The Heavenly Care Difference

Graduating from the University of Montevallo in Alabama, Benny has always had a desire to help others. He has been in the healthcare industry for 25 years, and an entrepreneur from very early on. His desire to help seniors enabled him to put the capital together to go out on his own in 2004, when he started Heavenly Care, Inc. He quickly realized he could serve seniors in an additional way, and began Heavenly Care Moving Services, Inc. in 2005.

Since then, both businesses have grown substantially due to the focus on quality care and the mission of Providing Home Care and Moving SOLUTIONS. Heavenly Care Moving is now local and nationwide, serving residential, commercial, and long distance. “It’s the best decision I’ve ever made,” states Benny of starting his businesses. “I know I make a difference every day, and I am proud of my team in the field and everything they do.” He’s also very proud of his marriage of 28 years to wife Alice, and their three children.

Alice brings over 25 years of experience in Health Care Management to Heavenly Care Home Health. With an MBA from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Montevallo, her love and dedication to the lives of Seniors brought her to work with Emeritus Senior Living. Serving in various capacities for over 17 years, including Vice President of Operations, she positively impacted both the quality of care delivered and the profit metrics within her Division’s 60 properties and over 5,000 units.

In 2004, she co-launched Heavenly Care Home Health and Heavenly Care Moving in 2005. These Austin based companies lead with the Mission of Creating Home Care and Moving SOLUTIONS by offering Private Duty medical and non-medical Home Care and both local and nationwide Moving. Alice is also the President of the Coming of Age Board (now known as EngAGE) supporting volunteerism. She considers it an honor and a privilege to be in a position to help Seniors in Texas maintain independence as well as contribute to the community in various capacities of their choice.

Carly has been in Texas since 1997 when she moved to Austin from Kansas City, where she was born and raised. She owned and operated a daycare from her home for 10 years. She then moved into geriatric care as the House Manager for a personal care home, and later decided to pursue her CNA certification.

She has been working in home health ever since. Her roles have included Skilled Intake Coordinator, Branch Manager, Administrator and Director of Business Development.

Casey is a Registered Nurse who started her career in California over 20 years ago, focusing on Neurotrauma patients in the ICU at both UCLA and UCSF hospitals. She went on to Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara where her health care focus was in Cardiothoracic post-op. Casey is passionate about senior care as well, an area where she has volunteered in the past and takes special pride in ensuring practice-wide excellence for Heavenly Care.

When Casey is a mother of three who loves hiking and spending time with her family on Lake Austin.

Cindy Gunderson has been a key leader, decision maker, strategic planner, and developer of innovative HR programs for a variety of organizations for 25+ years. Spanning companies from Fortune 500, to nonprofit, to start ups, Cindy connects the talents of employees to the needs of any company to better serve its clients. Throughout her tenure Cindy exemplifies her proven capability in spearheading HR initiatives, restructuring businesses for growth, and transitioning operations. Cindy has been the VP of HR for large national financial company and for a local Austin nonprofit. She has been an individual contributor and a leader for others.

For 10 years, Cindy has poured her heart in to ensuring seniors and other vulnerable individuals get the services and care they need. She most recently joined Heavenly Care as the Organization Development/HR Strategist to continue the growth and good work Heavenly provides to those who need it. A graduate of the University of South Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Cindy holds an SPHR and a SHRM-SCP as well as dedicates her time to various philanthropic needs including Coming of Age and Mobile Loaves and Fishes.

Register Nurse in Texas with Certification in Gerontology. Experience in ICU, Surgery, Med-Surg, Home Health and Gerontology. Primary and recent nursing practice over the last 25 years has been Long Term Care and Assisted Living serving as a Director of Nursing in Long Term Care and as a Divisional and Regional RN Consultant for Long Term Care and Assisted Living.

When not working, Pat is an avid bird watcher, wine connoisseur, and loves classic cars.

Kathleen Jones has joined the Heavenly Care team as the Vice President of Placement Services. Kathleen brings 20 years of dedicated experience in the healthcare field, with a particular focus on senior care in the Greater Austin area. As a Licensed Master Social Worker and Certified Case Manager, Kathleen’s background spans care coordination and case management across various settings including inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, home health, and hospice settings.

Kathleen provides a nuanced understanding of the diverse experiences and dynamics within each family. Her commitment to personalized support helps navigate the complexities of healthcare decisions and transitions, offering peace of mind and clarity during challenging times. Her expertise empowers families to make informed choices and find the best path forward.

At Heavenly Care, Kathleen is excited to utilize her extensive knowledge and experience to deliver compassionate and comprehensive placement services. She is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of seniors in our community, ensuring they receive the necessary support and resources as they make decisions about their care.

As a graduate of Florida State University, Kathleen holds a graduate degree in Social Work with undergraduate studies in Family and Child Sciences, Communications and Psychology. In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young daughters. Kathleen loves outdoor adventures, sports, and has a passion for travel.

Born in Upstate New York and graduating from SUNY Broome with a Hygiene Degree, Yvonne made her way south to Austin. She married a Texan and raised their boys in Austin and Wyoming, eventually making Austin their home to be close to family. Yvonne spent over 25 years in the medical and dental field with 5 years caring for her mother through illness and dementia. She is excited to bring her caregiving and health care experience to Heavenly Care. When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, and creating in her art studio.

Emily, originally from San Francisco, received her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Chico State in Northern California, then moved to Phoenix, Arizona. She soon fell in love with Austin and after several visits made it her permanent home in ’04. With a foundation in the hospitality and event industries, she transitioned into recruiting and staffing, specializing in temporary placements. Now, she’s thrilled to bring her expertise to the home healthcare sector, contributing to the continued growth of the Heavenly Care team.

Outside of work, Emily enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring Austin’s greenbelts, eating way too much queso and cooling off by the lake or in a pool when the Texas heat hits!