EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SITES OF CARE
Alex Lepola has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Michigan State University and an M.B.A. from California State University. He worked at Southern California Orthopedic Institute for 18 years, working his way from the appointment desk to the Director of Operations. Alex has a great deal of
experience with clinical workflows, patient experience, managing large teams, and working closely with outside referral sources.
Director of Ancillary Services
Melissa Foreman-Lovell is the Director of Ancillary Services and plays a pivotal role in guiding the growth and bottom-line performance of our continuum of ancillary services (ASC, infusion, lab, anesthesia, Salvo and research.) She leads our marketing function, working closely with her team to support our patient engagement efforts, establish and nurture relationships with referral sources, and to expand our footprint in the metro Detroit and Lansing markets.
Melissa brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Pinnacle in aligning organizational priorities with actionable plans, leveraging data analytics to assess performance, and implementing meaningful improvements in clinical programs. Melissa holds a BSN, MSN, Doctorate in Nursing Practice, an MBA along with certification in Prosci Change Management.
Melissa and her wife of 16 years Angie reside in Berkley with their twin 12-year-olds, a boy and a girl in the sixth grade, as well as their 25-year-old daughter who they are legally adopting. Melissa is a dance mom and hockey mom to her twins, which takes up most of her free time, but she loves it. She enjoys reading and spending time with family when not at work.
