Our experienced and compassionate staff is dedicated to caring for your loved one as if they were family. Get to know our team.
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Janet Davies
Branch ManagerJanet Davies was born and raised in Rochester, New York. Janet brings over 20 years of medical practice management experience to Brightstar Care. Her career has included managing the specialty areas of cosmetic surgery, bariatric surgery, orthopaedics and OB/GYN services.
Janet is excited to join the Brightstar family. She is committed to the model of Brightstar Care that provides a personal approach to all patients and takes care of individual needs while only accepting the highest quality care for families. It is an approach to healthcare that she is proud to be a part of.
Janet is married to a patent attorney and has two daughters, two stepsons and six grandchildren. In their spare time, they enjoy riding their recumbent bikes and traveling to see family that is spread out in four states.
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Jonathan Gray Director of Operations
Regional Director FL/AL EastJonathan graduated from Bethel University with a BA in Political Science in 1984.His interests have always been in serving others. Jonathan volunteered for 9 years with the Geneva Emergency Services and Disaster Agency with a final rank of First Lieutenant. During this time, he began working in sales and moved into management. Eventually, Jonathan had the opportunity to become part owner of a company in Chicago where he stayed for 13 years. Jonathan was first exposed to Brightstar as a client. He and his wife were caregiving for her parents who were both on hospice. They used Brightstar to enable us to get some rest at night. Two years later, in 2012 he had the opportunity to join BrightStar Care as a Branch Manager in Illinois. Jonathan became Vice President of Operations in 2013 and remained there until March of 2021 when he had the opportunity to partner in a new BrightStar Care location in Gainesville, Florida. His motivation stems from knowing he has the opportunity “Make More Possible” and serve those in need daily. -
Rayneisha Varner
RN / BSN - Director of NursingRayneisha was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota. She moved to Florida in 2020. Rayneisha has been a nurse for 5 years and started in the healthcare field as a care giver in a group home and as a nursing assistant for six years before starting her nursing career as an LPN. After working as an LPN for two years, she returned to school to complete her Registered Nurse Degree. During her nursing career she has worked in home care, assisted living, clinic, and medical daycare. Rayneisha's hobbies include traveling, soaking up the sun on different beaches, and spending time with family. -
Nicole Slocum
Customer Care AssociateNicole is from the small town of Starke, Florida. She graduated from Bradford High School with Honors, studying Criminal Justice. Nicole is an Alumni of “Take Stock in Children” Scholarship program which she received in 6th grade for academics. After graduation she attended Florida Gateway College in Lake City, Florida where she completed both Law Enforcement and Correctional Officer training. Nicole changed fields in 2016 and became a Mental Health Tech for 6 years using her C.N.A. and Phlebotomy Certifications. She enjoys working with others and helping in any way she can. Nicole is an entrepreneur with her own Massage business. She is also the mother to a one-year-old that motivates her to keep reaching for the stars. She strives to always put her best foot forward while finding the positive in any negative situation. Nicole is excited to bring her talents and skills to the BrightStar team. She thinks BrightStar is the perfect place to let her light shine while aiding those in need daily.
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