Gina joined Village Eyecare in December of 2016 and assists patients in selecting their eye wear. She has been in the optical industry since 1996. Gina really enjoys working with people, especially helping them choose the best frames and lenses for their needs and life style. She also has a great knack for finding frames that fit well and look fashionable. In addition, Gina assists patients in maximizing their insurance benefits to ensure they are getting the best optical products for their visual needs.
Gina grew up in Philadelphia and moved to New Jersey in July of 2003. She currently resides in Blackwood with her husband Frank, and two children Madalynn and Frankie. The family also has two cats and two dogs.
Alex joined the Village Eyecare team in June of 2017. He works at both the front desk, assisting patients with scheduling and checking in, as well as a technician, performing pretests and preparing the patients for Dr. Halim.
Alex recently graduated from Rowan University with a B.A. in Communication Studies. He is currently pursuing ASL at Camden County College with the aspiration of becoming an interpreter. Alex has grown up in Logan Twp. where he has resided since 1993. He has two lovable dogs, Brutus and Taz, along with two great, supportive parents. Alex enjoys long walks on the beach, playing Frisbee, and having breakfast for dinner.
Kara joined Village Eyecare in November of 2019. She comes with a background in customer service and a true desire to help others. Kara resides in Woolwich with her husband Jerry and their two children, Gavin and Megan. They share their home with an oversized, yet loveable golden lab named Sarge and their casually cool cat named Jack. Kara enjoys being involved in her children's various activities and volunteers at her daughter's local dance studio. In her downtime, Kara like reading, crafting, and home improvement projects.
Charissa joined the Village Eyecare staff in March 2021 after a long career in retail. She will be working in the reception area as well as behind the scenes in the billing department.
Charissa was born and raised in Pennsylvania and moved to Pennsville, NJ a few years ago. She has a 26 year old son who loves racing and a dog named Ziggy who enjoys long walks and car rides. In her spare time, Charissa loves spending time with her family and friends.
