Meet the Team

Sandy joined our practice in 1996 as a front desk receptionist. Her experience extends through all operational aspects of the practice and is now doing the accounts payable for the enterprise. Sandy is married with two children and four grandchildren. Sandy and her husband, Dan, enjoy traveling, boating, and spending as much time with family as possible.

Hannah joined Pinnacle Eye Group in 2016 as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant. She has transitioned to the role of medical scribe but can do a little bit of everything. If she is not in the clinic area, you might be greeted by her infectious smile at the front desk. She likes to provide each patient with an enjoyable experience and to make sure they are comfortable during their visit. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, pets, baking and shopping.

Sarah joined our team as an optician in 2019 after having worked for the practice previously as a clinical technician. She has taken on the role of contact lens technician and vision therapist technician. She loves this job because it allows her to interact with her patients on a more personal level. As a vision therapist technician, Sarah enjoys working with children and adults who benefit from Dr. Holly Hardie's expertise in vision therapy. She is a Bedford graduate and has completed studies at Monroe County Community College. She enjoys being with her family and friends. Sarah likes to read, play video games, and be outside in nature when not in the office.

Jade enjoys getting to know each patient which makes her a great fit for our first impressions team. She joined the Pinnacle team in October 2022. Jade graduated in 2020 with a criminal justice degree. She is obsessed with her cats - Luna, Aria and Mila. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and fiancé Trevor.

Katelyn is an integral part of the clinical team. She is a paraoptometric technician and she specializes in using our state-of-the-art testing equipment to assist the doctors in caring for their patients. She assists with administrative tasks, as well. She likes to spend time at home with her son.

Kelly comes to Pinnacle Eye Group with over 15 years medical billing experience and has joined the team as our biller. When not working, she enjoys going to concerts and festivals with her friends and family. She is a proud mother to two adult children. She likes repurposing furniture and decorating.

Elizabeth has been part of the clinical team at Pinnacle since the fall of 2022. She has been a pre-tester and is currently a medical scribe. Being a paraoptometric technician is fulfilling and has taught her more about eyecare. She is a CNA and brings a unique skillset to the practice. Liz is creative and enjoys making soaps, candles, and lotions. She says she is a farm girl at heart and would like to live off the land.

Nikki returned to Pinnacle Eye Group March 2023 after an 18-month hiatus. She is working alongside our first impression team, and we are happy to have her back. She likes getting to know the patients and enjoys providing an excellent patient experience. Her previous experience as a pretester has been an asset as she interacts with patients. She enjoys camping, reading, and vacations to Tennessee with her husband and their three children.

Julie has more than 30 years’ experience as an optician. She joined our optical team in October of 2022. Julie enjoys hiking, traveling with her husband, and being with family. She has the cutest dog ever; Lucy is a boxer. Lucy enjoys walks with her humans.