Senior Helpers Gives Founders Award to Arizona-California Owners
Scottsdale – – October 14, 2026 -- Senior Helpers has given its highest honor, the Founders Award, to multi-unit franchisees Tiffany and Shaun Phelan, the first couple to receive it, for operating four locations across Arizona and California.
The Phelans own two locations in Scottsdale and Mesa, Arizona, and two in Clovis and Visalia, California. The award goes to owners who champion the brand's programs, support fellow owners and earn the trust of families in their communities. Senior Helpers presented it at its recent annual conference.
Shaun Phelan opened the first Senior Helpers franchise in 2007 and is the longest-tenured owner
Shaun Phelan opened the Scottsdale location in 2007. Tiffany joined the corporate team that same year before opening her first location in the Fresno area. She now leads dementia training for family caregivers and firefighters in California and Arizona. All four locations serve veterans through VA contracts.