This week, we wanted to talk about some very special people in the EPAGA family, James and Michelle Olson. The Olson’s are the first EPAGA franchisees and we are very excited to have them on this exciting journey of growing the EPAGA brand across Montana and the US!
James and Michelle both grew up in Montana and have a deep passion for health care and caring for others. James has worked in health care since graduating college and has extensive experience in senior care, serving the community through an oxygen supply company for many years. James worked in the Helena area for several years before being promoted to running a large area office in Minnesota. James’ connections in the Helena area are what gave him the confidence to dive head-first into opening his own EPAGA franchise.
Michelle has worked in health care for many years, and has developed a calm and caring presence that has brought joy to the lives of countless individuals. She also worked for many years in a Helena funeral home, helping families arrange services and details for their loved ones. This had a lasting impact on Michelle, and she credits the experience for teaching her the importance of compassion and understanding.
These two are beyond excited to serve the Helena community as it has a huge demand for more senior care services. Being Montana natives, this call for service is especially important for them to answer.
Outside of their love for health care, the two love the outdoors. You can find them enjoying a campsite, hunting, and off-roading through the Montana wilderness. It’s this love for the outdoors that has continued to keep them in Montana despite the opportunities to pursue a career elsewhere.
We couldn’t be happier to welcome them into our EPAGA franchise family. This has been a project we’ve been working on for several years, and to see it finally coming to life is so exciting for us! We always knew that we would find great people to help us grow our network of caregivers. James and Michelle are the perfect fit for this first location!