OMAHA, Neb. (April 1, 2015)—Home Instead Inc., the franchisor for Home Instead Senior Care, a provider of in-home care for seniors, announced recently that company president Jeff Huber will also take on the role of CEO, effective April 15. Current CEO Roger Baumgart will become CEO emeritus and remain executive director of the Home Instead Senior Care Foundation.
In his 17 years with Home Instead, Huber has served as chief administrative officer, chief development officer and vice president of franchise development, and has seen the company grow from 125 franchise offices to more than 1,000 franchises in 16 countries.
“Jeff has played a critical role in Home Instead’s growth,” said Home Instead co-founder and chairman Paul Hogan. “I have the utmost confidence in his ability to lead the organization to a next level, as he continues to ensure Home Instead’s services positively impacts the lives of seniors and their families around the world.”
As president, Huber has overseen strategic planning and advocacy for the Home Instead Senior Care network, provided leadership on key initiatives and managed the day-to-day operations of the global headquarters. During his 19 years with Home Instead, Baumgart has held several key leadership positions, including vice president, senior vice president, chief operating officer and president.
“Home Instead will be eternally grateful for Roger’s leadership, as his guiding hand has helped to shape and build Home Instead Senior Care into a worldwide leader that has raised the standard of care for seniors,” Hogan said. “Since the near inception of Home Instead, he has helped us grow further than we could have ever imagined, and he has positioned us for success in the future.”
As executive director of the Home Instead Senior Care Foundation, Baumgart has overseen more than $1.5 million in grant funding throughout the U.S. and Canada, a number he plans to grow as he continues in that role. Huber moves into the CEO position as the organization continues global expansion to meet the needs of seniors and their families around the world.
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