Meet Our Team
We believe every family in the area deserves tailor made in-home senior care with a compassionate touch. That's why we established Home Instead® of Louisville, KY.
Ed Minnis, Executive Director
“Servant Leadership from the Heart”
Edward (Ed) Minnis is the Executive Director for Home Instead, operating in both Jefferson and Oldham Counties. He has passionately dedicated over two decades of his career to caring for the most vulnerable individuals in our community; specifically, under the 1915(c) waivers to include the Home and Community Based waiver. As a leader in health and human services, Ed started as a front-line caregiver and worked his way up through his hard work, determination, and desire to serve those who need it most.
Not only does Ed serve from his heart, he leads his teams from the front, not from behind a closed door. He believes in his teams and wants them to become the best they can be, both professionally and personally. He invests in them by giving them opportunities for growth and development within the agency, whether that is mentoring them or enrolling them in professional training.
As the Executive Director at Home Instead he is tasked with multiple aspects of the organization at every level. He has put in years’ worth of time and effort to earn his Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and most recently earning his Master of Business Administration in 2023. His desire to learn keeps moving him forward not only in his personal life, but his professional life as well. He believes that knowledge is power, and he uses that power to improve the lives of others.
With his servant’s heart, Muhammad Ali’s quote “service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth” resonates deep within him and you can see it in all that he does.
Renata Shepard - Recruitment and Engagement Supervisor
Renata is the Recruitment and Engagement Supervisor for Home Instead, Louisville KY. Renata has worked in healthcare for over 24 years and has served in various roles in the Long Term Care Industry. She has spent most of her career in the Human Resource Department.
Helping people improve their quality of life is why Renata enjoys working in our industry. It brings her joy knowing she has made a difference in the lives of clients and families by assisting in providing their care. Renata is committed to bringing quality Care Pros on board that will provide the quality-of-care Home Instead is known for.
Renata was born in Chicago, Illinois. She later moved to Kentucky where she has spent the last 30 years and now calls home. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and traveling around the world.
