Our Staff at BrightStar Care® Greater Austin

Our experienced and compassionate staff is dedicated to caring for your loved one as if they were family. Get to know our team.

  • Jeff Whitaker, MPT

    Branch Manager
    With 30 years of healthcare leadership experience, Jeff Whitaker has helped shape regional and national home health, hospice, and homecare organizations throughout his career. His journey began internationally in Amsterdam, where he earned his Master’s in Physical Therapy and led outpatient rehabilitation teams for Nike.

    After returning to the United States, Jeff transitioned into home health leadership as Senior Vice President of Therapy Services at Girling Healthcare. Since then, he has served as a COO and executive leader with organizations including CareCycle Solutions, Interim Healthcare, Halcyon Home, and Kindful Health.

    Passionate about the vital role homecare plays in the healthcare system, Jeff brings a deep understanding of operations, clinical services, and executive leadership to the industry.

    A proud University of Texas alumnus, Jeff is also a devoted father of two. Outside of work, he enjoys exercising, skiing, live music, and the great outdoors.
    Jeff Whitaker
  • Troy Dahman, BSBA

    Human Resources Manager & Business Development Officer

    Troy Dahman, a native of Refugio, Texas, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the hospital and healthcare sector. With a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Waldorf University, Troy excels in management, technical writing, healthcare management, and business process improvement.

    Currently serving as the Human Resources and Business Development Manager at BrightStar Care for over 4 years, Troy oversees recruitment, employee relations, and HR compliance.

    Troy's career includes leadership positions such as Center Director at Octapharma Plasma, Inc., and Grifols, where he demonstrated proficiency in managing operations, P&L, community relations, and regulatory compliance in the biopharmaceutical industry.

    Prior to this, Troy served as the Regional Director of Field Operations at United Blood Services, representing the Wyoming region. He also held the role of Manager of Donor Services, Fixed Site Operations at BioBridge Global, overseeing multiple community blood facilities, as well as other management roles over the span of 9 years.

    Additionally, Troy contributes to the community as a Board Member at Haven for Hope of Bexar County, demonstrating his commitment to social responsibility and community welfare.

    Throughout his career, Troy has shown a commitment to driving organizational success through strategic initiatives, process improvements, and effective leadership.

  • Valerie Vallejo

    Marketer
    Valerie Vallejo

Our Caregivers and Nurses

Our team of care professionals thoroughly screened and trained to provide the highest quality care to your family or your patients. Learn more about our compassionate and trustworthy nurses and caregivers.


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