Mary Beth Johnson, CEO
Mary Beth Johnson was born and raised in Clay County. She grew up learning how to serve others through her involvement in 4-H and community service. After completing college, she began her work as respiratory therapist which eventually led her to home care. While working in home care as an RT, she transitioned over to the non-medical side of home care and loved it. When Mary Beth decided to open her own home health agency, she wanted it to be in the heart of where she grew up. As the President of the company, she oversees the daily operations of the business, manages the office team, helps develop marketing plans, builds key relationships with community leaders in and out of health care, and monitors all regulations and changes in the industry.
Charles Raulerson, CFO
craulersonjr@byyoursidefl.com
Charles Raulerson was born in Callahan and raised in the Jacksonville area. After completion of high school, he started his college years off at Clemson University playing on the golf team. He transitioned to LSU where he continued to play on the golf team and later graduated with his Bachelor's Degree. He played golf professionally on the European Tour and the PGA tour. After leaving the tour, he tapped into his business talents by accepting a General Manager position at a Country Club where he was directly responsible for the daily operations of the golf course, tennis courts, special events, and food and beverage services. He now owns a golf course located in Fleming Island and acts as the CFO of By Your Side. He works closely with the President to monitor financials and sales projections.
Keith White, VP of Client Services
Keith White was born and raised in Jacksonville and after thirteen years of Catholic schooling he graduated from the University of Central Florida. He started working in the healthcare field as a marketing/sales rep for skilled nursing facilities, then transitioned to durable medical equipment for over twelve years and has been in home care ever since. With more than twenty-five years of experience in healthcare, including more than ten years in home care, he has good knowledge of the industry dynamics. He enjoys helping guide seniors and their families through the often-difficult health care maze. He is directly responsible for marketing and networking, as well as building relationships with other medical and non-medical care providers. His teamwork is apparent and was honed growing up playing team sports. After playing football and soccer in high school, he played rugby at UCF and continued after graduation with the Jax Rugby Club.
Jessica May, HR Director
jmay@byyoursidefl.com
Jessica was raised in Fleming Island. Her family owned a successful business that she learned from and assisted with from a young age into adulthood. After high school, she studied at Saint Johns River State College, working towards her business degree, majoring in marketing. After being relocated due to the military, she was accepted into Old Dominion University in Virginia. She later moved back to Florida to be able to take care of her mother after her dad passed away suddenly in 2015. Since then, she has always looked for a way to give back to her community by honoring her father. When she is not at the office, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family. She has three boys whom she adores and loves being creative.
Penny Graham, Staffing Director
Penny is a South Carolina native, and began her journey in the home health care industry as a CNA. During her time working as a caregiver, Penny lost her father to brain cancer leaving her with a desire to assist other adult children who find themselves navigating their way through a new family journey. Her hands-on experience as a caregiver provided her the experience and knowledge to help choose the right caregivers for other families. Penny has more than 20 years of experience in home health care where she has assisted with HR duties as well as Client Relations. She is currently the Staff Coordinator at By Your Side Senior Care and assists with the daily, weekly and monthly scheduling of clients and caregivers. She is responsible for communication between caregivers, clients, and their families to establish the best care possible for all clients. In her spare time, Penny and her husband of 20 years enjoy spending as much time as possible with their 6 grandchildren.
Dane Higgins, Staff Coordinator
Dane is a Jacksonville native, and lifelong resident. He attended Orange Park High School where he played football. He also played baseball at Trinity Christian Academy when younger. He is a lifelong motorcycle rider, especially dual sport and dirt bikes. He spent the last 20 years of his life working in the motorcycle industry sharing his passion with others while providing top notch customer service. He loves the Jaguars and is the father of 2 boys. Dane joined the By Your Side Senior Care team to assist with the staffing needs of our clients in the Clay and Duval area. He is responsible for scheduling caregivers and assisting clients with their care needs. He enjoys his time off fishing, vacationing in the Keys, and chasing his beloved flounder.
Tracy White, Account Executive
Born and raised in Jacksonville, FL, Tracy Rogers White is proud of her deep roots in the community. A graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and the University of North Florida College of Education (1993), Tracy spent 17 years as an educator before transitioning into sales and marketing roles across industries like Logistics, Staffing, and Construction. As an Account Executive with By Your Side Senior Care, Tracy brings her wealth of experience in relationship-building and customer service to the healthcare industry, where she is passionate about connecting families with compassionate senior care.
Tracy's commitment to senior care is deeply personal. Growing up in a family with a rich football legacy—her late father, Corky Rogers, was a celebrated figure in the sport—Tracy also has firsthand experience with caregiving. Having supported her father through his health struggles, Tracy understands the challenges families face and strives to provide the same level of care and compassion to those in need.
When she's not working, Tracy cherishes spending time with her family. She loves all outdoor activities and spending time in her "happy place” - scalloping with friends and family in Steinhatchee, Fl. A passionate traveler, Tracy enjoys cruises and all-inclusive vacations, always seeking out new adventures and experiences.
Tracy is excited to support families looking for home care by offering trusted, personalized senior care services that make a difference in their lives.
Melissa Saling, RN
Melissa Saling is a true Florida native and was born and raised in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. After graduating from Middleburg High School, she attended the University of Florida where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Psychology. Being a military spouse, her “home has been where the Navy sent them,” and has allowed her to work in a variety of settings including, Kidney/liver Transplant, Vascular, and Med/Surg. After relocating to Fleming Island upon her husband’s retirement from the Navy, she found her love of home care as a Field Nurse for a Skilled Home Health agency. She currently conducts orientation and training for all new caregivers and home health aides for By Your Side Senior Care. She enjoys spending time with her family, cheering for the Gators, watching her daughter at various sporting events, and looking for sharks teeth.
Pam Shelburne, Administrative Assistant
Pam was born and raised in Louisville Kentucky where she resided until just a few years ago. After retirement in 2020, Pam moved to Green Cove Springs, Florida in search of warmer weather. She worked in banking during most of her career, but also spent time working in customer service as well as office management. After just a few short years of retirement, Pam decided to join the team at By Your Side Senior Care. She was instrumental in caring for her mom who passed away in 1991 after battling cancer. In 2015, her father passed away after a long battle with dementia. She decided that By Your Side Senior Care was a good fit and where she needed to be for her second career. She serves as an Administrative Assistant in the Fleming Island office location providing support to several departments. She loves spending time with family, being on the boat, going to the beach, cheering for the Jags, and of course the UK Wildcats.
Tania Midas, Staff Coordinator
Tania was born in Jacksonville and raised in St. Augustine where she attended and graduated high school. Her parents purchased property in Yulee in 1970 and Tania lives on that same family property still today. She has two daughters and two Great Danes. Her youngest daughter has complex medical issues with special needs. Providing care for her daughter is what drove Tania to become a professional caregiver. She has been providing care for her daughter and several family members, including her dad until his passing. She obtained her CNA license almost 20 years ago and has worked in health care facilities as well as the home care setting. She has also worked as a patient care technician and medicine technician in the ICU and ER. Tania joined the By Your Side team in 2024 as a Staff Coordinator for our Fernandina Beach office. She is responsible for coordinating the schedules for clients and caregivers in Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Yulee, Callahan, and Hilliard. Tania is also instrumental with the daily operations of the Fernandina Beach location.