Our Story
Our administrative staff brings extensive industry experience to the table, having started their careers in various Home Care agencies. Through their tenure, they have learned valuable lessons on best practices to ensure a safe, professional work environment.
Meet the Team
Terry Manning
Office Administrator
Terry, a distinguished resident of Columbus, Ohio, originated from Camilla,
Georgia. Upon completing his high school education, he enlisted in the US Navy, where he served with excellence for four years, cultivating a deep commitment to supporting others. This dedication led him to a successful caregiving career, with over 25 years of delivering exceptional care. Terry brings extensive administration experience to our team, making him a valuable asset.
Growth Strategist
Thomas Wilburn
Thomas is a resident of Chillicothe and was born in Ft. Knox, Kentucky. He grew up in Southern Ohio as an army brat.
Thomas started off his career as an STNA for 12 years. In addition to his STNA career, Thomas taught cheer, dance and gymnastics for over 20 years. He was the first male cheerleader at Unioto High School in Chillicothe 1993. In 2012, Thomas started his administrative career in Home Care by becoming a House Manager and later focused on scheduling. He also managed health authorizations for V.A. Vets.
Thomas enjoys gardening and landscaping in his free time.
Owner
Michelle Barker
Michelle started her career in 1999, with her mother as her first “consumer”. After her mother passed, Michelle wanted to give back to the home care community because she was so grateful for those who assisted her
mom. Michelle began
her official home care career in 2004 as a caregiver (DSP). She won the Caregiver of the Year Award in 2006 and was nominated for Champion of Operations (a national award) in 2012. Michelle worked her way up through the company until she was Director of the agency. She held that position for three years before moving on to be a Service Coordinator for Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities in 2019.
Mike Wilson
Growth Strategist
I have been active in the field of health care and DD services for over 25 years. I truly enjoy helping people in the needed areas of their
lives so that they can gain not just independence but confidence in their own abilities. I consider any role as a provider as a valuable one, and a way to touch people’s lives with love and compassion. I value working for an agency that encompasses these same values and really look forward to being an integral member of Dignified Homecare and providing the quality service that I can truly be proud of.