Meet Our Team

Dave came to Home Instead after a career in multiple service industries that had him and his family relocate to various locations in the country. He always desired to settle in Florida because of the beautiful beaches and warm weather. A ten year veteran of the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve, Dave comes from a family full of military service. Both of his parents as well as both brothers and uncle proudly served this great country.
Dave and his wife April now live in Dade City, along with his 91 year-old mother who he cares for. He has six children and seven grandchildren that live from the east coast to west coast. He is very active in his church and loves to travel and spend time with his grandchildren. Dave has a love for baseball and enjoys the relaxing environment of the game.
Home Instead has been instrumental in allowing Dave and his wife to care for his mother. Serving and caring for others has always been a part of his life from the great example of his mother.

Chris joined Home Instead with a strong career in service-related leadership roles. He has led various teams tied to the health care industry in both customer-facing and back-office support teams. He truly enjoys building teams and processes that result in better employee and customer experience. Chris has a servant heart and loves to involve himself in hobbies and careers where he can make a marked difference in the lives of those he gets to interact with.

Chris moved to Florida with his wife, and 2 of his 8 children, who are all delighted to experience the area and the many activities in the area (especially the beaches). From both he and his wife having lived abroad for a time, they enjoy experiencing new cultures and love how rich the area is with people from all over the world. They are all excited for the adventures that await them in this new chapter of their lives and the part that Home Instead, their clients, and staff play in those adventures.

Jill Gerber, General Manager, is a Human Service specialist with more than thirty years of experience. Prior to joining The Home Instead Team, Jill worked in multiple positions in the field of social work. Jill holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of South Florida. “I’ve never lost my passion in helping people enjoy enriching lives in the comfort and safety of their own homes,” Jill said. Jill has raised two children and lives with her two dogs and her husband in Port Charlotte, Florida.

Maggie started her career in nursing as a licensed practical nurse and completed it with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. She has held various positions in management and considers the time she spent working at the bedside her most endearing. “Placing myself in their position helped me to understand their experience. And allowed me to provide the resources they needed.”

She lived in South Jersey for 33 years with her husband and children and moved to Florida five years ago. She is a Florida master gardener and is active in her community as chair of the landscaping committee and a member of the social committee.

Pam has been almost a long-time resident of Florida and almost as long in Punta Gorda. Pam has done many things over the course of her life, working in many different jobs with several different career paths. But the common theme in Pam’s life has been helping others and serving her community, a value system she got from her mom and dad early in life.

Pam was the Founder and CEO of GrandCare Plus Home Health in Punta Gorda and the CEO of GrandCare Plus Assisted Living in Port Charlotte. Her journey into this world of caring for seniors started as a dream for Pam many years ago and she was finally able to start her business from her kitchen table in 2016. With that small first step, Pam was able to build 2 businesses that both have a mission of providing the highest level of care and compassion and helping seniors live their best lives with grace, dignity and with lots of love every day. After 12 years of being a business owner, Pam has decided to slow down a little and spend more time with her family by closing her home health agency and selling her assisted living community.

Pam also believes that everyone should give back, that service to others is the path to true happiness and fulfillment in life and that service in the community is best expressed by volunteering time, donating as generously as you can, and spreading the word about the groups, agencies and people who are doing the hard work to build the community and help the people who need it the most.

Pam has taken the position of Homecare Consultant for Home Instead of Venice to continue to do what she loves.

The proud mom of two amazing loving kids, Brandy and Shayne, Pam has been blessed with five incredible grandchildren who are adored and spoiled as much as possible.

Johanna started her career at Home Instead as a Care Professional in September of 2023. Previously, she worked as a Caregiver and Human Resources and Training Coordinator. When her mom became ill, she learned first-hand how much help was needed. Caring for her mom made Johanna realize that she wanted to make a difference and share her heart.

In January of 2024 she accepted the position of Recruiting & Retention Coordinator. Her growing compassion for our clients sparked joy when hiring new Care Professionals. Matching client needs with the perfect Care Pro is Johanna's number one priority. She always strives to hire the best quality Care Pros.

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.

Kellie Beach recently joined the Home Instead team as the Client Service Coordinator and brings more than 25 years of experience in the Health Field. Prior to joining the Home Instead team, Kellie worked in home health as the Clinical Team Coordinator. She’s originally from Indiana where she raised three sons and owned an Esthetic’s business. She has dreamed of living in Florida since she was a little girl and would vacation on Marco Island with her family. Kellie states, “Now I get to be part of an incredible team, doing what I’m passionate about, and in the state I love.”