Christina Bricker, Housing Director
A resident of North Liberty, Iowa, I have over 16 years experience in the long-term care field, with the past three years focused on assisted living. All my past experience includes memory care. My experience ranges from managing nursing care at a facility to managing all aspects of existing facilities. I am married with four children.

Working with seniors has always been a passion ever since caring for my Great Grandmother during a lengthy illness. She lived in our home as I was growing up.

I truly enjoy the one on one time spent with the residents discussing their lives, where you develop a sense of history and what their generation had to endure to allow us to have the quality life we enjoy today. All residents I have met are special to me and have become an extended part of my family. I am excited to be a part of the Summit Pointe team and look forward to enhancing the quality of life for all residents here.

Kim Smith, Marketing Director
I just love being with seniors! And, my job at Summit Pointe allows me to spend time with our residents. I'm also very grateful that I get to spend time with new visitors and help them with their senior living choices.

Before I had the opportunity to join Summit Pointe, I worked for another senior living community for seven years. My background also includes experience with a home health company and nursing training.

I am very excited to be part of Summit Pointe. It is a wonderful community offering everything for senior living—all in a warm neighborhood environment. I look forward to meeting you, too!

Kristine Beisel, Business Office Manager
I have always enjoyed working with seniors. I grew up in an extended household and was blessed by the experiences with my senior family. Before coming to Summit Pointe, I worked in the medical field; first for Medicare and then in medical billing. The people here at Summit Pointe are just like family. It is such a great pleasure to see them every day.

Kimberly Edwards, Health Services Director
I am originally  San Francisco Bay area. A little about me... I served in the US Army for 8 years as a dental hygienist, then stayed in the dental field for another 15 years. When my children were in high school I went back to school for my RN.

I have been an ER nurse, Hospice nurse, and Director of nursing at a Vinton nursing home.

I am married to Dave, we have a blended family of children, my three sons and his twins (one of each) who are the same age as my youngest. They are all in their twenties. I love to bake, read, and garden. I have a spoiled cat and a german shepherd who is terrified of my cat! 

 Lori Lakose, Lead Admin Receptionist

I grew up in Marion, graduated from Linn Mar High School.  I grew up in a extended family and was always around seniors. I love to listen to their stories.  

Cathy Weber, Co-Activities Director
I grew up in Cedar Rapids, graduated from Iowa State, and have lived in Marion for the past 20 years. My husband and I have three grown adult children.

I have taught aerobics for 20 years and have spent the last four years teaching classes for senior care centers in the area. I owned my own business helping seniors with daily living tasks and recently sold the business to allow me to spend more time at home and on the golf course. I love volunteering in the community and look forward to joining Summit Pointe residents and staff in their efforts to make a difference in the life of others.

Mark Boies, Chef
I have been in the food industry since 1985. I have worked in corporate dining facilities in the Midwest for most of my career. I enjoy meeting new people, cooking new items and receiving feedback so we can serve what the residents like. I am married and have two boys. In my free time, I like to stay active with my family.