Staff

Chris Jones

Fran Bellingham

Michele Treacy

Jane Matthews

Drew Burke

Frank Gress

Recent Blog Posts

Home Safety for Seniors

As we age, our homes should remain a haven of comfort and security. However, for seniors, the risk of accidents and injuries increases due to a combination of physical, cognitive, and sensory changes. Ensuring the safety of a home becomes not only a practical concern...

Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month

No one ever provided a better definition of caregiving than Rosalynn Carter.  On numerous occasions she said: “There are only four kinds of people in the world:  those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those...

Better Sleep for Seniors in Winter

As winter approaches, many senior citizens may notice changes in their sleep patterns. Colder temperatures, shorter days, and less natural light can all disrupt the body’s rhythm, making it harder to fall asleep or stay asleep. Additionally, certain health conditions...

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2 Renshaw Road

Darien, CT 06820

203-655-2227
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Chris Jones joined At Home in Darien as the Executive Director in June 2022, after many years leading sales and marketing efforts at agencies focused on developing and implementing print and digital lead generation programs for major national brands. Born and raised in Weston, Chris is a lifelong Fairfield County resident and holds a B.A. degree in Communications from Quinnipiac University where he was a 2-year captain of the soccer team. Outside of work, Chris spends as much time as possible with his wife Jennifer and their daughter and son (when he’s not playing golf or fishing!).

Fran Bellingham joined the At Home In Darien staff in March 2022.  She was an active volunteer in the Darien Public School system including helping to raise money for high school band trips, a welcome desk volunteer at Hindley, a school room mom and a high school volleyball and baseball team photographer. Previously, she worked for many years as an Advertising Manager for A&E Networks. Fran holds a B.A. from New York University in Journalism and Psychology. She enjoys Zumba, walking and spending time with her husband and 4 children.

Michele Treacy began working for At Home In Darien in March 2020. Previously, she was an active volunteer with the Hindley PTO and the Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk. Michele has also worked at Credit Suisse Asset Management and Loan Pricing Corp. She holds a B.A. from Fordham University and an MBA from NYU. In addition to spending time with her husband and 2 daughters, Michele enjoys reading, walking and traveling.

Before finding a “near perfect job these past 5 years with At Home In Darien”, Jane was a Marketing and Leasing Director for a property management company. She has a depth of sales and marketing experience, making her a perfect spokesperson for the organization when connecting to people within the community. She has lived in Darien for 11 years after moving up from New York to be close to her daughter and family in New Canaan. Prior to joining AHID, Jane sat on the Board for the Darien Housing Authority for 7 years, serving as the Tenant Commissioner. She has a long history of volunteering her time and energies to local organizations, having volunteered with the DCA, St. Luke’s, and the Darien Swap Shop.

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Drew Burke joined At Home In Darien as a driver in July 2022. After a few years of retirement, he decided to find a path to contribute to our community. Drew’s business career was spent as an advertising executive, specializing in media planning, media placement and price negotiation for major clients on both a U.S. and global level. He holds a BA from Boston College and an MS from Syracuse University. Born in Garden City, NY, Drew and wife Jen have lived in Darien for 25 years where they raised two sons. When not driving for AHID, Drew enjoys taking walks in Darien.

Frank Gress joined At Home In Darien as a driver at the end of 2023. Frank is a native of Darien and attended local schools including Tokeneke Elementary School, Mather Junior High School and Darien High School. Frank has also been a Lyft driver since 2022 and currently lives in Norwalk.