Meet Our Team

I am thrilled to be the owner of the Fort Wayne Home Instead Franchise. I have always been drawn to entrepreneurial adventures especially ones that combine business with meaning and purpose. My professional life to date has been a combination of business ventures and mission-oriented adventures. It is an absolute joy to be part of the mission to expand the world's capacity to care. On the personal front, I have been married to Ellen since 1995 and we have three kids, Lindley, Mallory, and James. At the moment, life is full of kids’ activities ranging from soccer to clarinet to tennis. I enjoy running, soccer, and just about any new adventure that comes my way.

Mary Hopkins can't get enough of Home Instead.  She started as a caregiver in 2007 and then came back as a summer temporary in 2018.  She finally came into the office full-time in May 2019.  Mary is our current Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator and loves training new caregivers.  "Caregivers are the backbone of this mission and I love the dedication and commitment that each of them brings to our team.  Home Instead is more than a place to work. This is where God planted me, and I try to grow more and more each day."  Originally from Michigan, Mary is married to her husband Gary of 40 years, has 3 grown children, 7 grandchildren, likes to knit, and loves winter!  

Chris Binkley has worked in the Senior Community for most of her career. She started at Home Instead in the fall of 2008 as a full-time CAREGiver. She was promoted to the office staff in the winter of 2009 as the Service Coordinator.

Currently, she is our Service Coordinator and the leader of our Mentoring Program. She states, “I have always loved Seniors. They can teach us so much wisdom if we just slow down and listen.” Chris is married to her loving husband Monty, and is a Faith filled woman who loves the Lord. She has 3 adult children and 5 blessed grandchildren. She is an avid reader and can be found browsing books at the local bookstore in her free time.

Hi! I'm Paige Gurney! My husband, Ryne and I have been married since 2017. We have a beautiful little girl named Juno along with a golden retriever and three cats. My career in healthcare started when I was 18 years old, I became a certified nursing assistant and a qualified medication aide five years later. I have worked in Assisted Living, Long Term Care and Memory Care for the last 12 years. My passion is Alzheimer's and dementia care. I was a Memory Care Coordinator and a Life Enrichment Director throughout the pandemic. I grew up being around the elderly through my mother and grandmother, both amazing nurses who have taught me everything I know about showing compassion and love to those who we care for. I truly believe that I was put on this earth to be a caregiver and to care for those who need to be loved and respected.

Megan joined the Home Instead team at the end of April 2023 as the Office Coordinator. She graduated from Grace College in May 2022 and received her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology. Previously, she worked as an RBT at Partner’s in Autism and a Psychometrist at Fort Wayne Neuropsychology. Megan has always loved working with seniors, and her first high school job was working in dietary at a nursing home. She has a huge heart for others, and one of the most important things to her is to love others just as God loves us. She has two little dogs, a Maltese named Haley, and a Havanese named Marley. In her free time, she loves spending time with family and friends. Megan has a huge passion for dance, and a love for anything Disney. 

Hello everyone! I am Stephanie! I joined the Home Instead Team at the end of December 2023 as the On Call Coordinator. I have always had a passion for healthcare which led me to obtain my master’s degree in Business Administration and Healthcare Management from Western Governor’s University. I get to fulfill this passion by ensuring our clients are cared for and treated like family members and not just a number in the healthcare system. Speaking of family, my husband Scott and I have been married since 2015. We have amazing twin children, Lyla and Raidyn, who keep us on our toes. We also have two fur babies, Lil Pup, our white husky, and Charlie, our Golden Retriever. We also have two horses, Geraldine and Butters. We love spending time together as a family, traveling, and caring for our mini farm. 

Hello everyone, I am Brandi! I started with HomeInstead in May of 2024. I am thrilled to be a part of this amazing team! Taking care of people has always been a passion of mine. I have worked in the medical field for over 12 years as a medical assistant. Making sure everyone is cared for and treated as family is my goal. Speaking of family, I recently got engaged. I have 2 beautiful daughters, Peyton, and Rylee, and 2 dogs River and Remi. In my free time I love to spend time with my family, watch my girls play sports, vacation to anywhere warm and run! 

I am the Service Coordinator; I joined the team at the beginning of May. I was born and raised in Fort Wayne. In my free time I like to cook, bake, and read. I have 6 nieces and nephews that are always with me. My favorite part of my job is engaging with the CarePros, and seeing the new hires grow and become confident in the amazing work that they do.