Jean Ginner

Administrative Assistant

Jean grew up in Des Plaines, IL, a suburb of Chicago (home of the 1st McDonald’s).  She moved to the Rockford area about 20 years ago with her family.

 After getting divorced, Jean met Terry whom she has been married to for almost 4 years. They got married during Covid.

 Jean and Terry live in Rockford with a dog, 2 cats, an African Grey parrot that talks and many fish. Jean has 2 adult kids and 1 grandson. My daughter and grandson live about a mile away and my son about 3 miles away. My grandson who is 15 stands 6’3” (or 4” if you ask him.)

 Jean likes to travel and write. She has a little byline in the Market Street Press called Jax Bytes, and has a blog called What’s For Ginner? which are stories about any topic Jean wants others to know about, and a book that just went to the editor.

Jean has been a member of the Alpine Kiwanis Club since 2008 and is the Secretary for the 17th Judicial Dog Therapy Program which sends handlers and dogs to court rooms, schools, domestic abuse centers, etc., to offer comfort during stressful situations.

Gabriella Gaglianello

Training Coordinator

Gabby has worked for Comfort Keepers for nearly eight years.  She loves working here and believes in Comfort Keepers philosophy and mission. She started out as a caregiver and was promoted to Care Coordinator then to Staffing Manager upon her return to the Midwest.  

In her spare time she loves to visit family and friends, go hiking, go to movies, attend festivals,  musical plays, symphonies, and baking.  Her goal is to become a nurse and teach nursing one day.

Ena Powers

Care Coordinator Manager

Rowena (Ena) Powers recently moved to Illinois from Twin Falls Idaho . She is happy to be back in the Midwest where she was born and raised. She may be the new girl at Comfort Keepers 198 but not new to Comfort Keepers. She has been with Comfort Keepers for 5 wonderful years in Idaho. She is also a proud Army wife and a dedicated home schooling mother.

Kendra Richmond

HR Generalis

Kendra has been working in the healthcare field for nearly 20 years and her passion is to help and support the elderly.  She has been a CNA since 2004 and in 2015 became a staff scheduler and medical records officer and has extensive experience in administration and human resources.   In her free time Kendra loves spending time with her family, listen to music, watch movies, and meet new people.  Kendra is excited to join the Comfort Keepers team in Rockford and Freeport IL.  

Angela Friis

Care Coordinator

Angie has been married for 33 years, has two children, two beautiful grandbabies and an amazing son in law. Angie has over 25 years of experience in healthcare, where she flourished and found her place with her caring nature. She is also an entrepreneur and loves thinking outside of the box.  Angie is an Artist and focuses on Acrylic Fluid and Resin style Artwork.  Most of all, she has a huge heart, her compassion for humanity and helping others is where her heart will always be.  Angie looks forward to growing and learning new things with Comfort Keepers as she embarks on her new role as Care Coordinator in the Freeport region.

Audra Allen

Care Coordinator

Audra Allen has worked as a caregiver with Comfort Keepers for over 6 years and through her professionalism, optimism and caring integrity was promoted to Care Coordinator for the Rockford region.

Audra has lived in the Rockford area most of her life, is married with 2 adult children and 4 perfect grandchildren. Besides serving her community and wonderful seniors she enjoys floral arranging, trying out new restaurants and is excited to begin this new venture.