Meet Our Team

Christine Wright was born in Missouri and has lived in Arkansas for the past 10 years. She went to school at Pitt State University and Southern New Hampshire University. Christine started her Career in Long term Care through various positions; Employee Relations, Human Resources, Social Director, transitioning into In-Home care through Home Instead 6 years ago. Christine was a Vice President of Social and Activity Directors of District II. Through this position she was able to help all facilities in District II, develop and enhance patient care for all elderly in the community. Christine stated “Home Instead gave me the opportunity to continue this passion, whether it be providing care in the home, helping with resources, or being the extended family for those in need. I work with compassionate and caring team members that make Home Instead feel like a home away from home.” Family is the foundation to Christine’s life as is the community we serve.  

Get in touch through email: Christine.wright@homeinstead.com

 Kiley has been with Home Instead since 2022, where she stared as a Care Professional then moved into a Lead Mentor position. She has now transformed the Human Resources Manager and this position was made for her. Kiley has a huge heart and such a welcoming attitude perfect for bringing in new talent, providing the best care for our care professionals, and being a listening ear to the staff when they need her. On her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors and on the lake. She is a compassionate person, and we feel so blessed to have her on our team!

Chase Mercer was born in Ft. Worth, Texas, and moved to Arkansas in 1985 with his mother. Chase has lived in Northwest Arkansas most of his life but has been back and forth to Ft. Worth several times over the years. He has worked in healthcare for over twenty years and has worked as a nurse in many different areas, including hospitals, wound care, eye clinics, long term care, and assisted living. Particularly, he has always enjoyed working with the senior community. He is very passionate about client care and making sure that our clients and their families receive the best possible care. In his free time, he enjoys attending live country concerts, spending time with friends, and watching documentaries. 

Get in touch through email: chase.mercer@homeisntead.com

Lindsay Thornburgh was born and raised in Farmington, Arkansas. She started her healthcare journey as a certified nursing assistant in 2004 and she fell in love. Through her career, Lindsay has not only obtained her C.N.A license but has also been a paralegal for 10 years and has been a unit secretary and scheduler. After working for many years in the field, face to face with patients, she found her way to Home Instead in August of 2021 where she was hired on as the Service Coordinator. Working hand in hand with our care professionals and clients, Lindsay has learned to navigate and advocate for both equally and with a loving heart. In her spare time, when she is not saving the day with her scheduling skills, you can find her enjoying quiet time with her reading, movies, video games with her cats, or even out with friends enjoying her road trips, or with her favorite family members, her aunt, and younger cousins. 

Get in touch through email: Lindsay.thornburg@homeinstead.com

Jamee Perryman is a Registered Nurse and is one of our Client Care Coordinators. Jamee has been a nurse since 1994 and has worked in Case Management and Home Health off and on for over 20 years. Jamee has also worked as an instructor teaching skills training for those entering the nursing field across the country. As a member of our Client Care Team, Jamee works closely with our Veteran Affairs clients. She also conducts quality assurance visits and making sure all of our client’s individualized care plans match their needs. Jamee’s skills as an instructor help our Care Professionals learn all the skills they need during orientation and throughout their time with Home Instead. Jamee has 3 grown children and 3 beautiful grandchildren. This is what Jamee has to say about Home Instead, “I love my job and the commitment Home Instead makes in taking care of those who are no longer able to do all the daily tasks needed in today's world.”

Originally from Evansville, Indiana, Austin attended the University of Southern Indiana and majored in Biology. Austin joined Home Instead in 2021 as the general manager in Fayetteville, AR. He now holds the title of Director of Recruitment and Engagement. His responsibilities include overseeing the recruitment, onboarding, and development of Caregivers into Care Professionals for our offices.  His goal is to make sure that Home Instead has the highest quality Care Professionals in the home care industry.  Before he joined Home Instead, he worked in long-term care facilities. In his free time, Austin enjoys traveling, hiking, food, music, and friends. Get in touch through email: Austin.Flittner@HomeInstead.com

Originally from Beebe, Arkansas Carrie earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences before becoming a pharmacist. With over 25 years of experience working with home health patients, Carrie was drawn to Home Instead by our mission for keeping seniors comfortable in their homes, and her passion for helping people. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading and watching Hallmark Christmas Movies! Get in touch through email: carrie.hankins@homeinstead.com

Having been an advocate for the senior community for over 14 years, Dani brings passion and values to the fore front. She has provided care at many different levels and understands the importance of person-centered support. As Corporate Trainer she is excited about making a difference and continuing to build relationships in her community. She has been a resident of Benton her entire life and values the friendships she has built this far. She enjoys supporting her son, Jaquese, in his high school football career- GO PANTHERS! Lest we forget her fur baby "BoBo", who may indeed believe that he is human.  All in all, Dani is loving and goal oriented and is excited to provide Saline County with the upmost quality care- because "to us it's personal." Get in touch through email: Dani.Ward@HomeInstead.com

As the Care Professional Mentor, Der collaborates closely with new Care Professionals to enhance their skills, ensuring we deliver the highest quality of care to our clients.