About The Owner

My HDE story:

In 2009, I moved back home to Oregon and started HDE Home Care. I had gained experience in home care agency administration and had the itch to move home and work for myself. Fast forward to today and I'm lucky that my now wife, Trudy, believed in me and helped make it happen by supporting me in numerous ways.

Along the way I learned countless lessons wearing the hat of a business owner, DSP, and nearly every other position in between. I gained knowledge about building a team to run an organization. I also discovered the importance of community involvement, celebrating each other's successes, and self-reflection in times of humility. Serving people with disabilities and being an employer is hard work, but it is fulfilling work. I am as excited as ever about the future of HDE and what we can do for people who need support at home and in the community.

Personally:

My list of hobbies and interests away from work is quite long. I rarely feel like there's enough time in the day! I stay active by playing tennis, training for an annual 10k, and working hard in my yard at home. I socialize with friends and family while watching sports (go Ducks!), hosting parties, going on trips, and much more. I relax by gardening, going on walks, doing puzzles, watching shows with Trudy, and easy hangouts with my brother and other close friends. Last and not least, I keep my heart full by spending time with Trudy and our 3 daughters. We've had many incredible adventures and I hope the best is yet to come 😊