Bryan Hensley and Ryan Naegele both grew up in Tennessee.
Mr. Hensley was born in Texas before moving to the Chattanooga area at a young age, and Mr. Naegele was born and grew up in the northeastern part of the state in Kingsport. Mr. Hensley and Mr. Naegele both have backgrounds serving others in their careers, and they met working for the Boy Scouts of America in Chattanooga.
While they were working to serve others with the Boy Scouts, they were searching for a way to deepen their service to the Chattanooga community. When looking at businesses to open in the area, they came across Right at Home, an in-home care service for those who are looking to age in their own home.
“We both are really passionate about caring for others and being active within the community,” said Mr. Hensley. “Having been in a service-oriented role during my entire professional career, it just felt right to open Right at Home here. We’re creating jobs for the community and providing care for those who need it most.”
Mr. Hensley attended Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Mo., where he earned a bachelor of theology and a bachelor of christian ministry. Adopting his alma mater’s motto “not to be served, but to serve,” he moved back to Chattanooga with the intention of working with nonprofits in the area. Soon, he was working for the United Way of Greater Chattanooga as a Loaned Executive. It was there that he was introduced to many of their partnering agencies including the Boy Scouts of America.
Mr. Naegele went to college at East Tennessee State University, where he received a bachelor of science. After graduation, he worked for the Boy Scouts of America before leaving to work with a technology start-up company in Memphis. After moving from Memphis, Mr. Naegle worked in business development for an internet marketing company before returning to work with the Boy Scouts of America where he met Mr. Hensley in 2013.
After about three years of working together, the friends began looking into franchises to bring to the Chattanooga area. After visiting the Right at Home team in Omaha, Ne., they knew they had found the best fit.
“When we talked with other Right at Home owners across the country, we felt very confident in the support and structure that Right at Home provides,” said Mr. Naegele. “We were very excited to find a way to provide support to our area’s most vulnerable population and bring new jobs to Chattanooga.”
Mr. Hensley and Mr. Naegele opened Right at Home in Chattanooga on Aug. 1. They are eager to hire local talent as they create more jobs for the community. They also feel fortunate to have the opportunity to serve those in need within the area.