Meet Our Team

Our Fearless Leader! Mike is a long time resident of the Venice, FL area, where he lives with his wife Lisa. They have four children, and four Grandchildren as well as a rescue hound dog. Mike is also a native Floridian. Mike has been the owner of Home Instead Venice- serving all of South Sarasota County since January of 2012. In addition to owning the local Home Instead Senior Care franchise, Mike has been entrepreneurial since growing up in a family business, and has owned restaurants, radio stations, and campgrounds in his younger years. However, after caring for his own mother prior to owning Home Instead; never has he had a more satisfying business than helping seniors, and their families. “It is a true calling” and loves his CarePros, Management team, and clients!

Caregivers come from a variety of backgrounds: military, teaching, nursing, moms returning to the workforce, legal assistance, and many more. Whatever the background, we bring art and science to caregiving. Art to share our love of music, crafts, cooking, and reading to enhance a client’s life. Science to continually learn proper techniques that ensure the safety of a client and help them navigate technology. My background in performing helps me inhabit a client’s reality. I sing 30’s, 40’, and 50’s songs to soothe them when they’re anxious. Computer consulting and training background allows me to help them get a better understanding of technology. Administrative compliance responsibilities allow me to use my work experience to keep up to date on regulatory, emergency management, and Home Instead policies and procedures. But, still at heart a caregiver, I find great joy in being empathetic to fellow caregivers’ needs and being able to guide them through their caregiving journey.

Rob has a unique tie to the Venice area, He was a cadet at the Kentucky Military Institute, that up until 1970 wintered here in Venice. Rob served his country as a pilot in the air force, and in the Texas State National Guard. He also is trained as a paramedic, firefighter, and an Registered Nurse. As well as an extensive IT background. He’s the ultimate team player who is responsible for all of our CarePro skills training, and CPR. Rob believes he is here to serve his fellow man, and Home Instead has helped him to continue to put “service before self”.