Meet Our Team

Dr. Aaron and Ada Christopher are multi-unit owners of Home Instead franchises in Illinois and Iowa. They have two children and live in Port Byron, IL. They both have a passion for working with seniors and making a positive impact in their community.

Ada has a Bachelor’s in Business and two Master’s Degrees; an MBA and a Masters of Accounting and Financial Management. Throughout her professional career, she has worked in a variety of leadership roles in the healthcare field and service organizations. This includes non-profits serving under-served populations and economically challenged families, as well as Federally Qualified Health Clinics. She learned early on that her calling was serving others and is passionate about serving seniors and families.

Aaron is a practicing Certified Public Accountant. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Accounting and his PhD from Claremont Graduate University. He has worked in public accounting, as an accounting professor, and as the Chief Financial Officer for several large organizations. Aaron owns several practices in staffing, finance, accounting services and investments.

Their mission is to enhance the lives of seniors by providing a network of reliable, compassionate, and well-trained Care Professionals. They are on call to quickly answer your questions and accommodate your senior in-home care needs.

Lisa joined Home Instead in July 2023 as the Office Manager/HR Coordinator for the Crystal Lake Illinois location and in Jan 2024 the Barrington office and has since been promoted to General Manager. 

Lisa comes with over 17 years’ experience and is responsible for the overall coordination of services, including hiring, training, scheduling, and care coordination departments, allowing Home Instead to operate efficiently.

Senior Care has been a part of Lisa’s career, where she helped seniors in the community engage in Health & Fitness programs to keep them mobile, independent and develop friendships.

This experience has helped with advocating for great senior care in the community by working with a passionate team to contribute to the positive living environment and enhancing a senior’s quality of life.

Lisa has been married for 35 years, and enjoys spending time with her 3 adult children, 2 daughter in laws and 2 grandchildren.

Kat is a seasoned recruiter with a passion for connecting talented people with meaningful opportunities. She brings a blend of strategic foresight and building positive relationships to ensure a smooth hiring process.

In her personal time, she enjoys spending as much time as possible enjoying nature and the outdoors, traveling, and reading mystery novels.

Amber is our Billing, Payroll and Compliance Coordinator for Home Instead. Hailing from the Quad Cities.  She recently earned her associates degree in Business Management from Eastern Illinois Community College.  She enjoys spending time with her family, watching sports or reading a good suspense novel. 

Known for her hard work and determination, she excel at handling challenging tasks and making tough decisions.  She also enjoy collaborating with others and maintaining a positive mindset.  

Joy brings over 11 years of experience in compliance-focused operations, quality auditing, and administrative support across e-commerce, real estate, and BPO environments. She specializes in ensuring adherence to policies, regulatory standards, and internal controls, with a strong eye for detail and accuracy.

In her recent roles, Joy has played a key role in conducting quality and compliance audits, evaluating processes, and identifying risks and gaps before they impact business performance. She is highly skilled in reviewing documentation, monitoring CRM and operational workflows, and delivering clear, actionable audit findings that drive continuous improvement and accountability.

Known for her integrity and analytical approach, Joy works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to strengthen compliance frameworks, improve operational efficiency, and maintain high standards of accuracy and consistency. Her work reflects a deep commitment to ethical practices, risk mitigation, and service excellence.

Outside of work, Joy is a dedicated mother of three daughters. She values quality family time and enjoys encouraging their passion for reading, storytelling, and music.

Mary Kate is the Franchise Training Manager with Home Instead, supporting multiple franchise offices across the region through structured training, operational alignment, and leadership development. Previously, she served as General Manager for the Quad Cities, overseeing both the Moline and Bettendorf offices, where she led teams across recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, client care, compliance, and day-to-day operations.

Mary Kate brings a strong background in management, training, and human resources, supported by a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources from Purdue Global. She joined Home Instead as a recruiter, where she built a deep understanding of talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention—experience that now directly informs her training approach.

In her current role, Mary Kate partners closely with General Managers and key players to develop consistent onboarding processes, role-specific training, and operational best practices. She is passionate about creating clear expectations, scalable systems, and meaningful development opportunities that empower teams to perform at a high level while staying aligned with Home Instead’s mission and values.