Meet The Team | Senior Helpers of Keller

Meet the Keller 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 Keller 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 North Richland Hills 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. For more than 20 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 Keller was proud to join the system in 2026. 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

Julian Echecopar

Owner & President

Julian Echecopar is proud to bring Senior Helpers to the Keller community after a successful career in corporate leadership. He was drawn to Senior Helpers by the opportunity to use his experience in leadership and operations to make a direct, meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and their families.

Julian is passionate about servant leadership and believes that creating a supportive, high-integrity environment for caregivers leads to better care for clients. His goal is to help seniors age with dignity, comfort, and independence in the place they call home, while providing families with the trust, compassion, and peace of mind they deserve.

Family is at the center of Julian’s life. He and his wife, Monica, who is actively involved in their franchise, have a 12-year-old son. Outside of work, Julian enjoys soccer, both as a devoted FC Barcelona fan and as a coach supporting his son. The family also shares their home with Thor, their playful Doberman Pinscher.

Julian is also passionate about technology, exploring new cultures and cuisines, and connecting with people from different backgrounds. As he builds Senior Helpers of Keller, he looks forward to becoming an active part of the community and partnering with local organizations that support seniors and their families.

A man of faith and an optimist by nature, Julian believes that everyone has the ability to make a difference. He is honored to serve local families and is committed to building a culture of care, dignity, and compassion for every senior and family he serves.

Lindsey Shortridge

Office Manager

Lindsey Shortridge is passionate about serving seniors and making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults and their families. With a background in healthcare and home care, Lindsey is excited to bring her experience and heart for helping others to Senior Helpers of Keller.

She believes every senior deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect, and she takes great pride in helping clients remain safe, independent, and comfortable in their own homes. As Office Manager, Lindsey looks forward to helping build a compassionate team and a culture centered on kindness, service, and excellence.

Outside of work, Lindsey is a proud mom of three children, ages 16, 14, and 12. Between her children’s activities and their two dogs, a Goldendoodle and a Labradoodle, life is always busy. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to Taylor Swift, traveling, and making memories with her family.

Giving back is also an important part of Lindsey’s life. She volunteers through her children’s PTA, Beautiful Feet Ministries, and Embrace Grace, supporting students, individuals experiencing homelessness, and single mothers.

Lindsey is honored to be part of the Senior Helpers team and looks forward to supporting seniors, families, and caregivers throughout the Keller community.

Areas We Serve

Senior Helpers of Keller provides a full range of senior home care services for you or your loved one—from companionship and light housework help, to more complex care services, including disease management, and 24-hour care services.