Meet Our Team

Ron impacts the community through his efforts to improve the quality of life for senior adults as they age. The quality standards of Home Instead are recognized nationwide and the local offices set the Standards of Excellence in the industry. All of the Vero Beach CAREGiver staff are continually educated, trained, and screened through many background checks. In requiring this level of quality, Ron and Christine allow thousands of seniors and their families in the local area to enjoy peace of mind, independence, and dignity. Ron is a hands-on owner with an exemplary caring spirit. He is committed to improving the lives of our Vero Beach seniors.

Ron and Christine Krasnansky both graduated from Penn State University. As co-owners of this franchise, they share a deep commitment to providing excellent homecare and to fulfilling our mission:

"To provide compassionate care and inspiration to our local seniors. We aim to exceed expectations."

Chasity has over 15 years of experience working in both the Florida and Pennsylvania offices of Home Instead. She’s worked in different roles within the agency throughout her career. Her current position involves overseeing and directing the daily functions of the office and all HR related matters for office staff and all Care Professionals. Having experience as a CAREGiver herself, Chasity has a personal connection to her work and realizes the impact our service makes in the community for not only our seniors but also their families. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Chasity appreciated the opportunity to relocate to Florida to work in the Vero Beach office and enjoy the sunshine. When not at work, Chasity and her husband love exploring the beauty that Florida offers as well as relaxing at the beaches. They enjoy traveling and having fun at the most magical place on earth – Walt Disney World where they take advantage of their annual passes any chance they get.

After 20 years working as a hair stylist, Kathy sought a change in careers leading her into the nursing field. She earned her Registered Nursing Degree and then worked for many years in the operating room setting as a Registered Nurse. Her most recent care has been in Home Care. Kathy is dedicated to providing the highest level of professional care and compassion when training our Care Professionals. Her passion to help make a difference in our seniors lives by providing the best training and support to our staff, ensuring standards are met and exceeded of client expectations. Kathy enjoys teaching new hires so they can provide excellent care in the home ensuring safety and meeting client’s needs. In her spare time, Kathy enjoys golfing and the beauty Florida has to offer.

Patti brings many years of sales experience as well as experience in the Senior Care industry to her position as Home Care Consultant at Home Instead. After working in assisted living, she is thrilled to have the opportunity to promote and provide our home healthcare services, allowing those in need to remain in the comfort of their own homes for as long as possible, and she is looking forward to building professional relationships with referral partners to enhance and expand our reach in Indian River County. Originally from Pennsylvania, Patti and her husband have lived in Florida for the past five years and absolutely love its year-round beauty and warmth. When not at work, she and her husband enjoy the beach, kayaking, motorcycle riding and all the outdoor music & entertainment Florida has to offer.

Tami is dedicated to finding the right Care Professional to match our clients needs. One of her often-stated sayings is “Scheduling is like a puzzle. You must find the right fit for all pieces”. Having experience working as a Care Professional herself, Tami understands the importance of building the relationship between our Care Professional and Clients. She always had a passion for helping others and finds that being the Service Coordinator for Home Instead, it not only fills a need for Clients but also a need within herself. Tami is a New Englander at heart but loves the warmth and friendships she’s made living in Florida. She enjoys going on adventures with her husband, friends, and her dog Peanut.

Paula has more than 15 years of experience in full-cycle talent acquisition across both the public and private sectors. She assists the team in providing excellent care to our clients, and creating a preferred culture for our Care Professionals. Paula is a graduate of Penn State University with a graduate degree in Community Development, which helps her to connect with our community and attract outstanding Care Professionals in the area. Paula is originally from the United Kingdom but has lived many places and experienced many cultures because of being part of a military family. She left Florida a few years ago for family reasons, but recently returned to the Treasure Coast for the beach lifestyle. Paula has one son who lives overseas but has family close and enjoys spending time enjoying local arts and activities with them.

Espi is our Human Resource Assistant for the Vero Beach office. She is the first voice you hear on our phone and friendly face you meet when entering our office doors. Espi has several years of experience in an office setting, many of which she worked in the Aviation Industry in the HR Department. She thrives in fast paced office settings, while maintaining the utmost professionalism towards employees and guests. She completes a variety of clerical and administrative duties to support the Home Instead team, including Care Professionals, office staff and clients. Espi’s HR experience allows her to provide the highest quality support while understanding the importance of recruiting and retaining Care Professionals. Formerly from Miami, Espi and her husband enjoy traveling and spending time with their two beautiful daughters whenever they visit. She also enjoys boating, biking and kayaking.