Meet Our Team

  • DAVE SCHMIDT

    President / CEO
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    DAVE SCHMIDT

    President / CEO
    Dave has 20 years of small business ownership experience, over 30 years of executive-level experience, as well as a BS – Hospitality/Business from the University of Wisconsin – Stout. Dave is involved in many community events around the lake country area, so please say “hi” if you see him. He is also a professional musician, and hobbies include sports, fishing, and gardening.
    Dave’s focus is on ensuring all aspects of Home Helpers result in the best quality care for our clients, and remaining the area’s leading home care company.
  • LISA SCHMIDT, PT

    Vice President
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    LISA SCHMIDT, PT

    Vice President
    Lisa has been a Physical Therapist in rehab care for seniors for over 30 years. She earned her degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. When she’s not working, Lisa enjoys movies, crafts, and spending time with family and friends.
    Lisa’s focus is ensuring new and existing staff are completely ready for their job, through training and continuing education.
  • DEE ROSSA. RN

    Core Administrator
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    DEE ROSSA. RN

    Core Administrator
    Dee has been a registered nurse for 33 years. 18 of those years has been spent in home health care. She earned her degree at Waukesha County Technical College.
    When she’s not working, Dee enjoys camping, kayaking, snowshoeing, crafts and spending time with family.
    Dee’s focus is initial client assessments, addressing client medical concerns, and communicating with clients’ medical/hospital staff to ensure the best possible home care. She also assists with client medical needs upon request, and assists in the proper training for our staff.
  • CRYSTAL JEZDIMIROVIC

    Care Coordinator
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    CRYSTAL JEZDIMIROVIC

    Care Coordinator
    Crystal has worked for Home Helpers for over 5 years as a caregiver, field supervisor, staff scheduler, and now care coordinator. For the past 21 years she has worked in healthcare and really enjoys working with elderly that need assistance.
    She and her husband have three adorable boys that keep her very busy! When she is not working, Crystal enjoys gardening, cooking and spending time with family.
    Crystal is responsible for schedule oversight and working with care team in the field to ensure the best client experience.
  • AMY HEATH, LPN

    Field Supervisor
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    AMY HEATH, LPN

    Field Supervisor
    Amy is a Field Supervisor for Home Helpers. She started in June 2022, although she has worked in heath care since 2009. Amy has worked in group homes for people with disabilities, at the Grand Rapids home for veterans. She started her caregiving career as a nanny in 1993. She went back to school and received her LPN certificate and license from Michigan in 2013.
    Amy moved to Wisconsin in May 2022. She moved to be closer to family, and lives with her oldest brother and his two children. Amy spends free time with her family and their two dogs. She enjoys taking them to the dog park. Amy also helps at her brother’s restaurant in Watertown.
    Amy is responsible for ensuring the highest level of care with our clients, assisting staff with training and follow up, as well as being a caregiver herself.
  • Loretta Behl

    Field Supervisor
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    Loretta Behl

    Field Supervisor

    Loretta is a Field Supervisor for Home Helpers. She started in August 2024, although she has worked as a CNA/lead since 2009. She has always been passionate about providing compassionate and quality care to clients.

    Loretta spends free time with loved ones. She also enjoys hiking, fishing and playing darts.

    Loretta is responsible for ensuring the highest level of care with our clients, assisting with training and follow up, as well as being a caregiver herself.

  • DANIELLE GRAUER

    Scheduler
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    DANIELLE GRAUER

    Scheduler
    Danielle has worked for Home Helpers for 4 years as a caregiver and now staff scheduler. Although she studied veterinary science at UW-Madison and psychology at UW-Whitewater, she started her healthcare journey 15 years ago working with developmentally disabled adults.
    She and her fiancé have a ten-year-old named Mackenzie. When she is not working, Danielle enjoy cooking and shopping.
    Danielle is responsible for scheduling of all field caregiving staff, ensuring each one is a good fit for the client they will be assisting.
  • Kirsten Rauterberg

    Director of Operations
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    Kirsten Rauterberg

    Director of Operations
    Kirsten has a BA in Political Science from the University of Minnesota. From working on political campaigns to serving at restaurants, she has spent most of her life working directly with other people (which she loves).
    Kirsten loves spending time crafting, reading, walks outside and attending concerts.
    Kirsten oversees all Office Operational, Human Resources, Billing and Payroll functions for the business. Her focus is making sure all aspects of Home Helpers administration runs smoothly.
  • DOREEN ELL

    Caregiver Liaison
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    DOREEN ELL

    Caregiver Liaison
    Doreen has worked in the service industry for over 20 years, so helping people has been a priority in her life. She enjoys hiking, birding and traveling.
    Doreen’s focus is to be the highlight in someone’s day every day while ensuring quality care. She also helps ensure we are well-connected in the communities we serve, through volunteer work and community involvement.
    She assists in on-boarding new staff members, ensuring there experience as the “new one” goes as smoothly as possible, and communicating with all staff regarding concerns or issues.
  • CHRISTINE MITCHELL

    Recruitment and Client Relations
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    CHRISTINE MITCHELL

    Recruitment and Client Relations
    Christine has worked in the customer service field for the past 15 years, six of those years in the home health industry as a caregiver. She is currently working towards a degree in Human Services, with an emphasis on social work and addiction studies.
    In her free time Christine is all about expressing her creativity and relaxing. From writing, exploring a new makeup look, to spending her nights snuggled up with some blankets, a lit candle and a new tv show or film, she loves to immerse herself in the arts. She also loves animals, especially cats. Cats are very important to her!
    Christine is our Recruitment and Client Relations Coordinator. She is the first point of contact for applicants and prospective clients and likely the voice you hear on the other end of the phone when calling the office. A self-described “jack-of-all-trades” Christine helps support our office staff in whatever they may need. From interviewing potential candidates, to on-boarding new clients, she helps keep the office running smoothly, doing what she can to fill in where needed.

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