SIMPLE TABLET - Key Persons
Barbara lives with her husband in Louisville, Kentucky. She is an avid maker and crafter who especially enjoys cross-stitching and crossword puzzles. She is a music lover with an eclectic collection and a hardcore Louisville Cardinals fan. Barbara enjoys using her GrandPad to exchange photos and videos with family, participate in virtual family gatherings and movie nights via Zoom, and of course, jam to some good music. As a GrandAdvisor, she has contributed to several tech updates to the GrandPad including emoji's and the Motown music station.
Betty Roche is a remarkable woman who has been a supportive friend and neighbor to those around her for over 39 years since she was widowed. With three children and six grandchildren, Betty is a caring family-oriented person. Despite her lack of technology skills, she has been finding the GrandPad easy to use and loves the device's clear and user-friendly interface. As she grows more comfortable with the device, Betty is using it more often each day. She particularly enjoys listening to her local radio station on her GrandPad, and she is learning how to play games on it. You can spot Betty in a crowd thanks to her distinctive glasses, and she can also be seen around her local nursing homes where she is well-known due to her frequent visits.
Carol lives in Wallingford Connecticut at the Continuing Care Retirement Community and has been there for the past 13 years. She is very involved in her community and is currently the chairperson of the Welcome Committee. She enjoys using technology for educational purposes and was an early adopter when the PC came out 40 years ago. Carol enjoys using her GrandPad to stay in touch with her friends.
Carol moved from East Battle Lake Minnesota to Wabasha Minnesota back in 2020. She loves reading, participating in book clubs, singing, walks, traveling, socializing with friends and playing Goren Bridge. Carol uses her GrandPad to stay connected with her two daughters and son. She enjoys using her GrandPad to view pictures and videos sent from her family such as her granddaughter's college soccer activities.
Craig lives with his wife Eileen in Rochester Minnesota. He enjoys strolls to Downtown Rochester and participates in the outdoor activities and concerts. Craig loves to ride his bicycle, read books and socialize with friends. He uses the GrandPad to connect with his children and grandchildren. Craig and his wife love connecting with their great granddaughter who lives in Denver and continue to watch her grow.
Dean is a lifetime resident of Wabasha, Minnesota and is an active member of the community, including being a long time member of the Wabasha City Council. Dean is a tech enthusiast who loves learning about how technology can be used to improve the quality of life for people with physical disabilities. Dean loves the ease of use of GrandPad and is a key contributor to GrandPad Radio.
Eileen currently lives with her husband Craig in Rochester Minnesota. She enjoys walking over to Downtown Rochester with Craig through the skyway and subway for all the outdoor activities and concerts. She loves to read, play games, and socialize with friends. She uses the GrandPad to connect with her 4 children, 8 grandchildren and friends. Eileen thoroughly enjoys when her 82 year old brother easily calls her with his GrandPad regularly.
Elmer Thill was a lifelong explorer and one of our beloved Grand Advisors. His zest for life was infectious. Elmer went on a sledding trip at 70, played clarinet with his high school band on his 104th birthday, and applied for citizenship in Luxembourg at the age of 106-just in case he decided to relocate someday.
Job Titles:
- Chief a.I. & Innovation Officer
- GrandPad 's Co - Founder
Isaac is GrandPad's Co-Founder and Strategic Lead. His grandmother's inability to use email and Facebook drove him and his father, Scott, to create GrandPad's senior-friendly, solutions-focused tablet. He continuously seeks innovative ways to keep older generations connected to their younger family members.
John recently moved to Wabasha Minnesota in January of 2022 with his newlywed wife Carol. A former avid cyclist, he still remains active but now prefers walks around town with his wife. John enjoys using his GrandPad on a regular basis to connect through video calls with his daughter Angela, who lives in Chicago.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- GrandPad 's Chief Operating Officer
Julie, GrandPad's Chief Operating Officer, draws from over 25 years in retail leadership, including prominent roles at Dayton-Hudson-Marshall Field's, Macy's, and Lifetouch. She propels membership, revenue, and team execution through innovative problem-solving, customer-centricity, and strategic leadership across operations, marketing, and finance.
Louise has been living in Manti, UT for the past 36 years. She enjoys cooking and baking for friends and family. Louise has a beautiful family of 36 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. She loves to use her Grand Pad to connect with all 9 of her children and close friends. Louise enjoys using all the features of the Grand Pad, in particular she loves to share photos and browse the internet.
Richard resides in Anaheim Ca and lives in a home that he built with his father and two carpenters when he was just a teenager. He enjoys music, playing in bands, swimming, cycling, gardening, beekeeping, boating, hiking and outdoor group activities. He uses his GrandPad to stay connected with family and friends. Richard loves that his GrandPad is secure and that he no longer receives calls from solicitors or "junk" emails. He also enjoys the help button feature that connects him to helpful and friendly GrandPad staff.
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Co - Founder
- GrandPad 's Chief Executive Officer
Scott is GrandPad's Chief Executive Officer, leading the company as it builds an accessible platform that empowers seniors to connect with family, friends, and caregivers. He brings a wealth of experience to the team, having led Intuit's mobile technology innovation group and developing user-friendly software for Target, Best Buy, and Bank of America. Scott is also a practitioner of the LEAN Startup Method, which emphasizes putting users first and designing specifically to their needs. With GrandPad, he strives to create a world where no seniors are lonely or isolated.
Job Titles:
- Chief Revenue Officer
- Healthcare Executive
Steve Harstad is a highly accomplished healthcare executive with extensive experience in driving growth, enhancing client relationships, and improving the performance of teams. His career has been marked by a consistent track record of growth, improved retention and deep client relationships, while spearheading the repositioning of corporate offerings. Steve's expertise encompasses new business development, sales/client management, marketing strategy, and digital health for Health Plans, ACO/Health Systems and Employers. His dedication to improving the well-being of seniors aligns perfectly with his current role as Chief Revenue Officer at GrandPad, where he focuses on expanding compassionate care and communication to the senior population.