Meet Our Villages Senior Care Staff

Ruth Brunner, Sales Manager

Why did you want to be a Comfort Keeper?
I truly believe I was put here on this earth to assist in taking care of people and to help make a difference in other peoples’ lives. Comfort Keepers gives me the opportunity to further my personal mission of helping people be the best they can be.

What do you like most about being a Comfort Keeper?
I love working with our owners, our team members, our clients and their families. The vast experience of our Comfort Keepers team members is further enhanced by the level of professionalism and commitment we have to deliver extraordinary service to our clients. It is a privilege for me to work with such an awesome group of professionals.

What are your favorite interests, hobbies, or activities?
My favorite hobby these days is to work with my husband in our multiple flower gardens. I also love to go visit my two beautiful daughters and their families who live in north Georgia. My daughters have blessed me with 3 wonderful grandchildren (1 grandson and 2 granddaughters) who all bring much joy to my life.

Where is your hometown? What do you like most about your current city?
I am a native Floridian…born in Clermont and raised in Lake County, Florida. I currently live on 2.5 acres of land in Alachua (just outside of Gainesville). I love the beautiful countryside I wake up to see each day.

What’s your favorite food or dessert?
I love Mexican food…especially from the restaurant…La Fiesta in Gainesville.

 

Cheryl Courtright – Community Relations Manager

Why did you want to be a Comfort Keeper?
As I researched the company I found the company solid and committed to helping seniors stay at home and am happy. I decided I wanted it to be a part of this.

What do you like most about being a Comfort Keeper?
I like the feeling I get when someone feels comfortable and relies on us for support, and I know they are content.

What are your favorite interests, hobbies, or activities?
Animal rescue, golfing, boating, biking, and cooking.

Where is your hometown? What do you like most about your current city?
My hometown is San Diego, CA, and currently I live in the Villages, FL. What I like most about living in The Villages are the friendships I have developed living here.

What’s your favorite food or dessert?
Paella (Valencian rice dish)

Shelley Calkins – Care Coordinator

Why did you want to be a Comfort Keeper?
I was looking for a family owned business to work for, and Lynn and Jocelyn are the perfect fit for me. Plus, I have a passion for people who are aging.  I love helping those who need us and enjoy being a part of keeping seniors happy and healthy and able to live in their own homes.

What do you like most about being a Comfort Keeper?
I love being out in our clients homes assuring that our service delivery is the best it can be.

What are your favorite interests, hobbies, or activities?
Golf, swimming, and boating.

Where is your hometown? What do you like most about your current city?
My hometown was Jamestown, North Dakota.  I currently live in The Villages Florida and I love all the golfing opportunities available to home owners.

What’s your favorite food or dessert?
My favorite dessert is Blueberry pie