Our Staff at BrightStar Care® Lane County

A Washington State native, Jennifer has been managing in health care related fields since 1999. Because she was President and COO of an orthopedic specialty hospital in Los Angeles California as well as the Chief Administrative Officer of a two-hospital system in Eugene and Springfield, she has an immense knowledge of the healthcare industry and what it takes to build and sustain a healthy company with happy employees, strong policies and excellent training practices. In 2014 Jennifer decided to open BrightStar Care of Lane County because she felt there was limited options for quality in-home care and home health care agencies in our area and thought she could create a company based on strong core values and by appreciating her employees who would in-turn provide premium care for her clients. Her mission is to provide the highest quality care to our clients with nurse driven care and give peace of mind to families in need of specialized care for just about any situation imaginable. She has her Bachelors in Science from Whitman College in Walla Walla Washington and her Masters of Business Administration from Pepperdine University in Malibu California. Jennifer and her husband Mark have three adult aged children, and they all enjoy everything the Oregon outdoors and Northwest has to offer.

Shelley has been a registered nurse since 2004. She went back to school in 2022; earned her BSN in June 2024 and has held her critical care certification since 2017. Her nursing background includes critical care, flight nursing, infectious disease, home infusion, and clinical research. With two decades of ICU experience and a decade as a flight nurse, Shelley brings strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and expertise in caring for people with complex needs. She also has experience in patient and family education, care coordination, staff training, and process improvement. Shelley is excited to bring her nursing experience to the role as Director of Nursing at BrightStar Care of Lane, Linn, and Benton Counties and to help support a safe, skilled, and compassionate clinical team. Her goal is to prioritize excellent care while ensuring that patients and families feel heard, respected, and confident in the care they receive. Shelley has been in Eugene since 2019 and enjoys everything the great Oregon outdoors has to offer including hiking, paddle boarding, and exploring in her Jeep. She has two fur babies; Cooper, a Boxer mix and Lola, a Huskey Shepherd mix. Shelley's favorite Core Values are Do The Right Thing and Be Open and Positive.

As native of the Pacific Northwest, Mark grew up in the Bellevue Washington area, but is happy to now call Eugene home since 2013. He has a diverse background in IT, nutrition and the culinary arts. A proud father of three, he is a successful triathlete and avid golfer who is always searching for the perfect fairway in our beautiful State of Oregon. As a Co-Owner of BrightStar Care of Lane County and our Sales and Marketing Director, Mark brings a unique talent base to our agency. He enjoys every exchange with clients and employees alike and is always striving to achieve the highest standard of care as his and our agency’s ultimate goal.

Born in Oregon, Keeli was raised in Alaska. She returned to Oregon in 1999 to attend college at Oregon State. Keeli began working in Health Care at 18, starting her career as a Medical Assistant working in Radiation Oncology and then as a CNA in skilled nursing homes for 12 years while attending college. She has an AS in Biology, a BS in Criminal Justice and Social Work and an MBA in Health Care Administration. She previously spent five years as the Office and Billing Manager with this amazing BrightStar Care team before leaving in 2021 to open her own billing company and being the Director of Health and Management at Pioneer Pacific College. With over 20 years of clinical, administrative, and leadership experience in healthcare, her business is thriving and Keeli is excited that she and her company can work with BrightStar Care of Lane County again! Keeli is a dog mom to her 6-year-old Pitty mix, Hercules. She and Hercules love to travel the PNW, camp and hike. They both consider the Oregon Coast their happy place.

Dea is proud to be a Eugene local. She has been managing healthcare offices for over 15 years including recruiting, scheduling, budgeting, regulations, policy, and community outreach. She loves the Oregon outdoors, crafting, event planning, and spending time with her very large family. Her favorite BrightStar Care Core Value is "Serve With Passion" as she believes everyone should be treated in a respectable way and to be able to live their best independent life as possible.

Tanya is a born and raised native of Oregon who grew up in Cottage Grove. She always loved caring for others so she started her nursing career when she was 18. Tanya was a caregiver for a while and then received her Certified Nursing Aid license in 2001. She has worked in many capacities at assisted livings, long-term homes, and medical clinics. Tanya has four wonderful adult children and three beautiful grandbabies that mean the world to her. She just moved to Oakridge and is enjoying everything the country has to offer. Tanya enjoys spending time with friends and family, especially the grandbabies! Her hobbies include kayaking, going to the beach, and traveling around our beautiful country. Tanya is thrilled to be a part of the BrightStar Care of Lane, Linn, and Benton Counties team and her favorite BrightStar Care Core Value is Serve With Passion!

Before relocating to the United States in December 1999, Lynette spent ten years working as an Administrative Assistant at the Rockefeller Foundation in Nairobi, Kenya. She and her family settled in Minnesota, where Lynette pursued her lifelong dream of working in healthcare. She attended Century College in White Bear Lake, earning a diploma in Medical Assisting before completing her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training in 2003.

Lynette spent several years working in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, home care, dementia care, and hospice. Her journey later took her into the hospitality industry, where she built a rewarding career with Hilton Hotels in Georgia and North Carolina. Lynette started in the back of the house as a dish washer and, worked her way through various departments, eventually becoming a Front Office Supervisor in 2023.

After relocating with my family to Eugene, Oregon, Lynette joined another Hilton property before an opportunity to return to healthcare brought me to BrightStar Care of Lane County as a Customer Care Manager, responsible for client and employee scheduling.

Throughout her career, whether in healthcare or hospitality, Lynette's passion has remained the same: being accountable, serving people with compassion, having integrity, and striving for excellence. Raised with strong values of leadership, accountability, and respect, Lynette brings these principles into everything she does. In her current role, she is committed to ensuring that our clients and their families experience compassionate, dependable, and quality care. She believes in building meaningful relationships, earning trust, and making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve. Her favorite BrightStar Care Core Value is Serving with Passion.