Meet Our Team at Amada Senior Care of Southern Utah
Ty Tippets | President and Owner
A southern Utah native, Ty serves as the President and Owner of Amada Senior Care of Southern Utah, a top-tier in-home senior care company serving the needs of the elderly and disabled in southwestern Utah. Establishing Amada Senior Care Southern Utah in 2016, Ty strives to deliver the best in senior care by living the core values of compassion, charity, honesty, professionalism, and gratitude. Ty also serves as the Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of the St. George Surgical Center.
Ty and his wife, Charise, have been married for 35 years. They have six children and six grandchildren, and are active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Ty enjoys many outdoor activities including boating, camping, hunting, fishing, rappelling, canyoneering, and scuba diving. He and Charise live on an acre of land in St. George with their younger children, as well as two horses, three dogs, two cats (including a “mangy orange tomcat”) and a Nigerian Dwarf goat named Buckie.
Charise Tippets | Owner and Vice President
It was only natural for Charise to follow the call of caregiving, as she is the eldest of 10 children. After earning an Associate Degree in Business Administration, she took a break from her studies to serve as a professional nanny before resuming her education at Southern Utah University.
A life of service defines Charise’s contributions to church, family and the community. She has held a wide variety of positions in the Parent-Teacher Association, the Boy Scouts of America where she committed 15 years in the Cub Scout program and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints as a teacher and leader. In addition, Charise is a hands-on executive at Amada Senior Care Southern Utah, where she leads the caregiving team as a client scheduler and senior care advisor.
Brent Mason | COO
Brent is a native to Southern Utah with a pioneer pedigree dating back to the Sevier County Settlers. Born the second-youngest of 12 children, Brent has long understood the importance of human connection and respect for elders. From the outset, his primary focus and motivation has been to enrich lives through selfless service. On those rare occasions when he is not at the office, Brent can be found at one of the handful of in Washington county fishing or simply paddling around and taking in the beautiful Southern Utah landscape.
Elizabeth Nootbaar | RN
Elizabeth has had the privilege of serving the southern Utah community throughout her career—first as a CNA, then as an LVN, and now as an RN. Although much of her RN experience has been in a hospital setting, her journey began in an assisted living facility, where she supported seniors and their families. Those early years taught her the compassion and skills required to truly enhance someone’s quality of life. It was beautiful to see how in preserving a person’s dignity through care, their overall well-being was also directly impacted. Her experiences working within a senior care facility would not only go on to impact the care She provides medically as an RN, but also the care she provides as a granddaughter for the seniors in my own family who are suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia. Elizabeth believes that older adult community has so much to offer us, and she is excited to be working alongside them and the caregivers who serve them.
Jessica Carbajal | Lead Trainer
For Jessica, home care is more than a career—it’s a calling. Having worked closely with seniors, families, and caregivers throughout her career, she has seen firsthand the difference compassionate care can make in someone’s life. Jessica is passionate about helping older adults maintain their independence while providing families with confidence and peace of mind. She takes pride in creating meaningful relationships, supporting her team, and ensuring every client receives care that feels personal, respectful, and genuine.
Karyn Jensen | Scheduling Manager
Karyn is best known by Saint George natives for her 15 years spent as General Manager of the J.B.’s Express mart where her shop was featured in the Saint George News as the best place to get a soda 3 years in a row. Karyn also spent years as the Business Office Manager for Primrose Retirement Community where she developed a heart for serving the senior community. Karyn adds a “touch of honey” to every interaction and has demonstrated time and again that kindness and patience go hand-in-hand with exceptional care. Karyn is known as “the voice of Amada” as she is the primary contact for our wonderful caregivers and clients.
Denise Sylvester | Office Administrator
Denise is a seasoned professional with decades of administrative experience at every level. Denise’s storied career includes service as the Press Officer at the Scottish Parliament, A paralegal for MacLaughlan & MacKenzie in Edinburgh, Scotland, and as an interviewer for Ipsos/Mori. While on a visit to the United States over a decade ago, Denise met the love of her life and settled down in our little piece of Southern Utah paradise. Denise thrives behind the scenes helping to deliver a seamless and outstanding senior care experience.
Annie Moreno | Recruiter
Annie Moreno is a Recruiter with Amada Senior Care who loves connecting great people with meaningful opportunities. She is passionate about building relationships, creating a welcoming candidate experience, and helping compassionate caregivers find roles where they can truly make a difference. Annie brings a positive attitude, genuine enthusiasm, and a people-first approach to every interaction. She enjoys meeting new people, supporting her team, and celebrating the successes of others. Outside of work, Annie enjoys exploring Southern Utah, trying new restaurants, spending time with family and friends, and finding creative ways to make both work and life a little more fun.
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