Our Staff at BrightStar Care® Gilbert / Mesa

Steve brings a lifetime of experience in healthcare, leadership, and service to his role, along with a genuine passion for caring for others. He and his wife Dana recently relocated to the western United States after spending more than 50 years in Iowa, where they built both their family and their careers. He and his wife Dana have four sons and 4 grandchildren.

As a licensed physical therapist, Steve dedicated his career to helping people live healthier, more independent lives. Together, he and Dana grew their physical therapy practice from a single clinic into 14 locations, eventually merging with a larger organization in 2018. Steve continued to play an instrumental role in expanding that company to nearly 70 locations across multiple states, always with a focus on quality care and meaningful patient relationships.

At the heart of Steve’s work is a simple philosophy: treat every client and team member like family. He is deeply committed to providing compassionate, dependable, and “above and beyond” service—values that are especially important when caring for individuals in the comfort of their own homes.

Outside of work, Steve enjoys staying active, exploring the beauty of the western U.S., and cheering on his two sons in their basketball careers at the collegiate and professional levels. Most of all, he treasures time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Dana, our Chief Financial Officer and co‑owner, brings more than three decades of comprehensive financial expertise to the organization. Her background spans public accounting, business valuation, auditing, and financial management. She has worked as a certified public accountant and has held key leadership roles, including Executive Accountant and Controller within healthcare and therapy organizations. In these positions, she oversaw budgeting, payroll, financial reporting, and strategic financial planning.

Known for her precision, professionalism, and strong analytical skills, Dana supports organizational goals with a methodical, solutions‑oriented approach. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting with a double major in Finance.

Outside of work, Dana enjoys spending time with her family—including her four sons, their wives, and her grandchildren. She loves traveling, walking, and occasionally hiking, always finding opportunities to stay active and explore new places.

Christopher brings nearly two decades of healthcare expertise to the team. With 18 years of experience across diverse clinical settings, he's developed a sophisticated understanding of patient needs and a reputation for delivering excellence. Christopher believes that while every stage of life presents unique challenges, there is always a path toward a solution. He is deeply committed to providing the compassionate, personalized care that ensures every client we serve feels seen, heard, and supported. When he's not in the office, you’ll likely find him working out or enjoying quality time with his family, as he believes staying active and connected is the best way to recharge.

With a robust background spanning 13 years in acute care nursing and home health, Katie possesses a unique blend of expertise. Her extensive experience equips her to effectively address the chronic health requirements of our patients while remaining attentive to emergent acute situations and adeptly managing them. Though her journey began in hospital settings, she found her true passion in home health. Katie's goal is to uphold safe patient practices and deliver care that exceeds expectations, ensuring optimal well-being for those under our care.

Tracy brings over 22 years of nursing expertise and has dedicated her career to helping others. She has a strong foundation in working with others and showing compassion and empathy to her clients. She spent 10 years at a level 1 trauma center where she learned critical thinking skills. Tracy also worked 12 years in hospice, where she learned patience, advocacy and how to think out of the box. Tracy strives for excellence and improving client outcomes while being focused on patient-centered care. Her goal is to give the highest quality of care by hiring the best nurses for Brightstar.

Eva is our Inside Sales Manager with 10 years of customer service experience and 8 years of healthcare experience. Previously, she worked in primary care as a scheduling lead and an activities coordinator at an assisted living facility where she found her passion for working with the elderly and disabled. Her goal is to coordinate high quality, compassionate homecare for our clients.

April is a customer care manager with over 25 years of experience in healthcare. She is deeply committed to helping others and is driven to achieve excellence each day, making her career both meaningful and fulfilling. April looks forward to collaborating with and supporting everyone on the team.