Meet Our Team

Scott Ehrsam opened the doors of his Home Instead franchise in January 1996. At the time he was one of the first five or six owners to open an office. With the exception of the Founders of Home Instead, Paul and Lori Hogan, Scott remains as the longest tenured franchise owner in the network. “I was looking for a business opportunity where I could do “good” along with doing “well”.

Our primary purpose is ‘To bring honor to God by improving the lives of our clients, their families and our employees, period’. I have always fundamentally believed that if we treated people with exceptional service and a caring heart, we would be successful”. More than two decades later and thousands of clients served, Home Instead in Tucson has established itself as the premier provider of ​​​ in-home care in the greater Tucson area and surrounding communities.

The Home Instead - Tucson Team is a special blend of caring, intelligent and insightful people who are focused on providing the best quality care possible for your family needed. Take a look at the highly qualified, compassionate people involved in our Tucson team so that you can make a better decision about your loved one's future.

​Judi came to us in the summer of 2009 from a Home Instead in Hemet, California. Her experience in Hemet, along with her innate administrative talent, makes her a key figure in ensuring that the office is operating efficiently and effectively. Her soothing tone and calm demeanor also makes her a fantastic Executive Assistant.

Nancy was a real coup for Home Instead when she joined in July 2003. “I had known Nancy almost as long as I have been in business and was thrilled to add her to our team” said Scott. "After eight years in homecare and hospice and the last five serving the Alzheimer's Association, Nancy is uniquely well suited for ensuring client satisfaction, "I've known Scott and Home Instead for years, in fact I even used Home Instead a few years ago to help with my aunt. It's very satisfying to work with an organization so dedicated to quality service", added Nancy.​

Tami comes to our team with over ten years of Home Care experience. Her problem-solving abilities make her a great addition to our team. She loves her role as a Client Care Manager and is committed to providing a positive contribution and meeting our clients' needs. When she can find some spare time, she loves to swim and read.

Dannie brings valued experience from St. Joseph's and UMC for the last 9 years. When asked about her passion, Dannie states, “l absolutely love helping others.” She has always worked in the healthcare field, mainly in a hospital setting. Aside from working for Home Instead, Dannie devotes her time to her beautiful family. Dannie is also a fitness instructor and teaches Zumba on Saturdays for a local gym. “I want to help people feel beautiful and strong, so we can all live healthier and longer lives.”

​DeAnna joined us in September 2013 as a Care Professional. She came to us from a unique circumstance, in that she had been using Home Instead in Joplin, MO to care for her mother after her father had been tragically lost in the F5 tornado that devastated the town on 2011. She threw her heart into caregiving and it quickly became clear that her passion for helping others was second to none. She was elevated to CARECounselor in early 2014 and we quickly added the responsibilities of recruiting and retaining excellent Care Professionals like herself. “Her enthusiasm for being a Care Professional and for Home Instead is infectious”, stated owner Scott Ehrsam. “She treats the other Care Professionals like family and truly cares for their needs.” DeAnna is now overseeing the entire Care Professional experience, ensuring every Care Professional feels valued, appreciated and rewarded for their compassionate work.

Karen began with Home Instead of Tucson in 2018 as a Care Professional and quickly learned a lot about caregiving! She became adept at connecting with seniors who have dementia and also their family members.

Born and raised in Yuma, Karen moved to Tucson when she was 17 to study at the University of Arizona. She graduated in 2015 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and a Minor in Spanish and Public Health.

Karen enjoys being outdoors and exploring random and unusual places!

In 2022 Karen took on a new role in our office as a Training Coordinator and also helping us with our social media. She enjoys the work and we enjoy having her in the office!

​ Janet began her journey with us in March of 2017 as a Care Professional. Her compassion and ability to anticipate the needs of our clients were apparent as she received compliments and high praise from every client for which she cared. "I enjoy inspiring people to be as independent as possible and making them feel good." Says Janet. It became evident with Janet's background in customer service and capacity to handle stressful situations while remaining calm expressing empathy and respect; she would make a great addition to our admin team. Janet has been ensuring customer and Care Professional satisfaction since January of 2018 as Service Coordinator, and was promoted to Scheduling Manager September 2021. When asked what she loves most about her role, Janet stated, "Connecting with the Care Professionals and learning of their interests and client needs and preferences, to provide the best match and care possible."