Meet Our Team

Valerie Hymel 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. She is responsible for managing the overall operations of the Dunwoody franchise.  Her service in the Armed Forces (199^th Support Hospital and 159^th MASH), and managing experience make her the ideal candidate for the job. 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 valerie.hymel@homeinstead.com.

Originally from East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Marlene obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology.  She spent many years working in the field of mental health in an array of environments such as shelters, residential facilities, detention centers and even in-home settings.  Marlene loves working for Home Instead because they truly care about their staff and the clients they care for.  She embraces the company’s mission to help enhance the quality of life for aging adults and she enjoys working as a team with people who genuinely care. 

She is happily married with two children (ages 17 and 11).  Outside of work, she enjoys going to the movies, cooking, baking, listening to music and doing those impossible word searches!  Marlene can be reached directly at marlene.keenan@homeinstead.com.

Originally from Indianapolis, IN, Shana holds an AAS In Healthcare Administration & Medical Assisting.  She chose Home Instead because she felt a connection to our Mission (to enhance the lives of those around us.)  She knew she wanted to be a part of a company that put such an emphasis on improving the lives of seniors and those who support them, and she felt her previous experience in healthcare working in senior communities would support Home Instead’s mission to help seniors successfully age in place. 

Shana is happily married with three beautiful children and is also a licensed cosmetologist.  When she’s not working, she enjoys bowling and skating.  Shana is readily available at shana.lewis@homeinstead.com.

Originally from West Bloomfield, Michigan, Ashlee eventually earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic at the Palmer College in Davenport, IA.  She started working for Home Instead as an on-call coordinator in July 2020 for another franchise in Illinois.  Ashlee has a true passion for ensuring great matches between Care Pros and clients based on experience and interests.​ Consistency is so important, so she takes great care in her efforts to match clients with Care Pros who are just the “right fit.” 

When Ashlee’s not working, she is running around with her young son, Emmanuel, and enjoying family time with her amazing husband.  She can be reached directly at ashlee.kamara@homeinstead.com.

Originally from Louisville, Kentucky Stephanie attended the University of Kentucky and earned a BS in Health Administration and continued her education to earn her RN degree.  She went on to work in Cardiology, as a home health nurse for 20+ years, and in the home infusion world for 5 years until she found Home Instead!  Stephanie loves interacting with and caring for our seniors, hearing their life stories and sharing a laugh as it truly fills her heart.

Married for 22 years, she and her husband have 2 cats they adore.   Outside of work, she loves being outside in nature hiking, camping, boating or spending time on the water.  I am also quite handy and like to do home renovations, garden and cook new recipes.  Stephanie can be reached directly at stephanie.evans@homeinstead.com

Tiffney comes to us from way down “da” bayou in Pierre Part, Louisiana where she finished her schooling and earned her certification as a medical assistant.  She followed that career path working in family practice and the cancer center for over 30 years.  Tiffney found Home Instead through personal experience when her sister-in-law used Home Instead following her diagnosis with stage 4 lung cancer.  She said the care they received was simply “exceptional” and led Tiffney to apply with Home Instead after her passing to be a part of the team that makes such a difference in the lives of families struggling with care needs.

Outside of work, Tiffney is happily married with 4 children and 4 beautiful grandchildren.  Her favorite activities are camping, quilting and family time.  Tiffney can be reached directly at tiffney.crochet@homeinstead.com.

Shenean is originally from Cairo, Georgia where she grew up in a large family with two sisters and three brothers.  She has a vast history in the healthcare field having earned degrees and certifications of medial assistant, certified nursing assistant and LPN.  These degrees have allowed her to work in a variety of settings including acute care nursing homes, home health and home care with Home Instead.

Her daily travels allow her to spend ample time with our Care Pros both in a classroom setting as well as in the home, helping to mentor and coach where they may need additional support or assistance. 

Outside of work, Shenean enjoys spending time with her family, especially her Godchildren.  She’s also very passionate about cooking, gaining great joy when others enjoy her cooking.  She can be reached directly at shenean.butler@homeinstead.com.

Jane has served as the Finance Manager for Home Instead Senior Care 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 jane@homeinsteadla.net.