Amy began her career with Home Instead when she opened a franchise office in Jerseyville, Illinois in 2004. The Jerseyville franchise, which covers several counties, remains open under separate ownership. Amy co-founded our Springfield, Illinois office covering Sangamon, Christian, Logan, Mason & Menard counties in 2011. Amy loves everything about this business! She considers it a great honor to be able to provide service to the seniors of our communities and really enjoys working closely with our Care Professionals & office staff members. Amy believes that gifted Care Professionals are the key to the success of Home Instead. Amy has seen many changes in the home care industry in the last 20 years and is eagerly awaiting the innovations of the future. Amy is a Carrollton, IL native and the proud mother of three children. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Human Resources. Prior to joining the Home Instead organization she worked in Human Resources for several large organizations in St. Louis, Missouri. In her free time, Amy enjoys spending time with her family & friends, reading, fine dining, wine tasting & golfing. Amy loves answering questions about Home Instead and looks forward to hearing from you.

Rob was introduced to Home Instead when a family member needed home care services. He and his wife met with staff members and were immediately impressed with the company and the mission to provide distinctive care with a compassionate touch. With a bachelor's degree in marketing and minor in accounting and his experience owning a small business, Rob took on the financial duties of our franchise in 2014. In the spring of 2017 he and Amy became owners and he saw his role expanded to include business development, support and management. Rob is married to Carol, who is a RN at Memorial Medical Center. They have 3 children and one grandchild. Rob is active in his church, has served on a couple of non-profit boards, enjoys tutoring and can be frequently found on the golf course.

Wendy discovered her passion for caregiving early in life, providing care for her mother through various health challenges. Her journey continued as she became a full-time caregiver for her grandmother, supporting her through a 5½-year battle with Alzheimer's. Wendy joined our Home Instead team in January 2018 as a part-time Care Professional. With a strong belief in the importance of keeping loved ones safe at home, Wendy brings over 20 years of experience in sales and management to her caregiving role. She enjoys collaborating with families to develop personalized care plans tailored to their loved ones' unique needs. Outside of work, Wendy is married to Kevin and is a proud mom/stepmom to five children and three grandchildren. She loves spending time with her family, exploring flea markets and antique shops, cooking, gardening, and enjoying cozy evenings with her "fur kids."

​Darla was born and raised on her family's century farm in Missouri. She was blessed to spend time with her grandparents and loved the weekend sleepovers where she was quite a competitor in dominos with her grandparents and their friends. Darla is a graduate of Drury College. She worked in the television industry for 22 years before she realized she would rather make a difference in the life of one senior at a time instead of communicating to the masses. Darla joined our Home Instead team as a part-time caregiver in October, 2017. She was initially impressed by the great reputation of Home Instead and is now proud to be part of a team that specializes in providing one-to-one care with compassion. In 2019 Darla accepted the opportunity to join our office team as the Office Assistant. Since then, she has also served as a Care Coordinator for our clients. Darla now works in our Human Resources department recruiting and hiring our Care Professionals. When Darla isn't busy finding and interviewing the best Care Professionals in town, she can be found boating, fishing, reading or flea marketing.

Sammy joined Home Instead as a part-time Caregiver in March 2016. She accepted the Lead Care Professional position in early 2018, and then moved into her current Client Care role in December of 2019. Using her knowledge from these roles, Sammy is able to help families determine how our Care Professionals can help their loved one. Sammy grew up in Springfield and earned a BS degree in Genetics from Iowa State University. After graduation in 2013 Sammy realized she wanted a more personal contact with people than a laboratory setting would allow and chose to continue her education. She earned a Master's degree in Public Health from Loma Linda University in California in 2015. Following graduation Sammy returned to the Springfield area to be closer to her family and soon found her way to Home Instead. She enjoys cuddling with her 4 cats, Luna, Taffy, Millie, and Diego as well as going to her husband Brad's football and baseball games for the teams he coaches in the area. Sammy also loves to travel and is excited to explore more of the country as well as abroad with Brad. In addition, she is very involved with both her local chapter of Hadassah and co-Chair for the young Women's group of Hadassah for the Great Plains Region. Sammy finds everyday working for Home Instead to be incredibly rewarding! "It's honestly the best feeling to provide care to those who have cared for so many throughout their very full lives. Being able to listen to their stories and adventures makes it all worth it and I come to work feeling excited for what the day is going to bring."

Gina joined the Home Instead team in November 2018 following 25 years of clinical experience in a hospital setting. Her passion for helping families keep their loved one at home is rooted in her own experience of the care needed by her own mom. Gina & her husband Brad have 2 children, Jacob & Leah. In her spare time she likes camping, traveling with her family, and refurbishing furniture.

Carol is a Springfield, Illinois native. Her first experience with Home Instead was when she was seeking help providing care for her mom. She was so impressed with the Care Professionals and staff that when a position was available she encouraged her husband Rob to join our team. Carol continues to work at Memorial Medical Center, where she admits that the senior population is her favorite. Carol states "I lost my only grandparent when I was very young, so I'm always happy to spend time with seniors. I love the stories!" Carol has been involved with teaching medical staff for many years. She officially joined our Home Instead family in 2018. She really enjoys her role overseeing the hands on training of Care Professionals and consulting with the client care team on an as-needed basis. When she's not working Carol loves spending time with family, friends and the flowers in her garden

Kylie, a native of Lincoln, IL, has dedicated 15 years to the healthcare field, with experience as an Emergency Department RN, Pre-Procedure & Recovery RN, and most recently as a Nurse Leader overseeing two nursing units. From a young age, Kylie knew that nursing and caring for others was her true calling. She is excited to bring her clinical expertise and passion for helping people to Home Instead, where building meaningful relationships and fostering genuine connections are at the heart of her approach. Outside of work, Kylie is often found at a sporting event. Her husband, Aaron, coaches football, and their children participate in nearly every sport offered. As a former athlete herself, Kylie loves being a part of her kids' athletic journeys and cherishes every moment of watching them grow.