Meet Our Team

Reed and his wife, Kate, started their Home Instead franchise in 2004. In 2012 they expanded and bought a second Home Instead franchise. They were drawn to the field based on their respect for our senior population and desire to help. Prior to the Home Instead, Reed was in corporate finance and Kate worked as a CPA. Kate and Reed have been married for 25 years and have four high school and college age kids. In their free time, they are both active with tennis and cooking. Their favorite thing is spending time with their family at the beach.

Michelle is a Colorado native having lived in Denver, Pueblo and Colorado Springs and loves all that Colorado has to offer. She is very active in the office and oversees the leadership of the organization and ensures we provide the highest quality caregiving services. Michelle comes from a diverse background; she was Director of Human Resources for a local therapy company and has also been in Business Development positions. She is now serving in her most rewarding role as Director of Operations for Home Instead. Michelle is passionate about exceeding expectations of clients and Care Professionals and sets an example of leadership in her office and the industry. She has earned her degree in Business Management and Human Resources. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys giving back to the community through philanthropy, cooking, gardening and most importantly spending time with her family and friends.

I am a native of Pittsburgh, PA and began working for Home Instead as a Recruitment and Retention Coordinator for our Oakmont office. A few years later I began working as a Scheduling Coordinator remotely for our Pittsburgh offices. Recently, I’ve had the opportunity of providing the same support to our new office in Monument, Colorado. I began my career because of a passion for helping others and in my current position, I have the pleasure of making the perfect match between the care professionals and the clients. “The best feeling is being able to lessen the load for the clients’ families.“ I am married with three children and two grandchildren who I have the joy of spoiling almost daily! I have two rescue dogs and love all the Pittsburgh sports teams.

Shanna’s hometown is Pittsburgh, Pa. That is where she started with Home Instead in 2018. She has worked remotely as On-Call Coordinator, Billing and Payroll Specialist and most recently added the role of Recruitment Coordinator. She values the opportunity to gain so much experience with this company and in this field of work. In 2015 she suffered a brain hemorrhage and stroke. She was diagnosed with a malformation of veins in her Cerebellum called a Cavernous Angioma. She underwent an operation to correct it. Once in rehabilitation she relied on the care of others to help her with activities of daily living until fully recovered. She personally knows how important it is to have a caregiver with patience that you can fully depend on and trust when you really need someone’s help. She is happy to be a part of the services that Home Instead provides. Shanna is a proud mother of 3 fabulous and active children. When she's not at their sporting events and activities, she enjoys listening to music and being at camp with family and friends. “If I ever decide to quit my day job, it would be to become a stand up comedian.” -Shanna 

Denise Wright was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, where she currently resides. Denise has dedicated over 40 years in the Nursing Administration Field. She has held Supervisory and on-call positions at hospitals, home health, home care companies, and veterans centers. Denise has a strong passion for assisting seniors to ensure they are staffed and able to stay at home. Denise also enjoys spending time with her family, going on cruises and casino trips. 

Born and raised in Manteca, California, Brittaney has always had a passion for helping others. With experience working at a rehab center and as a Social Service Assistant in a senior community, Brittaney continues her dedication in serving seniors and their families. Making the most of every moment, she loves listening to clients' stories and seeing them smile. Brittaney and her husband recently moved to Colorado Springs for her husband’s service in the military. Brittaney is dedicated to her role at Home Instead, making a difference in the everyday lives of seniors in Colorado Springs.

Vernetta has a love for Colorado, her native home, where she was raised in Denver and Colorado Springs. She started caring for others at a very early age. In 1984 she began a long-time career in health care. Vernetta is a Certified Nurse Assistant and worked for a Long-Term Care Community, supporting individuals with a wide range of debilities. In 1988 she started working with Denver Health Medical Center as an Emergency Medical Technician serving for 31 years. Vernetta has a strong passion for caring for clients and believes in living life to the fullest, giving and learning from life experiences. She enjoys going on cruises, dancing, sharing time with family, and making others laugh.