Meet Our Team

Laura is a Registered Nurse (RN) who has worked over 35 years in the field of cardiology—where 90% of her patients are seniors.

She has a deep and thorough understanding of the senior community, including their wants, their needs, and their perspectives. 

Laura developed our value proposition which has a Registered Nurse involved with every client, every step of the way.

Why Home Care?

The simple answer is home care came to the rescue of our family during a time of need. 

My wife, Laura, was fortunate to have an amazing grandmother – “Granna”. In many ways, Granna was like a mom to Laura as her mom passed away at a very young age.. Having lost my own grandparents many years ago, Granna was the person who filled that void for me, and she loved and welcomed all who entered her small country farm home in Frankton, Indiana (pop. 2,088). She instilled solid family values, a tireless work ethic, and man could she cook!

Anyway, in 2011 her physical abilities started to decline, and she needed more help than the family could provide. None of us lived in Frankton, Indiana. The situation heightened to the point where a family meeting was called by Uncle Doug, Granna’s only living child, and so we all met in this tiny farm hamlet in central Indiana.

It was here we discovered that loving and professional caregivers can come into your home and provide the care, compassion, and companionship that all of us deserve as we age in place at home.

The impact of what this did for Granna was so profound that I decided to start a home care company in the greater Milwaukee area where Laura and I live and have raised our family. We opened in March 2012, and it has been an amazing opportunity to help others. I would like to help you and your family as well.

Lakeesha, or Keesha, is a true home care professional. She has been helping people in the home care field for 25+ years.

She is responsible for all client and caregiver “matching” and all scheduling. Managing the client schedules of when they desire care and then matching it with caregiver availability to ensure the perfect match is a task Keesha takes great pride in. Her roots are in caregiving, and she has a very deep love for helping people and always doing the right thing.

Keesha is a Certified Nursing Assistant who has been on the team for over 7 years and has been leading our scheduling for over 5 years.

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee with a degree in Healthcare Administration and have been working with Seniors since 2008. I started off working in emergency medicine and have had the pleasure of learning from our Greatest Generation and Baby Boomers in many settings since then, including: rehabilitation, hospice care, assisted living and home care. I’ve learned serving in leadership roles that Caregivers and Nurses have such an opportunity to make a tremendous positive impact in a person’s life; it’s incumbent upon us to foster the best work environment for their skills to make the biggest difference.

Hello! My name is Peggy. I have been practicing as a Certified Occupational Therapist (COTA) since 2017 and through that work I have become a passionate advocate for the older adult and geriatric population. I have had the honor of working along side some amazing nurses and caregivers throughout that journey, and I am excited to support our healthcare team in my role as office administrator at Home Helpers.

I also have program coordinator experience and strong skills in customer service. I look forward to providing our clients with information on how we can best assist them in their own unique situations so that they can live their best lives as safely as possible.

When l’m not working, I enjoy gardening, practicing yoga, and spending time near the lake with my husband Noah and our dog, Woody.

I am so very excited to be joining the Home Helpers team. I have worked in the Healthcare field for over 20 years. My love for seniors began in college when I worked as a caregiver for seniors in a residential memory care community. From there I went on to graduate with a degree in Social Worker with my specialty in geriatrics. My experience has grown tremendously over the years giving me the opportunity to take on leadership positions. I went on to further my career and education by becoming a licensed Nursing Home Administrator. Working in the senior living industry has afforded me the resources to help seniors age with dignity and to provide them the best quality of life. Each of us has a journey and story to tell and learning these stories and helping our clients make more memories and continue that legacy is what fuels me each day. I look forward to continuing to make a difference in the lives of the seniors we serve.

Hello, I’m Lydy, an accomplished recruiter with a passion for building exceptional healthcare teams. Since 2018, I’ve cultivated a unique skill set in the realm of human resources and administration, allowing me to thrive in various industries and geographical regions.

My journey in recruitment has led me to the dynamic world of healthcare, where I’ve honed my abilities to identify top-tier talent in this critical sector and appreciate the significance of finding professionals who can make a difference in patient care.

I’ve had the privilege of working in recruitment across diverse geographies, including the United States, Australia, the Philippines, and Latin America. This global exposure has equipped me with a deep understanding of cultural nuances, recruitment challenges, and the ability to adapt to different market dynamics.

My experience spans various industries, from the fast-paced world of retail to the intricacies of real estate development, and the ever-evolving landscape of IT and technology. This diversity has broadened my perspective and refined my skills in identifying talent across different domains.

Building meaningful relationships with both clients and candidates is at the heart of my recruitment philosophy. I pride myself on being a trusted advisor to both parties, ensuring the perfect match that fosters long-term success.

I’m truly blessed to be a part of the Home Helpers team and I cannot wait to meet you!

I started in healthcare over 15 years ago when I became an in-home caregiver for seniors and adults/children with disabilities. I then moved on to become the Administrator of Anita’s Gardens Assisted Living for many years, followed by Sales and Outreach Coordinator at Newcastle Place.

I am a strong advocate for seniors and their families as I want everyone to understand what options and resources they have available to them to continue to live a happy, safe, and healthy life. I have seen so many seniors thrive by receiving appropriate services and care, it’s truly heartwarming.

Community engagement is very important to me. I am currently on committees for the Alzheimer’s Association, Parkinson’s Association, and the Caregiver Connection for Ozaukee County. I love volunteering my time and expanding my knowledge by learning all of the organizations and resources we have available in our county/surrounding counties. On weekends, you can often find me involved in local fundraisers or charity events.

In my free time you can find me at the beach, digging in my garden, laughing with my family, reading on my patio, or playing with my dog at the park!

Hi, I’m John Kenneth, but you can call me JK! I’m a Certified Human Resource Associate (CHRA) with a passion for helping people find the right fit in healthcare. As a Recruiter at Home Helpers of Greater Milwaukee, I focus on finding caring and dedicated professionals to join our team, ensuring we provide the best possible in-home care for our clients.

Before this, I worked as a recruiter for a hospital, where I helped hire nurses, non-clinical staff, and leadership roles. I’ve always loved connecting people with opportunities that match their skills and goals, especially in such an important field as healthcare.

When I’m not matching great candidates with roles, I’m constantly learning and finding new ways to improve the hiring experience for both our candidates and our team.