Renee Derenne
Owner/President
It has been my true pleasure to serve the needs of others for the past 28 years. During this journey, I have had the privilege to serve many people with a variety of needs (those with cognitive disabilities, mental health issues, young, elderly and everyone in between!) I have worked in hospitals, nursing homes, home care and primarily residential group home settings. I believe that it is so important to choose a career that inspires you to be a better person. This career has been a true calling and my mission to help others! The benefit to helping others has been more gratifying than I could ever have imagined. I believe I was meant to lead staff to find their passion in helping others. My philosophy is to create work environments where staff truly love what they do. In turn, they are passionate about providing the best possible service to you. Your satisfaction is paramount to us! We will work diligently to enrich your life, not just “come in to do the job”. This mission is personal to me and our relationship with you and your family needs to be too. We are a small company so that we can create a personal connection! We believe you will prefer it that way!
Sarah
Jacobchick
Operations Director
Hi, I’m Sarah.
I am a licensed social worker with over a decade of experience dedicated to helping others and making a positive impact in the community. Since 2012, I have worked across various settings, building strong, trusting relationships and providing support to individuals and families. Driven by a passion for helping others, I have joined Jay’s Legacy in hopes of fulfilling the mission of providing person centered support to families and providing quality care. Outside of work, I enjoy running, crocheting and spending time with my husband and two children. You can find us at sporting events, camping, at Road America and relaxing on the water!
Gina Christenson
Marketing Director
With thirty+ years of professional experience, I am a dedicated and accomplished leader in business, deeply committed to enhancing the lives of the elderly. As our Marketing Director, I am passionate about sharing the wide range of services we provide, designed to promote the well-being and independence of our cherished senior clients.
My approach combines data-driven strategies with a deep commitment to storytelling, ensuring that every message we share reflects our core values of respect, integrity, empathy, kindness and encouragement.
I am honored to play a role in Putting Life Back Into Living for seniors and their loved ones through meaningful marketing initiatives!
Krystal Curry
HR/Scheduling Director
Hello! I am the HR/Scheduling Director here at Jay’s Legacy. I’ve worked within the HR team in a variety of areas throughout my career. Working in Homecare has definitely been my favorite. I love being able to get to know our clients and their families. I’m then able to use what I learn to ensure a quality fit between Clients and Caregivers.
I enjoy being with my family and being able to make memories with them. I have a 10 year old son and we LOVE to travel! Together we have visited 10 states, Canada, and Mexico! During my down time, I like to read. My go to books are typically mysteries and historical fiction.
Nicole Boonperm
Administrative Assistant - Human Resources
KatieJo Drumm
Assistant Area Director - Manitowoc
Hi everyone! I am a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with years of experience providing top-notch care to patients. As a mom of three, I’ve honed my multitasking skills and ability to prioritize tasks while maintaining a warm and empathetic bedside manner. When not working, I enjoy exploring new destinations, immersing myself in nature, and collecting unique pieces of beach glass. At home, I’m surrounded by a loving menagerie of pets and manage a hobby farm, where I find solace in the rhythms of rural life. With a passion for delivering exceptional patient care and a strong work ethic, I’m excited to bring my skills and experience to a new role with Jay’s Legacy.
Lyndzi Eytcheson
Assistant Area Director - Door & Kewaunee
Lyndzi serves as the Assistant Area Director of Door and Kewaunee Counties. She began her career as a caregiver and brings with her strong people skills, dedication, and a passion for helping others. Lyndzi is focused on supporting her team and providing quality care to the community.
Outside of work, Lyndzi enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and raising her young child.
Sydney Schmatz
Assistant Area Director - Manitowoc County
Hey everyone! I’m Sydney, and being a caregiver is something that has always come naturally to me. I went to school for my CNA years ago and look forward to furthering my education. In my spare time I love spending time with my daughter and family, traveling to new places and learning new things and of course, my house plants. 😊
I am so thankful I get to be a part of Jays Legacy because everyday I’m reminded in some way that I am a part of a team who genuinely cares and always has the best intentions for our clients and each other.
Victoria Fischer
Assistant Area Director - Brown County
Hi, I’m Victoria. I’m thrilled to be part of the Jay’s Legacy mission. With over three decades of experience in healthcare and administration, I’ve worked with the elderly, mentally disabled, and those in hospice and group home settings. I’m dedicated to serving the needs of our clients and their families with compassion and person-centered care, as well as support our amazing team of caregivers and staff at Jay’s Legacy. In my free time, I’m behind a camera creating art and capturing memories. I love camping and getting outdoors, and spending time with my children. They are all adults now, but they still like hanging out with their mom.
Valarie Jankovsky
Area Director -
Brown, Kewaunee and Door Counties
Valarie is a passionate and dedicated healthcare leader with over 25 years of experience in the industry and more than 12 years in leadership. As Area Director at Jay’s Legacy, she is committed to building strong, supportive teams and ensuring compassionate, high-quality care across the communities she serves.
Valarie believes leadership starts with people—listening, mentoring, and creating a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered. She brings deep operational expertise, a collaborative approach, and a heart for service to everything she does.
Outside of work, Valarie is an avid camper and hiker who enjoys exploring the outdoors—especially in warm weather. She loves spending time with her two dogs, Zoey and Grace, and cherishes time with her family, friends, and the love of her life, Charles.
Lori
Lori has the great ability to connect to anyone. Her “down to earth” approach seems to put most people at ease. She has a very caring attitude which allows others to see that she genuinely cares.
Paula
“When you can have your cake and eat it to. Some days my job can be tough but most days it’s rewarding. I worked in healthcare for the last 38 years . I’m worn and tired most days but when you can take your client out and put the living back into life thats exactly what you do. Today we soaked up some sunshine and enjoyed burying our feet in the warm sand, ate snacks and smiled and laughed watching the kids play. My heart melted knowing at 94 years old you can still enjoy life. It started to get chilly for her thin skin so we wrapped in a blanket to keep warm, then anxiety stepped in so that was my Q to head back to the one comfort place she calls home. She ate her lunch. It was then nap time, as I tucked her in for her afternoon nap she took her hands and placed them on my face telling me how much she enjoyed the sand on her feet and how much she loves me. This woman has won my heart 
and no matter how tired, how sore, and achy I am I’ll always be there to love and comfort her. This is why I love my job. it’s people and families like hers that keep me keeping on.”
Linda
Linda has the ability to get things done. She will often take on projects that need to be done and is very self sufficient to see what needs to be done and do it. Her attention to detail and the willingness to go the extra mile is first-rate.
Carol
Carol was the first of our staff to complete two of our training programs through Home Care Pulse. She became certified as an Alzheimer’s Association recognized Alzheimer’s Specialist and a Palliative Care Specialist.
Training for Staff
Jay’s Legacy Home Care believes in our staff and sets them up to succeed. Here at Jay’s Legacy Home Care, we invest in our caregivers to be the best they can be. We offer instructional training to become specialists in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, infection control, behavioral healthcare, preventing readmissions, restorative care, palliative care and much more.
