Gus, Co-Owner

Gus is the Co-Owner of Home Instead Everett and comes from a long background in Medical Sales.  In the past he has been focused primarily on introducing new genetic tests to identify patients who may be at high risk of prostate and skin cancer.  Home care has always been an area of interest ever since his grandmother lived with him at his home as a child, rather than being sent to a nursing home.  Gus takes great pride in helping as many people as we can while at the same time providing the highest quality of care. 

Outside of work you might find Gus on the golf course, snowboarding, camping or just spending time with his wife and 2 boys.

Laura, Co-Owner

Prior to joining Home Instead, Laura worked as a financial advisor after graduating from University of Washington with a business degree. She decided to pursue her passion in helping others by going back to school to become a Registered Nurse (RN). Laura worked at Providence in Everett as a staff RN after nursing school. Later she moved to Evergreen in Kirkland to be closer to home. There she worked as a staff RN and later as a home health nurse before starting her venture with Home Instead Senior care. Laura enjoys helping seniors and hearing their stories.

In her free time, Laura enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs Theodore and Sammy.  Laura loves to try out new restaurants, bicycling, hiking, and cooking for loved ones.  She's also perfected the art of relaxing when she's not in the office.  

Peyton, Business Development Advisor

Peyton joined the Home Instead team in May 2024, bringing valuable experience from her work in an adult retirement community where she supported residents through dining services and daily engagement. In her current role, Peyton focuses on community marketing, recruitment, and conducting client quality assurance visits.

She is deeply passionate about enhancing the lives of seniors and building strong relationships within the communities of Linn and Benton counties. Peyton’s commitment to care is rooted in her upbringing, where her grandmother instilled in her the values of compassion, patience, and the joy that comes from helping others.

Pasza, Office Coordinator

Pasza joined the Home Instead team in 2022. Originally from Hawaii, she moved to Oregon for college, where she quickly fell in love with the Pacific Northwest. She holds a degree in Human Development and Family Science with a focus on Health and Human Services.

Her passion for helping others has been a consistent theme throughout her life—from managing after-school programs for children and teaching karate classes to caring for family members over the years. Pasza brings that same compassion and dedication to her work every day.

She began her journey with Home Instead as an Office and Scheduling Assistant and steadily grew within the organization. Today, she serves as the Office Coordinator, where she manages a wide range of administrative responsibilities, including billing and digitization, while also providing essential support to office staff, caregivers, and clients.

In her free time, Pasza values rest and self-care. She enjoys cozy hobbies like reading and gaming, and she loves spending quality time with her loved ones and her giant fluffy dog.

Chel, Service Coordinator

Michele joined the Home Instead team in 2020 and brings over eight years of experience as a Care Professional. She has managed three group homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and has a diverse background that includes working with elementary students, facilitating play therapy, and serving as a Parent Community Network Facilitator in Hawaii. She also provided private care for a child with hydrocephalus and seizures, an experience that deepened her compassion for others.

As Service Coordinator, Michele manages client and Care Professional schedules, handles inquiries, and coordinates service consultations. She also provides after-hours on-call support, ensuring clients and staff receive timely assistance. Michele is passionate about creating strong client-caregiver matches and supporting families with dependable, high-quality care.

In her free time, Michele enjoys relaxing, spending time with family, and cheering on her grandson at his sporting events. She shares her home with two cats and a Saint Bernard and believes that family is forever.

Kiesha, Client Care Advisor

Kiesha Lankford was raised by her grandparents, where she developed a strong work ethic and deep appreciation for caregiving from an early age. She brings over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, where she became known for her reliability, dedication, and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Kiesha later transitioned into the healthcare field, working in nursing homes before joining Home Instead as a caregiver in 2023. Through her compassion, hard work, and commitment to both clients and her team, she earned the opportunity to grow into her current role as an Administrative Assistant. In this position, she conducts client consultations and helps lead orientation training for new Care Professionals, ensuring they feel confident and supported from day one.

Kiesha is passionate about building meaningful relationships and providing exceptional care and service to families in her community. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.