Our Staff at BrightStar Care^® Brighton

Chris Miller opened BrightStar Care to provide the highest quality care to families and businesses across Michigan. Inspired by his upbringing and personal experiences, Chris is passionate about helping people remain in the comfort of their homes for as long as possible. Growing up, he listened to stories from his mother, a physical therapist in home health care, about the need to help people age in place. His commitment to home care deepened as he witnessed the impact 24/7 care had on his grandparents, who both lived to the remarkable age of 99.

Chris holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Business from Michigan State University and an MBA from Northwood University. With over 20 years of leadership experience in manufacturing and health care, he brings a unique combination of compassion and business expertise to BrightStar Care. Married to Angie and a proud father of 2 children, Chris is dedicated to making BrightStar Care the leader in home care services throughout Michigan.

What experience do you bring to BrightStar? Elly joined Brightstar in January 2018.  She has 17 years of experience in staffing, recruiting and scheduling in the healthcare industry.  Elly has worked with a large pool of nurses, therapists and home health aides for many of the major area hospitals as well as private duty and home care settings.  She has managed various types of private duty cases throughout Michigan including remote areas.   Elly brings her vast experience to Brightstar as the Branch Manager, overseeing the daily operations of the business.  She has raised 4 children and has lived in the Livingston County area for the past 16 years.  She happily joined Brightstar to be part of a company that provides the highest quality care to our communities. What aspect of your job are you most passionate about? Without our caregivers and our clients, we would not be in business.  They are the reason that we come to work every day and they deserve the highest quality of respect and care that we can provide and Elly makes it her mission to convey that message. I provide a higher standard of care by… making sure that our caregivers and our clients receive excellent customer service and an open line of communication.

What experience do you bring to BrightStar? Jennelle is the Customer Care Coordinator for the BrightStar of Brighton offices. Jennelle is the mother of a little girl and enjoys each day watching her grow. Her love of the outdoors also keeps her very busy. Jennelle and her family can often be found out on the lakes boating, fishing or swimming. During the winter months she loves to curl up with a good book. Jennelle is happy to be part of the BrightStar team because we share the philosophy that every person deserves the highest quality of personalized care. She has more than 10 years of experiences in the medical field and customer service. What aspect of your job are you most passionate about? She is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives around her, which inspired her to become a part of the medical field. Jennelle’s time at BrightStar has been rewarding and given her the opportunity to meet many people from all walks of life. I provide a higher standard of care by… Making sure our clients are provided the highest quality of care possible.

What experience do you bring to Brightstar?  Annette joined Brightstar in April of 2019 after raising 3 amazing sons.  Her experience includes 20 + years of care for her 2 sons with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  She was her sons' full-time primary caregiver, advocate, and coordinator of all aspects of their care.  She has been a mentor for other parents of children with muscular dystrophy and other special needs.  She has been a volunteer and fundraiser for The Muscular Dystrophy Association, The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan, The Suite Dreams Project, and speaking at an event for the American Red Cross emphasizing the importance of blood donations. Annette understands the importance of providing high quality care for our clients and putting families at ease knowing that their loved one will receive the care they need. Annette enjoys communicating with our clients, their families, and our caregivers. She strives for excellent customer service.  Away from work, Annette enjoys the outdoors: taking photos of wildlife, kayaking, and visiting Michigan's Upper Peninsula. She enjoys travel and taking care of her pug, Chewie. What aspect of your job are you most passionate about? Annette is passionate about coordinating excellent care for our clients that best suits their individual needs.  She believes in finding the right fit between client and caregiver. Annette loves to help others and provide a listening ear. She is proud to be part of the Brightstar Team. I provide a higher standard of care by... having an extreme desire to help people in need and working with our excellent caregivers and support staff to ensure we provide our clients with a high quality of care.