Meet Our Team

Pamela Eelman is our General Manager.  She's held several positions in the Company since arriving in 2009.  She's proud and often boasts that the hard work, dedication and compassion of our office and caregiver team have gained us the reputation as the premier care-giving agency in the area.  While she's held several titles, the one she loves most is "Grandmom" to her two beloved grandchildren.  Pam lives in Plumsteadville with her partner, 6 chickens and about 50,000 honey bees, (although buzzing, stinging bees can be hard to count).  She's also Bruce Springsteen's number one fan, being a true "Joisy Girl"!

Jeannine Pontoski brings years of various experience to her position as Staffing Coordinator.  While she worked in home care through another agency, she also knows business from inside out, having owned and operated various businesses.  Caring for others is her passion.  In line with her Danish roots, Jeannine practices hygee, a way of life that focuses on simple pleasures, living consciously and finding the joy in each moment.  She is the mother of three grown children and enjoys reading, writing and photography.  Making successful client/caregiver matches is one of the rewards of the Staffing Coordinator.  She works to really get to know clients and their families and all the caregivers in order to make the right connection.  She knows that while skill set is important, relationship is essential for home care work!

David is an experienced entrepreneur and has led companies including Health Testing Centers, Century Hearing, and Performance Media Group. Previously, David held positions with LabCorp, Carl Icahn Associates, Cayman Airways and Certified Vacations. David grew up in Connecticut and attended The Foote School, Suffield Academy and American University. David enjoys watching sports, reading science fiction and spending time with his family. Adored by his loyal dog, Aspen, David lives with his wife and four children in Pipersville, PA.

Why are you in the caregiving business?

"My parents. I watched my Mom suffer through Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).  The caregivers she had made her daily routine enjoyable. It also allowed her loved ones to be just that, rather than doing the hard work, we could focus on loving her.   My Dad now is battling brain cancer and lives with us most of the time. I understand what families go through and what a difference some help can provide.  I hope to assist in the coming crisis of care for the baby boomer generation. I want to build a place caregivers can be proud to work and that clients and families can receive the support they need and deserve."

Emily Lovely has a degree in economics from Rutgers University and an MBA/ MS from Temple University. She has worked for Ritz-Carlton Hotels and Travelzoo and has visited over 45 countries on six continents. To Home Instead, she also brings her experience caring for her family, including four children, and belief that seniors have fascinating stories and should be able to continue to live at home where they are most comfortable. Outside of work, Emily enjoys exercise, travel, reading, hiking, being outdoors, riding horses, fostering animals for the SPCA, and spending time with family. She is married to David Lovely and they reside in Pipersville, PA, with their family.

The heart and soul of our Home Instead team is our valued Caregivers, who provide the direct care to our clients. Our treasured Caregivers make a positive impact in the lives of seniors through their delivery of compassionate care to the clients and families that we are privileged to serve. Our Caregiver team lives throughout our service area.