Our Team

At NorthPoint Pets our knowledgeable thoughtful team is the engine that makes us go. We’ve put together a group of individuals who bring years of experience and education from venerated institutions and world experts which helps us provide a unique perspective to the challenges — and triumphs — you face as you spend a lifetime with your pet.

We all have big personalities, and pride ourselves with being honest — which can mean not always giving the easy answers — but we give them information that clients are unable to obtain by clicking a search bar on the internet. Taking the time to listen to you, and understand your pets allows us to provide you with the tools you need to make the most educated decisions.

Nicole Cammack

Nicole founded NorthPoint Pets & Company to fill a void for pet parents: information and transparency. Nicci understood that, while there are countless pet stores and unending opportunities for buying online, much of the information about pet food and health is incomplete, biased, or misleading. Since 2014, she is proudly leading an incredibly talented team that boasts several national awards as the leader in independent pet retail, innovation, education, health, nutrition and transparency.

TINA ADAMS

Tina met Nicci while they were both volunteering at a rescue organization and began working at NorthPoint Pets in 2017. Tina has background experience in teaching math, accounting, and physical therapy. Her dog Petey has been with her since 2014 and is her best buddy. Although she does not work up front much anymore, Tina manages the back end and keeps the store stocked and running. Tina can be found hiking, reading, and line dancing when she is not working.

BETH-PAIGE ALOGNA

Beth and her family have two cats, Nala and Kiwi, and two dogs, Ammo, a German shepherd, and Monica, a black lab, both of whom are retired from the Connecticut State Police. Beth’s family adopted Monica upon retirement from the force and enjoyed her companionship until she passed at 18 years old. When she learned Monica had severe food allergies, she sought help at NorthPoint Pets and was thrilled by the positive impact it had on Monica’s health. Shortly after, Beth joined the NorthPoint team managing the front end of the store, and since then enjoys helping others improve their animals’ health.

MORGAN HUNT

Morgan is a Certified Veterinary Technician who joined the NorthPoint team full-time in July 2022 with over 4 years of experience in veterinary medicine. Morgan wanted to dive into the nutrition world on top of her vet med experience to help further the longevity and health of all pets around her! If you don’t see Morgan working then she’s reading, watching softball, hiking, or walking her pups; Tyson (the pit mix), Pongo & Lila (the Dalmatians)!

JENNA HARRISON

Jenna joined our team in 2021 bringing nearly a decade of pet industry knowledge and experience along with her. She is currently pursuing a Diploma in Animal Nutrition through the University of Glasgow. She understands that there is a lot to be desired for honest, unbiased, and accurate information within the pet industry and constantly strives to change that. She believes in the value individualized diet, fresh food and tailored advice can provide for overall health, regardless of age. She is proud mom to her cat Aerie and 3 sugar gliders, Crumb, Crosby, and Gatsby. When she’s not helping pet parents at NPP Jenna can be found hiking and horseback riding.

ABBIE MONTONYE

Abbie joined the NorthPoint Pets team in Fall 2019. She brings 15 years of administrative experience to the table, and her highly organized nature brings efficiency and attention to detail to the operations of our team. Abbie works alongside Nicci and the team behind the scenes to help keep projects moving forward while Nicci advocates and researches to make the pet industry more accountable. Abbie ‘is owned’ by 2 dogs (Lillie & Dixie) and 1 cat (Figuaro) who keeps her on her toes. She is married to an avid outdoorsman & hunter and is also the mother of two human children. She and her family love the outdoors and can often be found hiking, biking, camping, and gardening.

CAITLYN SCHULZ

Caitlyn joined the NorthPoint Pets team in August 2021, bringing experience in companion animal and farm animal care. Caitlyn has no 4-legged animals but has a son Micah, who keeps her incredibly busy and entertained. Driven by an interest in pet nutrition, she enjoys her role because there’s always something to learn! Caitlyn has recently transitioned into a role where she helps with back-end operations including inventory and ordering to keep the store stocked.

SAVANNAH PARRIS

Savannah joined the NorthPoint Pets team in the summer of 2020. She has two senior black cats, Emerald and Smokey, who have taught her a lot about animal behavior and health. She is keen to further her nutrition education being a member of the NPP team and through additional schooling. In her free time, Savannah can be found cozying up with a book or video game, working on all things beauty, painting/drawing, meditating and engaging in spiritual work. Savannah has begun schooling and plans to get a STEM degree in biology.

MERCEDES CRUZ

Mercedes joined the NorthPoint team in 2022 when she moved back to Connecticut after living in Florida for 10 years. There she worked at an animal shelter as a Foster Coordinator, helping sick and homeless pets get healthier before being ready for adoption. This, combined with her own dog’s health issues, led her down the path of pet nutrition, where she was able to see incredible changes after feeding freeze-dried, raw, and supplements. Mercedes is a fur mom to her two dogs Kingsley and Bane, as well as a Persian cat named Ferguson. She is excited to continue her education in pet nutrition and further help any animal in need. Mercedes loves baking, taking nature walks with her dogs and pet photography.

JOHN PERILLO III

John became a part of the NorthPoint Pets Team in August of 2019. He can be found receiving deliveries, managing inventory, and keeping our shelves stocked. Johnny is the dad of a 7-year-old rescue pit bull, Rosie. Rosie also has an important job conducting regular quality tests on new treats and toys. Needless to say, she takes her position very seriously. John is also a competitive bowler and enjoys cooking for friends and family.

ADRIANA LUMBRA

Adriana joined the NorthPoint team in June 2021. Driven by an interest in preventative wellness in companion animals, Adriana has a passion for helping pets feel their best through diet and nutrition. In her spare time, she loves to spoil her sister’s four pugs (Oscar, Hazel Grace, Rosie, and Cashew), spend time with friends and family, and watch true crime documentaries. Since beginning her role at Northpoint, Adriana has developed a new love for nutrition and plans to further her education in canine and feline nutrition to better help all pets.

MELISSA VIOLETTE

Melissa has been with the Northpoint team since 2014 and became a certified dog nutritionist after transitioning from the human emergency medical field, knowing the importance nutrition plays in all species. Behind the scenes is mostly where you will find her these days. Melissa & her husband Brian are currently owned by 3 senior cats and a very spunky pit mix all adopted by local shelters. In her spare time, Melissa enjoys sports, gardening, and baking.

NICOLE HARNOIS

Nikki is the actual definition of an animal lover, with pitties holding a special place in her heart. She and her husband have a fun-loving and loyal pittie named Briggs. She was drawn to animal nutrition when she adopted her Boxer mix Loki and started coming to NorthPoint. These days, Nikki’s free time is spent running after her toddler, Ellie. She also loves the outdoors, baking, gardening, baseball, and of course her husband Tommy.

Leah Barbieri

Leah joined the Northpoint Pets team in 2018 with several years of experience in the industry. Her life completely revolves around her dog, Echo and cat, Siren. Echo & Leah enjoy spending most of their time outdoors together- whether it be hiking or camping. In her free time, Leah also enjoys hitting the gym and playing around with photography.

Ever since she started working she has been involved with pet stores but with Northpoint, she gained a family! Now, with all the amazing knowledge, co-workers, and clients she has been able to start up her own pet care business. In every way possible she is surrounded and supported by awesome like-minded animal lovers!

Pearson Byrnes

Pearson Byrnes joined the NorthPoint Pets team in the summer of 2023. Behind the scenes, Pearson assists with handling deliveries and ensuring the shelves are always stocked. His furry family includes Remy, a high-energy Border Collie, and three rescue cats—Puck, Tuukka, and Kitty. Interestingly, all of them seem to have an undeniable soft spot for their mom. Outside of work, Pearson is deeply passionate about weightlifting and exercise science. He is also currently diving into the world of Systems Analysis in school. Whether it’s balancing books or barbells, he is always up for a challenge.

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