Our People

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve. In this industry, that's impossible without extensive experience in healthcare, but not necessarily for franchisees. Very few of our franchisees have healthcare experience. They don't need it – because it's what Right at Home's management team provides.

As many of the following bios show, Right at Home's team brings decades of healthcare experience to our clients and our franchisees.

 Allen Hager, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Allen's story is Right at Home's story. 

Allen founded Right at Home in Omaha in 1995 after spending nearly a decade in hospital administration in both West Virginia and Nebraska. He's a graduate of Marshall University, Tulane University's MBA program and the Executive Development Program of the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

After founding Right at Home, Allen helped found the National Private Duty Association (NPDA) and currently serves as its Legislative Chair. 

Brian Petranick, President and Chief Operating Officer

Brian's career in healthcare business development spans more than 20 years. Since January of 2007, he has served as Right at Home's Chief Operating Officer, where he oversees the daily operations of the franchise system. Brian has held several positions within the Right at Home organization, including Senior Vice President of Franchise Operations, Vice President of Franchise Training & Development and Director of Franchise Development and Training. Prior to joining Right at Home, Brian served as Area Manager for StarMed Medical Staffing, a national healthcare staffing company with headquarters in Clearwater, Florida. He was also Regional Manager for Kelly Assisted Living, a national homecare company based in Troy, Michigan.

Blake Martin, Vice President of International Operations

Blake has been with Right at Home since 2004 and is responsible for the development and support of Right at Home’s international Master Franchisees.  Previously, Blake was in charge of developing system-wide tools, programs, services, and alliances for Right at Home domestically.  Blake's years of experience in the home care industry started with branch management for the Visiting Nurse Association. From 1996 to 2004, he served as the Director of Operations and Director of Franchise Development for ComForcare Senior Services- a national home care franchise company.

Tony Buccheri, International Support Specialist

Tony came to Right at Home in September of 2010 for the role of International Support Specialist.  He is responsible for building out the current systems and support tools used by the International Master Franchisees, and working with them to help expand their franchise network.  Tony has previous global franchising experience in the home care industry, and over 15 years of international experience.   He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Omaha where he obtained his degree in International Management and Business. 

Robert Shaw, Senior Advisor of International Business

Robert has over 25 years of international business development experience in over 50 countries in Asia, Europe, Middle East, South America, North America and Africa. As the  senior international executive for leading franchise service brands, Mail Boxes Etc. and New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Robert has led and supported the development of major, multi-national franchise networks. His leadership and experience were instrumental in the development of $100 million international businesses, hundreds of business offices and retail locations worldwide and the development of corporate regional franchise support headquarters in Amsterdam, Singapore and Tokyo. Robert is a frequent lecturer at universities and professional conferences on the subject of international franchising.

I think one thing you can't deny is knowing you've made a difference in someone's life. Whether in a post-op or hospice scenario you are truly adding to that persons quality of life. I love being a CNA and I enjoy being employed by Right at Home.

Tami A., Right at Home Caregiver