About FirstLight
in Lexington
Home Care is Not a Career, It’s a Calling
FirstLight Home Care of Lexington is co-owned by Justin and Bronwyn and Travis and Nicole. Our owners have been in the home care business for two generations and are proud to be Veteran owned. Generational experience along with a variety of healthcare experience make our owners unique to the home care industry. While working in healthcare each day, they have seen firsthand the value home care can bring to a senior who wants to age in the comfort of their own home, safely.
Lee Shepherd, Administrative Director
Lee was born in Lexington and grew up in Louisville. He graduated from the University of Kentucky where he met his wife of 25 years, Kara. They have four incredible children, Kiley, Laurel, Spencer, and Liam. Lee was in pastoral ministry for thirteen years where he enjoyed serving in jails, prisons, and nursing homes. Most recently he worked with mentally and physically challenged individuals in their day-to-day care. Lee loves hiking, reading, and spending time with his family.
“It is a joy and privilege to be part of the great team at FirstLight and to have the opportunity to continue to serve those in our community. One of my greatest passions is to empower and equip others to be the best they can be.”
Jennifer Burton, Care Coordinator
Jennifer has had a lifelong passion for caring for others. At a very early age she knew helping others was going to give her the greatest fulfillment. She was a CNA for 14 years before she came to work for First Light. She grew up in Lexington and has spent most of her life in Lexington and now resides in Nicholasville Ky to take care of her mother. She is happily married to her husband, Darrin and has 5 kids and 5 grandchildren that daily teach her the deep joys of life.
Katie Dodd, Human Resources Coordinator
Growing up in North Carolina, Katie developed a passion for helping others. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from East Carolina University, which laid the foundation for her career as a Case Coordinator in Charlotte, NC. In this role, Katie provided invaluable support to individuals navigating various disabilities, mental health challenges, and substance abuse recovery.
Strongly believing in the importance of creating a positive work environment for caregivers and service providers, Katie advanced her professional development by earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources from Eastern Kentucky University. Her experience with a HR consulting firm gave her hands-on exposure to HR practices. Katie is excited to contribute to a company dedicated to enabling adults to maintain their independence for as long as possible. She is passionate about fostering a supportive environment that ensures both employees and clients thrive.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Katie lives in Richmond, KY with her husband, who is an EKU professor. Katie enjoys spending time with her husband camping, kayaking, and savoring great meals at local restaurants.
Vision & Mission
At FirstLight Home Care, we envision a world in which all adults may age with comfort, dignity and independence in the place they call home. We exist to help people have their best day, every day. Our mission is to provide compassionate home care so that the families we serve have peace of mind knowing their loved ones are receiving the support they need to enjoy the quality of life they deserve.
Core Values
We live these core values every day, without compromise. It is what we believe in above all else as they guide our home care company and team members to help us achieve our mission.
