Meet The Team | Senior Helpers of Northern Mississippi

Meet the Northern Mississippi office

More than 90% of seniors want to be able to age in their own home with dignity but getting the right type of care can seem daunting. At Senior Helpers of Northern Mississippi we believe that getting the best care for your loved ones should not be complicated. We recognize the growing need for in-home care services, and with our passion for helping others, we are committed to delivering the best possible care to seniors in the Southaven community.

We take the opportunity to provide care in your home seriously and make it a priority to provide the highest level of client service possible. We have built an exceptional team of care professionals, each committed to remaining at the forefront of the in-home care industry through our proprietary ongoing training and education programs. You can feel confident that your loved one is in good hands with Senior Helpers.

Our History

Senior Helpers was founded in 2002 by Tony Bonacuse with the help of Peter Ross after their firsthand experience in caring for their respective family members. Tony and Peter identified a need that was not being filled properly by the other companies. They realized that most seniors would prefer to age in their own home rather than move into an unfamiliar institution. Unfortunately, the options available to most seniors were very limited. Most seniors did not have access to well-trained, dependable and accessible in-home care. This was the mission-driven spark that started Senior Helpers.

The first office opened in Baltimore, Maryland, and quickly developed a reputation for delivering excellent in-home senior care with their well-trained staff of professional caregivers. Based on the success of the Baltimore location, the company began to expand. Over the past 13 years, the Senior Helpers family has grown to include a network of more than 300 locally owned and operated franchises across the United States.

Senior Helpers of Northern Mississippi was proud to join the system in 2021. Like every other owner, we too are fully-committed to the original goal of providing dependable and accessible in-home care with well-trained caregivers. Nothing is more important to us than being the best available resource for seniors and families in our community. We are lucky to serve hundreds of seniors in our community, and we are committed to continuing to provide uncompromising levels of care to all our families.

Our process

The first step in the process is a complimentary, initial in-home care assessment with a Senior Helpers consultant. This assessment can help you understand the true needs of your loved one, and your options. Together we can discuss their needs, our senior care services and determine what’s best for your entire family.

We will cover:

Your family's specific goals

Your loved one's daily plan design and schedule

Pricing and payment methods

Implementation process

Ongoing communication and follow-up plan

Meet the Northern Mississippi Team

Lacey Anderson

Owner/CEO

Lacey Anderson, the owner of Senior Helpers of Southaven, oversees all aspects of the business. Lacey fundamentally believes in the basic principle of treating everyone with dignity, respect and thinks kindness is always a choice.

With a B.S in Psychology and Public Relations, Lacey has always shown a consistent interest in people and service. With a successful career in medical sales, Lacey obtained a valuable clinical understanding of patients and their needs. During his tenure in the pharmaceutical industry, Lacey recognized the impact that simple and kind gestures could make, specifically regarding the invaluable benefit of companion care. Joining the Senior Helpers community in 2020, Lacey strives to provide exceptional care to clients and their families, leaving a lasting positive impact on seniors' daily lives throughout Mississippi. Lacey also takes great pride in providing local career opportunities for individuals seeking meaningful and rewarding professions.

Fun Fact: Lacey enjoys skydiving
Favorite Quote: "Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble."

Jennifer Anderson

Owner/Director of Sales and Marketing

Jennifer Anderson, owner of Senior Helpers of Southaven has a solid clinical selling background. Jennifer oversees all aspects regarding sales, marketing, and community relations. As a live-in caregiver to her mother, Jennifer unequivocally understands how vital a caregiver can be to a senior and their family. She has always seen the value of hard work and overcoming obstacles.

Jennifer has a B.S in Business Administration and over 20 years of healthcare experience. She has worked with industry leaders in biotech, pharma, and medical devices and has attained top sales honors from Fortune 500 companies generating millions in annual revenue. Jennifer prides herself on the ability to network and maintain meaningful and long-lasting friendships. She has never lost her passions for life, her family, and her faith throughout her career.

Fun Fact: Competed in the St. Jude Marathon
Favorite Quote: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

Paige Smith

Director of Operations

Paige Smith serves as the Director of Operations, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the business to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. She provides leadership and support to all office staff while ensuring clients receive exceptional care and caregivers are equipped with the resources, guidance, and support needed to provide outstanding service. Her commitment to operational excellence, compassion, and teamwork helps create a positive environment for both staff and the seniors we serve.

Paige attended Northwest Community College for Business Management degree along with a CNA license from The HealthCare Institute. With over 10 years in healthcare, Paige has a deep passion for caring for the elderly. She believes in the principle: “You reap what you sow,” and treats every client and caregiver with the utmost respect. Caring for seniors is not just a career—it’s her passion.

Fun Fact: Paige is a licensed manicurist and volunteers providing nail care to seniors at a facility in Southaven.

Favorite Quote: “The love we give to others is the legacy we leave behind.”

Josh Harris

Caregiver Manager/ Trainer

Overseeing all caregivers, Josh manages their onboarding, training, weekly schedules, and time off, (if needed). He originally began as a caregiver with the company, but was promoted due to his competence, passion, and dedication to each client. Seeing that his background only consists of customer service and management positions, professionalism is something that was instilled into him early on in his life. Josh prides himself in his ability to keep his composure and problem solve no matter the situation. He truly believes no task is too hard to tackle as long as you have the right mindset and tools provided.

Fun Fact: Josh loves learning about different cultures and their mythological lore.

Favorite Quote: "The bamboo that bends is stronger than oak that resists."

Veronica Camarillo

Office Assistant

Veronica Camarillo serves as our Office Assistant, helping ensure the day-to-day operations of the office run smoothly and efficiently. She provides administrative support to office staff, assists with communication between clients and caregivers, helps maintain organization within the office, and contributes to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone we serve.

As a bilingual team member, Veronica plays a vital role in helping bridge communication gaps by providing translation support for our team, clients, caregivers, and families. Her ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish allows us to better serve the Hispanic community, ensuring individuals feel understood, supported, and comfortable throughout their care experience.

With a strong commitment to teamwork, compassion, and excellent customer service, Veronica’s dependability, attention to detail, and willingness to help wherever needed make her an invaluable part of our team.

Fun Fact:
Mom of two girls that she loves to be around and cannot let them go.

Favorite Quote:
“Success is not about doing everything perfectly—it’s about showing up and giving your best every day.”

Maudy Spille

Lead Caregiver

Maury Spille serves as our Lead Caregiver, providing compassionate hands-on care while helping guide, mentor, and support fellow caregivers in delivering exceptional service to our clients. In this leadership role, Maury assists with training new caregivers, reinforcing care standards and best practices, and helping ensure quality care is consistently maintained across the team.

With a strong passion for caring for seniors, Maury is dedicated to making sure each client feels respected, comfortable, safe, and well cared for. Through patience, compassion, leadership, and reliability, Maury plays an important role in maintaining the high standard of care our organization is known for while helping caregivers feel confident and supported in their roles.

Fun Fact: Has been a herbalist for 15 years.

Favorite Quote: “People may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”

Michelle Figueroa

Trainer

Michelle Figueroa serves as our Trainer, playing an essential role in preparing and supporting caregivers to deliver exceptional care to our clients. She is responsible for training new caregivers, reinforcing company standards, reviewing care expectations, and helping ensure staff feel confident, knowledgeable, and well-equipped in their roles.

As a bilingual team member, Michelle also helps strengthen communication within our team and supports caregivers from diverse backgrounds, helping create an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Her patience, leadership, and hands-on guidance help caregivers develop the skills needed to provide compassionate, high-quality care.

Michelle is passionate about helping others grow professionally while ensuring our seniors receive the highest standard of care. Her dedication to education, mentorship, and excellence makes her an invaluable part of our team.

Fun Fact:
Loves to help people.

Favorite Quote:
“Training builds confidence, and confidence creates excellence.”