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John Botsko
Owner/PresidentContact by Phone or Text: 239-348-5601
Email: JBotsko@BrigthStarCare.com
John Botsko Jr., FACHE, is president and owner of BrightStar Care, Naples, FL, a Home Health Agency serving Naples and Ft. Myers, FL.
Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Mr. Botsko served on the Board of Governors of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) from 2016 to 2019, an international professional society of 40,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations.
Additionally, he served as an ACHE Regent for Florida—Northern and Western from 2011 to 2014 and was president of Western Florida Chapter, an ACHE chapter, from 2010 to 2011. He also served on numerous ACHE committees. Mr. Botsko has served in his current role at BrightStar Care since 2006. Prior to that, he was president of Executive Healthcare Consultants, Tampa, Fla., and a Hospital CEO for over 20 years.
BrightStar Care is a Home Care Agency which is accredited by the Joint Commission, the same agency, which provides accreditation to the Nation’s Best Hospitals. BrightStar is an award-winning agency, which has achieved the Home Care Pulse Awards for Provider of Choice, Employer of Choice, and the Leader of Excellence Award. BrightStar has also earned the Enterprise Champion for Quality Award from the Joint Commission in 2013-2025.
In addition to his service to ACHE, Mr. Botsko serves on numerous boards and committees locally in Naples, Fla., including the Parkinson’s Association of SW Florida, Indiana University Alumni Association board, chairman of the Indiana Society of SW Florida, and chairman of the Franchise Advisory Council for BrightStar Care from 2013 to 2015, and Board Member of the BrightStar Franchise Advisory Council from 2021- 2024. He also is a member of The Rotary Club of Naples (Fla.).
Mr. Botsko received a master’s degree in hospital administration and a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration from Indiana University School of Medicine. -
Ellen Huyser, RN, CDP
Director of NursingContact by Phone or Text: 239-595-4461
Email: Ellen.Huyser@BrightStarCare.com
Ellen is a BrightStar transplant. She joins us from BrightStar Care of Brighton, Michigan and brings 36 years of nursing experience.
Ellen received her nursing degree from the University of Michigan School of Nursing. She began her career at a regional hospital in Grand Rapids Michigan. She then spent five months with a Christian missionary in Galmi, West Africa where she cared for medical, surgical and orthopedic clients. Upon returning to Michigan, Ellen accepted a leadership role in the care of postpartum mothers and newborns.
Building relationships with clients and caregivers is what Ellen most enjoys. Her daily goal is to effectively and compassionately guide clients so that they may enjoy their best health as they comfortably age in place.
Ellen is an active member of C-12 Group, a faith-based organization which provides a spiritual framework for operating successful businesses. Her attention to detail and organization is most evident in her daily interactions with our clients, but also her personal spice cupboard which is alphabetized!
In her spare time, Ellen enjoys the sights and sounds of nature relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Florida and the rewards of volunteering, most recently in a leadership role for a Community Bible Study group.
“I’ve developed a big heart for our most revered citizens who need specialized care and assistance that preserves their dignity and pride. I strive to fill that role every day”. Ellen Huyser, RN, Director of Nursing for Personal Care
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Ketia Saint Cyr, CDP
Employee Relations & Scheduling ManagerContact by Phone: 239-992-4779
Email: Ketia.SainCyr@BrigthStarCare.com
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Lindsay Patterson, RN, CDP
Registered Nurse, Lee CountyContact by Phone or Text: 239-944-8935
Email: Lindsay.Patterson1@BrightStarCare.com
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Ellen Conolly, CDP
Customer Care Manager – Collier CountyContact by Phone: 239-992-4779
Email: Naples.Scheduling@BrigthStarCare.com
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