [email protected].