Our Team

Israel brings a unique mix of clinical and operational experience to Pinnacle, having worked in healthcare as both a practitioner and in various administration roles for over a decade. In addition to his role as CEO, Israel continues to practice as a Registered Nurse and volunteer Paramedic while managing multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities on the East Coast.

Israel lives in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains in the Hudson Valley in Monsey, NY with his wife, Miriam, and 6 children. An avid lover of music, Israel enjoys honing his skills as a musician at the piano and practicing his passion as a recording engineer in his free time.

Andrea has been a Multi-Level Nursing Home Administrator since 2012. She is dedicated to providing high quality and compassionate care. Andrea is committed to creating a “home” environment for all the residents of Pinnacle Health & Rehab at North Berwick as well as a great place to work. Outside of work, Andrea enjoys time with her two young children, her Standard Poodle, Louis and cheering for the Bruins.

Gail’s nursing journey has spanned 35 years as a C.N.A, LPN and RN providing care ranging from newborns to end-of-life services. Roles such as Corporate Director of Clinical Operations & DNS have enabled her to become a healthcare change agent.

She has championed many quality improvement programs with the Senior Living Collaborative and various Maine Health Care Association committees. These initiatives included Electronic records, developing the Nurse Manager Certificate program, Safe Mobility work group, SNF to ED transitions and a Bronze award winning Wound Prevention team. She enjoys being a servaint leader and having staff reach their goals as well.

Gail and her husband Larry enjoy a life sharing their boat on Sebago Lake with their grown family and 9 grandchildren.

Ariel began her career in healthcare at just 15 years old, working as a tray aide in the kitchen at South Portland Nursing Home-now Pinnacle Health and Rehab South Portland. Her dedication to caregiving quickly grew, and by 2006 she had become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), serving in various long-term care facilities throughout the region. Despite exploring opportunities elsewhere, Ariel has always found her way back to South Portland, where her heart truly lies.

In 2024, Ariel became a certified Activities Professional and discovered a new passion and purpose in her role as Activities Director. She brings energy, compassion, and creativity to her work—constantly seeking meaningful ways to engage residents and enhance their daily lives. Her roots at Pinnacle run deep-having cared for local residents and even her own family members. Her commitment to this community is both personal and profound.

Caroline joined the Rehab team at Pinnacle as a per diem Occupational Therapist in May of 2022. In August 2022, she welcomed the opportunity to lead the department as Director of Rehabilitation Services. Caroline received her undergraduate degree in the Bachelor of Arts program at Connecticut College in 2010. After several years in the workforce, Caroline honed in on her passion for working with older adults and went back to school to receive her Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of New England in 2019.

Caroline lives in South Portland with her husband Kevin and daughter Morgan. She enjoys spending free time hiking, swimming, day tripping around Maine, and playing with her daughter.

Scott is a former U.S. Marine with a background in security and has a degree in Industrial Electricity.

He has been with Pinnacle for 4 years in the Maintenance Department. He enjoys the comradery with the residents even going so far as playing our local Santa.

Scott resides in Lyman Maine with his family, he enjoys cooking, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren and dogs in his free time.

Tina began her journey at our facility back in October 1988 as the Food Service Director/Certified Dietary Manager. With over 30 years of experience catering to our residents, Tina has developed a unique ability to know exactly what each and every resident prefers for their meals. Our residents enjoy being part of the culinary experience at Pinnacle and frequently share their own recipes with Tina and her team which are implemented into our regular menus.

Tina and her husband Tom reside in Cape Elizabeth and have two children, one cat and one dog. Their greatest joy is their grandson who was just born in 2020. In her free time, Tina enjoys cooking, camping, making crafts, and spending time with the family.

Kelly has over 25 years of experience with the nursing home, where she has worked in many different roles. For the last ten years she has been working in the Business Office doing Payroll and Benefits. She loves to be able to help the residents, families and staff.

Kelly resides in Lyman, Maine with her husband and their dogs and cats. She loves animals and spending time on the lake with family and friends. She has a daughter and family nearby and a son and family that live in Texas. Her greatest joy is being able to spoil her four grandchildren.