The Home Care Evolution Boot Camp

Featuring

Dr. Beverly Knox-Pipes

Owner, BKP Solutions

Dr. Knox-Pipes is an experienced and recognized education leader with a proven track record of designing, supporting, and influencing Pre-K-20 Digital Age Teaching & Learning. She is an innovative, passionate thought leader skilled in leadership development, strategic visioning, analysis, and planning; change management, instructional design, educational technology, virtual online and blended learning, and best practices in professional growth.

She retired in 2012 from public education as Assistant Superintendent for the 5th largest Educational Service Agency in Michigan after over 40 years of visionary teaching and leadership transforming teaching and learning K-20 throughout Michigan, Texas, Colorado, and the Department of Defense Schools, Germany. Her focus is creating meaningful connections using digital and distance technologies to offer expanded programming and opportunities to local, regional, state, national, and international audiences.

She is an invited speaker at numerous state, regional, and national conferences. Her work has been recognized by USDLA, Tech Trends, T&L Magazine, COSN, MACUL, MADL, AECT, ASCD, MASB to name a few. She was awarded the Legion of Merit for meritorious service to the Mi Army National Guard and most recently keynoted the Education 2.0 conference in Las Vegas where she also received the Outstanding Leadership Award, before being a Special Guest Speaker at our Home Care Evolution Boot Camp in Baltimore, MD in 2024. As Adjunct Professor & Dissertation Chair, she is currently in research-based strategies impacting all learners.

Dawn Bransky

PT, MSPT, BBA, CDP, Owner, Benevolent Hearts Home Care Bedford

Dawn Bransky has over 26 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist. Mrs. Bransky began her career by first volunteering and then working as a physical therapy aide while pursuing her undergraduate degree in business at the University of Texas at Austin. After graduation, she attended Texas Woman’s University, where she graduated with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy. She is also a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP).

Dawn’s physical therapy experiences include time in acute hospital settings, outpatient settings, home health, Director of Rehabilitation for a skilled nursing facility, and Director of Rehabilitation and Owner for a licensed and certified home health company. While in home health, Dawn used her training and expertise as a physical therapist to provide rehabilitation to patients to allow them the opportunity to continue to live at home in a safe environment, and used her role as an owner to develop a culture of putting patient care first.

In 2012, Dawn utilized her years of experience as a clinician and owner of a skilled home health to start a Personal Assistance Services (PAS) agency in Tarrant County. Dawn’s commitment to providing quality care, her passion for caring for the elderly in their homes above all else, and her devotion to Christ have enabled her agency to become the provider of choice.

Mike Nalley

Aaniie, Solutions Executive

Mike has nearly two decades of B2B sales experience, preceded by 20 years as a Police Officer, School Resource Officer, Hostage Negotiator and a Staff Sergeant in the US Army Military Police. For the past four years, Mike has worked in the SaaS industry selling to home care and home health agency owners throughout the entire US. Mike currently serves as a Worship Leader at his church along with teaching and preaching the Bible to his congregation. Mike is a trained Biblical Counselor helping men overcome the challenges of life through counseling and mentorship.

Learning the value of problem solving during the sales process has been one of the main tools to Mike’s success. Making the customer the hero of the story has helped him to become one of the most successful Solutions Executives in the home care industry today. Becoming a Trusted Technology Advisor through relationship sales is a hard position to achieve. Mike has the industry knowledge, patience and experience to make demo times more informative and rewarding.

Regina Asuncion

CEO and Founder of Ascension Business Solutions, LLC

Regina Asuncion is the visionary CEO and founder of Ascension Business Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of Virtual Assistants specialized for home care agencies. With a rich background in healthcare since 2008, Regina possesses deep expertise in operations and marketing, which she adeptly leverages to offer innovative virtual assistant solutions.

Based in Denver, Colorado, Regina is dedicated to educating home care agency owners on how to harness the power of virtual assistants to streamline operations, enhance client care, and drive business growth. Her unique approach empowers clients to achieve operational excellence and improved efficiency. When she’s not transforming home care businesses, Regina enjoys traveling the world with her husband, snowboarding, camping, and spending cherished moments with her two dogs, Honey and Teddy.

Chris Trempe

COO of Swyft Ops

During 20-plus years of experience driving growth and operational improvement for various franchised and independently owned businesses, Chris has drawn upon a distinct blend of expertise and passion.  This approach has proven to influence businesses to reach new levels of success.  Chris has used his multi-industry expertise to reinvigorate stagnant teams and assist start-ups to execute strong plans for scalable growth.  In 2019, Chris was recruited to join the SwyftOps executive team, where he launched a leading provider of homecare operating software.  Over the past 3 years, guided by his go-to-market strategy, SwyftOps has grown its subscriber base within both the franchise and independent homecare spaces.  The platform delivers an affordable, customizable, user-friendly, and supportive environment that quickly adapts to market trends.   Chris is a partner at SwyftOps and serves as its COO.

Marybeth Sondergaard

 RN, Clinical Consultant, Home Care Evolution

Marybeth Sondergaard, a dedicated registered nurse in New Jersey for 33 years, has devoted her career to the care and well-being of others, particularly the senior population. With a deep passion for elder care, she spent nearly half of her career as the Director of Nursing for an Assisted Living facility, where her commitment to excellence earned her the prestigious NCAL Nurse of the Year Award, a nationwide honor that stands as a testament to her dedication and skill.

Marybeth’s philosophy is rooted in her belief that when you love what you do, achieving positive outcomes for the safety and well-being of those in your care becomes a natural extension of your work. Her approach emphasizes not only safeguarding seniors but also celebrating their personal achievements, sharing in their joy as they reach their individual goals.

For the past four years, Marybeth is currently the Advocacy Director for the Institute for Dignity and Grace. In this role, she continues her lifelong mission to educate and empower senior citizens and their families, providing them with the resources and support needed to navigate the challenges of aging. Her work with the Institute focuses on enabling seniors to remain in their homes whenever possible, creating safe, supportive environments that honor their dignity and grace. Marybeth’s passion and experience drive her commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors, ensuring they receive the care and respect they deserve.

David Posner

Business Coach, Home Care Evolution

David has been in healthcare for over 20 years, starting in pharmaceuticals and medical devices before finding his niche in senior care, where he dedicated the last 10 years. He began as an executive Director, managing branches in MD, DC, and VA, overseeing all aspects of the role. He was later promoted to oversee sales reps in MA, IL, TX, GA, and, of course, DC, MD, VA.

After 5 years, the company was acquired, and he transitioned to HomeCare.com, where we started from scratch. However, within the first year, we had grown it to $2 million in revenue and hired our first representative. By the second year, our revenue had reached $4 million, and by the third year, we had achieved the remarkable $10 million milestone, all through implementing the tips and techniques he acquired at Hurricane/HME bootcamps.

He joined Steve and HME team as a part-time coach nearly four years ago and have had the

opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, both large and small, from the East Coast to the West Coast, and even a few in the heartland.

Kelly Szwed

Certified Organizational Development Coach and Director of Coaching Development, Home Care Evolution

Kelly Szwed is a Business Coach and the Event On-Site Liaison for Home Care Evolution. She comes to the HCE team with a professional background in marketing, advertising, public relations, event planning and small business development spanning almost twenty years.

Prior to joining HCE, Kelly was a marketing liaison with a private duty home care company, where she successfully liaised with hospitals, sub-acute rehabilitation facilities, and assisted living communities. She generated referrals from both new and existing sources, which led to increased revenue for the agency.

Kelly’s experiences in B2B and B2C sales and marketing, along with her passion for entrepreneurship as a former business owner in holistic health, and a home care marketer, make her a great addition to the HCE coaching team.

Kelly studied Psychology at Rider University, received state certification in Holistic Health and Massage Therapy at Health Choices Institute, and has a certification in Event Management from Mercer County Community College. She also prides herself on being a Certified Life and Business Coach with a certification from World Coach Academy.

Scott Weiss

Director Of Business Development, Home Care Evolution

Scott Weiss is the Director of Business Development at Home Care Evolution, focusing on new business opportunities, marketing, and sales.  For more than 20 years, Scott has been involved in the acquisition of contracts and clients, along with extensive business management, and client relations development.  He has helped countless businesses increase their census, revenue, and profits rapidly, while helping them stabilize their growth so that their successes are long lasting and repeatable.  With his extensive experience, Scott brings the knowledge necessary to help any business take their organization to the next level, and make their dreams and visions become reality.

Scott joined Home Care Evolution early in 2023, with the goal of finding innovative ways to grow and ensure the company would continue to reach new heights. Scott’s dynamic personality, along with his extensive sales and management skills, have allowed HCE to perpetually seek out new opportunities to keep up with our ever changing world.  Scott strives to explore all avenues possible to aid HCE’s efforts in helping service providers find those in need of care.

Jen Gasper

Business Coach, Home Care Evolution

Jen Gasper has a robust background in the home care industry, exemplified through her role as the Marketing Director at HomeChoice Senior Care from 2015 to 2018. In this position, she played a pivotal role in fostering relationships within the healthcare industry, resulting in record-breaking referrals. Her expertise in client acquisition and retention contributed to a 67% increase in weekly billable hours in under 9 months. Jen’s leadership also extended to the creation and facilitation of weekly in-service meetings tailored to meet the specific needs of referral sources, further solidifying her impact within the home care sector.

Additionally, as a Business Coach at Home Care Evolution, Jen leveraged her home care experience to coach health professionals and home care agency leaders on effective direct referral marketing strategies, inquiry management, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). She developed and delivered training programs, including webinars, that helped improve referral processes and accountability, leading to measurable growth for her clients. Jen’s strategic approach to coaching and ability to craft and deliver tailored marketing solutions have made her a trusted advisor in the home care industry.

Nick Bonitatibus

Owner, Digital Champions

Nick Bonitatibus is a business coach with a focus on all things digital marketing.

On a mission as the founder of Digital Champions, he is dedicated to helping home care organizations implement social media and video marketing strategies to generate consistent leads by increasing their online presence.

Over the last 7 plus years, Nick has helped thousands of individuals all over the country about improving online presence with his digital marketing techniques. 

With the ever-changing digital world, Nick strives to deliver the newest and most up to date trends to his audience and clients.

Nick’s tagline is “Let’s Grow Together,” which perfectly represents his desire to never stop improving while inspiring others to do the same.

Leah Kosatsky

Business Coach, Home Care Evolution

Leah has over two decades of experience as a global entrepreneur running two businesses in coaching and communications. For the past five years, she has coached Home Care Evolution executives, coaches, administration, as well as some of their clients. She works behind-the-scenes of their ever increasing growth and success.

Seeing the pivot in business that occurred during the pandemic, and the change in the way CEOs and executives lead their teams, Leah developed an empathetic approach to leadership, management, sales, and employee retention. She is quick to identify the challenges that business owners face in the field and online, helping them implement effective, long-term growth strategies.

An advocate that smart, lucrative leadership is an inside job, Leah teaches a proven 5-step process to help you achieve steady business growth, manage your team with more ease, and live a purposeful and fulfilling life.

During the Homecare Evolution Conference, Leah will present a breakout session on the topic of “Empathetic Leadership” alongside Coach Kelly, as well as deliver a keynote on “The Myth of Work-Life Balance”.

Jeremy Fuller

Managing Director of Grow Home Care Marketing

Jeremy has over 20+ years of web design and SEO / digital marketing experience based on return on investment.

He has launched 5 startups, has extensive experience with web design and digital marketing for home care agencies and has deep knowledge of digital marketing psychology. He got his start with affiliate marketing with campaigns generating more than $5,500 a day in revenue.

After learning how to optimize his own marketing campaigns through conversion optimization, heat maps, SEO, Google ads, Facebook ads and learning everything there is to know about copywriting and the marketing the psychology behind it he has gone to generate millions of dollars for clients through his managed campaigns.