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Meet Our Staff
Karen Van Gorden, CDP, Executive Director
KVanGorden@HallKeen.com
Karen’s dedication to the growth of our team, families, and most importantly our residents has proven true in her 25 years of experience in Assisted Living. In addition to a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Administration from Quinnipiac, Karen brings extensive expertise regarding Sales and Marketing as well as working closely with families to ensure the best possible outcome for their loved ones.
In her most recent role of eight years as the Director of Community Relations at the Highlands, Karen has learned a great wealth of knowledge for not only Assisted Living but Memory Care as well.
Born and raised in Smithfield, RI, Karen is the mother of two active sons, 14 and 18 years of age. Whenever she’s not assisting families with the important details and considerations of quality senior living, she can be found at an ice rink or traveling with her family for a hockey tournament.
Born and raised in Smithfield, RI, Karen is the mother of two active sons, 14 and 18 years of age. Whenever she’s not assisting families with the important details and considerations of quality senior living, she can be found at an ice rink or traveling with her family for a hockey tournament.
Pamela Tetreault, CDP, Assistant Executive Director and Senior Business Office Manager
PTetreault@hallkeen.com
Pamela joined the Highlands team in June 2021. Although new to our team, we couldn’t have asked for a better fit. Residents and staff alike have welcomed Pamela with open arms. She has extensive experience in a geriatric setting. Starting at the age of eighteen, Pamela began working in various office roles in nursing communities and knew right away, this was her passion. Her expertise ranges from Accounts Payable/Receivable, to Human Resources and everything in between.
Born and raised in Rhode Island, Pamela lives in Rumford, raising two teenagers. She is currently learning the joys of teaching them both to drive. She is family oriented and loves spending time with her children. When not at work you can find Pamela by the water, a good fire pit, taking day trips, and enjoying a show at PPAC.
Ernie Parfitt, Director of Maintenance
EParfitt@HallKeen.com
Ernie was born and raised in Pawtucket, RI. He was influenced at a very young age to respect his elders and admire their accomplishments. His beloved grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease when he was eight, so Ernie feels especially close to the mission here at The Highlands.
He has fond memories of visiting his grandfather on weekends, first at home and, eventually, in a nursing home. Like his father and father before him, Ernie is a hands-on, can-do kind of man. Ernie can fix just about anything and enjoys doing so!
Ernie worked in the maintenance department for HallKeen Management for over four years when he jumped at the opportunity to transfer to The Highlands. His skills, knowledge and dedication to our residents are invaluable. If your television remote is not working, Ernie will fix it. If you need a picture hung, Ernie will hang it. In short, he can do it all and is happy to do it.
Casey Dube, CDP, Resident Care Director
CDube@HallKeen.com
Casey’s genuine compassion for our residents can be seen by her dedication to ensuring our nursing department is well trained and fully staffed. She brings with her over 10 years of experience in assisting the elderly with their care needs. She started her nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant / Medication Technician in Assisted Living. There she found her passion and continued her education graduating as a Registered Nurse in 2017. By working with residents and their loved ones, Casey and her team provide individual care plans that meet our residents’ needs.
Born and raised in Rhode Island, Casey is the mother to her beautiful 13-year-old daughter. She enjoys spending time with her daughter, 4 dogs and traveling to new destinations.
Anthony Rayhall, Food Service Director
ARayhall@HallKeen.com
Anthony joined The Highlands team in April of 2025. He has been in the culinary business since the age of 13. He has worked for some awesome chefs and in amazing locations. He has successfully opened restaurants for celebrity chefs and been featured in some cookbooks. His career has taken him around the country traveling for different accounts, getting them set up to run smoothly by setting up standard operating procedures and making a difference. His personality, charm and charisma sets him apart from others.
Anthony is from Willimantic, CT, graduated from Johnson and Wales and has lived in Rhode Island now for the past 10 years. He has many nieces and nephews along with an amazing rescue dog.
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last updated 4.15.2024