Our Staff at BrightStar Care^® Chesapeake / Virginia Beach, VA

Dennis is the General Manager of BrightStar Care serving Hampton Roads, including Chesapeake, Williamsburg, and Virginia Beach. With many years of experience in the nonprofit world, Dennis has always been dedicated to helping others. Together with his business partner, Rick, they chose to invest in BrightStar Care with the heartfelt goal of providing compassionate, high-quality care to individuals and families in their time of need. Dennis believes that healthcare is more than a service—it’s a way to truly make a difference in people’s lives. He is married to Jennifer, and they are proud parents of seven grown children and grandparents to five wonderful grandchildren. Dennis leads with a family-first approach, committed to treating every client with the same care and respect he would give his own loved ones.

Julie has been an RN for 35 years and worked in a variety of nursing roles in her career. Working as a military wife afforded many opportunities for her growth during that time. She has been a neuro nurse, an ICU nurse, a quality assurance nurse and a staff development and an education nurse, which she truly loved.. In homecare she has held multiple roles from field nurse, quality assurance, staff development, ICD coder, private duty supervisor, nurse liaison and director of nursing. Julie is passionate about education and training for both clients and staff members, knowing that knowledge empowers people to do great things.

Originally from Colonial Heights, Virginia, Jennie moved to Chesapeake to join the BrightStar Care team, bringing with her a heartfelt passion for helping others. Jennie believes that every person deserves to be treated with kindness, dignity, and the same care she would give to her own family. With many years of experience in finance, office management, and administration, Jennie combines her attention to detail with a deep commitment to excellence in everything she does. Her dedication ensures that every client and family feels supported, respected, and well cared for at every step of their journey.

With her husband, Dennis, Jennie shares seven grown children and they are grandparents to five wonderful grandchildren.

 

Helen has two decades of experience in the healthcare industry, with a focus on geriatric care. Her career began at YMCA, where she taught health and fitness. She has since worked in Skilled Nursing Communities, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Her passion for supporting families is evident in her work. Outside of work, Helen enjoys boating, kayaking, entertaining, and spending time with her grandchildren. She and her spouse have five children and eight grandchildren.

Jamie brings over six years of experience as a Staffing Coordinator, where she plays a key role in making sure staffing runs smoothly. She enjoys working closely with the Director of Nursing to secure the authorizations needed to provide the best care possible. Jamie also has hands-on experience as a Personal Care Assistant, which gives her a strong understanding of both client and staff needs. She’s passionate about supporting her team and always works to help maintain a higher standard of care.

With over three years of experience in non-profit administration and a background as a behavioral technician working with children on the spectrum, Melanie has always been driven by a passion for helping others and ensuring people feel truly cared for. Since joining BrightStar, she has discovered a new love for scheduling, thanks to the incredible support of her team. She genuinely enjoys working with caregivers and clients and is always looking for ways to bring a little extra brightness to everyone’s day.

Originally from Connecticut, Melanie now enjoys life outside of work with her amazing fiancé and their energetic two-year-old son. She loves singing karaoke, collecting rocks, and embracing life’s small joys. Above all, she feels truly blessed to serve others and be part of a company that shares her heart for compassionate care.