About Comfort Keepers^®of the Peoria and Bloomington, IL areas

A father daughter team, Paul Carnegie and Julie Carnegie Reams opened Comfort Keepers in Peoria, IL in the fall of 2001. Caring for seniors seemed a natural fit for Paul and Julie. Paul and his family helped to care for his aging parents (who both lived into their mid nineties!) and Julie began volunteering in nursing homes and hospitals at the age of 12.

Caring does indeed run in the family and Paul and Julie’s first Comfort Keeper was Paul’s oldest daughter Linda who took care of their first client and continues to work as a Comfort Keeper today. Paul’s two other daughters work in caring professions, one as a Registered Nurse and the other as a Physical Therapy Assistant and his son operates another local business opened by Paul in 1975 and his son-in-law Dave (Julie’s husband) works as Marketing Manager for Comfort Keepers.

Paul Carnegie-CEO

Paul brings a unique combination of experiences to his work at Comfort Keepers. Originally from Detroit, MI, Paul worked in radio both on air and in management for 20 years. In 1970 the Carnegie family moved to Central Illinois where Paul opened several of his own business.. In 2001, while looking to expand his existing business interests Paul founded Comfort Keepers and the rest, as they say, is history.

Julie Carnegie Reams-General Manager

After five years as a stay at home mom, Julie returned to the business world joining with her father to bring Comfort Keepers to Central Illinois. Caring for seniors was a large part of the Carnegie family culture and felt like a very natural fit for Julie who still loves the opportunity to “get out of the office” and spend time with Comfort Keepers clients.

Dave Reams-Marketing Director

Being Julie’s husband wasn’t the only qualification Dave brought to the table when Comfort Keepers decided to add a full time marketer to the staff in 2005. Dave’s warm personality and 15 years experience in sales and customer service and have made him a welcome face throughout Central Illinois.

Kathleen Crowell-Client Care Manager

A Registered Nurse since 1997, Kathleen has centered much of her career on geriatrics working in hospitals, nursing homes and in home health. Kathleen’s extensive knowledge of the many conditions our clients face allows her to create personalized plans of care for each client. Kathleen is also responsible for evaluating the skills of employees as well as assigning and tracking continuing education for all of our Comfort Keepers.

Christine Holmes-Office Coordinator