Staff Members
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Mathew Karivelil, Director of Environmental Services
Director of Environmental Services - 112 -
Staci Gieger
Nurse Educator - 109 -
Jessica Edwards, Administrator
Administrator - 102 -
Candice Hayes, DON
Director of Nursing - 121 -
Meagan Trumbull, RN
3rd Floor Manager - 106 -
Rickell Schoenknecht, Nurse Manager
2nd Floor Nurse Manager - 128 -
Rebecca Ladlee, Nurse Manager
4th Floor Nurse Manager - 143 -
Amy Courtoies, ACSW, APHSW-C
Director of Social Work - 110 -
Autumn Quill
Social Worker, LMSW - 110 -
Patricia Ingersoll
Business Office Manager - 107 -
Heather Becker, Receptionist/Business Office Assistant
Receptionist/Business Office Assistant - 101 -
Sean McDonald, Director of Rehabilitation
Director of Rehabilitation - 159 -
Jada Harden, Director of Activities
Director of Activities - 119 -
Rashad Smith, Director of Food Services
Director of Food Services - 125 -
Christopher Miller, Director of Housekeeping
Director of Housekeeping -
Guy Calleri, Human Resources
Director of Human Resources - 115 -
Pamela Vedder, MDS Coordinator
MDS Coordinator - 103 -
Tracy Notar, Corporate Admission Director
Corporate Admissions Director

Mathew Karivelil, Director of Environmental Services
Director of Environmental Services - 112 Email: mkarivelil@capstonecenterrehab.com Phone: 518-842-6790
Jessica Edwards, Administrator
Administrator - 102 Email: jedwards@capstonecenterrehab.com Phone: 518-842-6790My name is Jessica Edwards; I started out at Capstone in October of 2018 as assistant administrator and then transitioned to Administrator in December of 2018. I attended SUNY Empire State College online where I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Community and Health Services with a concentration in Health Administration and Aging. I have been working in skilled nursing facilities for the past 10 years in various departments along with spending a few years in the home care atmosphere. From a young age my goal was always to become a nursing home administrator. I enjoy spending time with my family, fishing, camping and golfing.

Candice Hayes, DON
Director of Nursing - 121 Email: chayes@capstonecenterrehab.com Phone: 518-842-6790My name is Candice. I just recently started working at Capstone. I received my associates’ degree from FMCC and then went on to complete my bachelor’s degree at Utica College. Prior to Capstone, I worked as an RN at St. Mary’s Healthcare for ten years, most recently in the ICU, and I worked as a CNA for five years before that. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our children, photography and spending time outdoors.

Meagan Trumbull, RN
3rd Floor Manager - 106 Email: mtrumbull@capstonecenterrehab.com Phone: 518-842-6790
Rickell Schoenknecht, Nurse Manager
2nd Floor Nurse Manager - 128 Email: rschoenknecht@capstonecenterrehab.com Phone: 518-842-6790
Rebecca Ladlee, Nurse Manager
4th Floor Nurse Manager - 143 Email: rladlee@capstonecenterrehab.com Phone: 518-842-6790I’ve been at Capstone for about a month. I studied Early Childhood Elementary at SUNY Plattsburgh and graduated in 2007. I worked in that field for a few years and then decided I wanted to take my career to the next level and continue to help in the community by becoming a nurse! I have a passion for helping those with dementia and their families, as it has personally impacted my life in so many ways. In my spare time, I love spending time with my husband, son and golden retriever. I love being on the lake or ocean, fall is my favorite season while I watch Notre Dame Football games with my family and friends.

Amy Courtoies, ACSW, APHSW-C
Director of Social Work - 110 Email: acourtoies@capstonecenterrehab.com Phone: 5188426790
Patricia Ingersoll
Business Office Manager - 107 Email: pingersoll@capstonecenterrehab.com Phone: 518-842-6790My name is Trish, I started here at Capstone January 2021. I bring with me over 17 years of experience working in a Business Office. I’m very excited to be joined with this Team of Professionals as we all have one common goal-Providing our Residents with The Best Care Possible.
I am your point of contact for all Business needs, Insurance questions, and anything Finance related at Capstone. In my Spare time I enjoy Spending time with Family, Dirt Track Racing and Watching The Dallas Cowboys.

Heather Becker, Receptionist/Business Office Assistant
Receptionist/Business Office Assistant - 101 Email: hbecker@capstonecenterrehab.com Phone: 518-842-6790My name is Heather, I started out at Capstone in 2002 as a CNA, I then transitioned to Nursing Scheduler and in 2018 I became the full time Receptionist/Business Office Assistant. My hobbies include camping, attending car shows, riding motorcycles and snowmobiling.

Sean McDonald, Director of Rehabilitation
Director of Rehabilitation - 159 Email: capstone@gemrehab.com Phone: 518-842-6790
Jada Harden, Director of Activities
Director of Activities - 119 Email: jharden@capstonecenterrehab.com Phone: 518-842-6790
Rashad Smith, Director of Food Services
Director of Food Services - 125 Email: rsmith@capstonecenterrehab.com Phone: 518-842-6790
Christopher Miller, Director of Housekeeping
Director of Housekeeping Email: cmiller@capstonecenterrehab.com Phone: 518-842-6790I found a new home at Capstone. I had been a welder and needed more took a huge leap leaving my job of 25 years to become part of the family that cares for and supports the Residents at Capstone. I have been married for almost 26 years, I am a father to five and a grandfather to ten. I enjoy volunteer work and rode as a volunteer Paramedic for 16 years and now a volunteer firefighter of 14 years. I have 3 ginger kitties that rule my roost, I work to give them a better life. I enjoy traveling, snorkeling, hunting, camping, fishing, and the dirt track.

Guy Calleri, Human Resources
Director of Human Resources - 115 Email: gcalleri@capstonecenterrehab.com Phone: 518-842-6790My name is Guy Calleri; I started out at Capstone in September of 2019. I attended Nathaniel Hawthorne College located in Antrim, NH where I graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration. I came to Capstone with over 20 years’ experience in Human Resources. I specialize in employee benefits, labor practices, and developing strong employee relations. At the age of 21 I was teaching college as a Flight Instructor and Ground Instructor. I am currently part of the Civil Air Patrol- USAF Auxiliary, Capital Region Human Resource Association, and Society for Human Resource Management. I enjoy camping, woodworking, hiking, boating, and riding my motorcycle.

Pamela Vedder, MDS Coordinator
MDS Coordinator - 103 Email: pvedder@capstonecenterrehab.com Phone: 518-842-6790My name is Pam, I started out at Capstone in November of 2012. I have been a Nursing Supervisor and Nurse Manager here at the facility. In 2015 I took the position as MDS coordinator. I attended Siena College for 3 years initially for Sociology and then decided to switch over to the nursing program. I started out my career in hospitals in 1992 and then decided to try long-term care and I fell in love with it. I am a Certified Resident Assessment Coordinator- RAC-CT and I belong to AANAC. My hobbies include gardening and fishing.
