Neil Goforth

Owner, General Manager

Neil and his wife, Jennifer, opened Comfort Keepers of Yuba, Sutter, and Nevada Counties in 2002. Neil thought the idea of being able to help seniors remain in their own homes by improving their lives and owning a business that could be involved in the community sounded like a very rewarding opportunity. Neil is a Yuba County native, and has worked in a variety of positions from sales and delivery to upper management. Community involvement includes the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, National Federation of Independent Businesses, Comfort Keepers National Advisory Council, Yuba Sutter Healthcare Council, Elder Care Provider Coalition of Nevada County, member California Healthcare Consortium, and FREED Board of Directors. Awards include Comfort Keepers Sales Awards (3 times), Home Care Pulse Employer of Choice and Best of Home Care awards.

Rob Klotz

Operations Manager

Rob Klotz graduated from California State University, Sacramento in 1995 after obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government.  During his time in college he was a member of the NRA All-American Shotgun Team and was involved in numerous student activity organizations.  Rob also completed a Graduate Program in Judicial Administration from California State University, Sacramento.

After graduating from college, Rob was employed for 14 years in the big box retail management industry.  He has also been a small business owner for many years.  In 2008, he was elected to the city council in the small town of Live Oak, California.  In 2009, he joined the Yuba County Superior Court and held the position of Account Manager in the Collections Department.  In 2014, he worked for the Humboldt County Superior Court as a Court Manager.   In 2016, Rob was promoted to the title of Court Executive Officer (CEO) at the Amador County Superior Court.

During the 11 years with the California Superior Court, Rob managed the courtroom clerk and legal clerk support staff in matters pertaining to appeals, civil, criminal, family, juvenile, probate, records, small claims and traffic.    

Rob retired from the Superior Court in 2020 and feels fortunate to now hold the title of Regional Operations Manager for Comfort Keepers in Yuba City.   Rob is excited for the opportunity to once again serve the people of the Yuba Sutter area.    

In his spare time, Rob likes to watch and attend college football games, coach and referee skeet shooting events, attend car shows, and visit the Lake Tahoe area. 

Rena Norris

Office Manager

Rena has lived in the Yuba Sutter area for over 35 years, with extensive office & administrative experience working over 22 years as an Associate/Financial and location HR Coordinator at Pepsi Cola.  Rena has worked in with the community processing sponsorships, donations and organizational team building & community events.  During her time at Pepsi she was awarded employee of the year and was a two -time employee of the quarter. Her community involvement includes various Leadership positions at area churches where she continues to volunteer. She believes strongly in community, culture and team building. Rena and her husband Bill currently live in Yuba City.

Laura McCollum

Administrative Assistant

Born and raised in Willows, California and spent time in the Chico and the Bay Area during college years.  I have lived in the Yuba/Sutter area for over 30 years. Married with two grown sons, home schooled both for some of the grad school years. Worked in the Yuba City area as a secretary before raising my sons. Active in church, and enjoy sewing and quilting. Caring for and comforting others is a profound privilege. I have learned through life experiences that sharing with others brings joy to my life.”

Linda Melius

Client Care Coordinator

Linda was born and raised in Los Gatos, CA, a Bay Area native and twice Yuba-Sutter resident. She moved to West Hollywood where she studied Psychology and Film in Los Angeles. Linda was working directly with the public as an Operations Manager and Esthetician in Torrance California. She moved back to Yuba City to care for family. Beginning her experience with in-home senior Care and Doula training to help those nearing the end of their life, she helped organize their final affairs and provide comfort for them and their families.

Her passion is to serve the community and make it a better place than she found it. As a T.I.P.- Trauma intervention Program volunteer she is able to give her time for those who are experiencing the worst days of their lives through tragic loss, fire, etc. serving as emotional first-aid and provide a resource guide for them after such event.

As the Client Care Coordinator at Comfort Keepers, she aids seniors with assistance for their daily lives by assessing their needs and facilitating care with their new caregivers. She is ambitious and always looking for new opportunities to expand care in the surrounding community.

Gloria Pantlik

Schedule Coordinator

Gloria has lived in the Yuba City area since 2001.  She worked for AT&T for 21 ½ years. Gloria started out as a 411 operator and worker her way up to a Network Specialist Manger.  She has been married to her husband Jody since 2008. Together, they have 7 children and 5 grandchildren. Gloria loves Disney and is an avid Las Vegas Raiders fan. She joined Comfort Keepers during the summer of 2022 and is grateful to be a part of such a wonderful team. Gloria looks forward to many years with the company.