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.

Sara is the General Manager for both our Rockford and Crystal Lake locations. She has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts.

As the General Manager, Sara is responsible for the overall operations of Home Instead and it's team members. Sara is most passionate about finding new CAREGivers with big hearts, compassion and respect for our senior population. CAREGivers are essential to Home Instead and help our seniors maintain an independent lifestyle while living in their homes.

Sara is extremely excited to be part of the Home Instead Family!

Shannon serves as a Recruiter in the Rockford office at Home Instead. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and brings valuable experience in client care, relationship management, and support services. In her current role, Shannon is responsible for identifying, interviewing, and onboarding qualified Care Professionals to ensure high-quality care for the clients we serve.

Shannon is known for her thoughtful, people-centered approach and her commitment to creating a positive and professional candidate experience. She takes pride in building strong relationships and aligning caregivers with opportunities that best match their skills, availability, and passion for service.

Outside of work, Shannon enjoys staying active through volleyball and spending time with family and friends.

Amber Hearn 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.