About Us

With 24 years of local experience, Pinnacle Group, Inc. knows what it takes to establish strong ties with our customers and community. Our broad range of personnel means that we can help you with your insurance and financial needs no matter what your situation. Visit one of our offices and you'll enjoy direct personal contact with our staff. Remember, we live and work where you do.

1111 Main Street, East Hartford

Craig Dawley, Partner. Craig with 30 years experience is currently a licensed agent in the majority of states along the eastern seaboard, with the following designations: Licensed Certified Insurance Consultant, Certified Insurance Counselor, Licensed Property & Casualty agent, and Licensed Life & Health Agent.
After graduating from Rockville High School (Vernon, CT), Craig earned a BS degree from Central Connecticut State University (New Britain, CT).  He has served as a past Chairman for the Board of Directors for Hebron Interfaith Human Services, and the East Hartford YMCA.  He currently serves as President of the Independent Agents of Connecticut, and as an Agency liaison for Project Invest, East Hartford High School.
E-mail: cdawley@pinnacleins.com
Phone: (860) 282-0791

John F. Kelleher Jr., Partner. John has 35 years of insurance industry experience, specializing in Life, Health, & Employee Benefits. John earned his BS degree from Central Connecticut State College, and an MS degree from University of Connecticut. He is a past President of the East Hartford Chamber of Commerce, and chairman of the East of the River Chambers of Commerce. John also served on the Advisory Board of the East Hartford High School Academy of Finance and is a member of the East Hartford Rotary.
E-mail: jkelleher@pinnacleins.com
Phone: (860) 282-0791

Susan Lalashuis, Office Manager / Commercial Lines CSR. Susan has been part of Pinnacle Group since 1985 and has 29 years of experience in Commercial and Personal Lines
E-mail: slalashuis@pinnacleins.com
Phone: (860) 282-0791

Paula Fonck, Personal Lines Supervisor.  Paula has been with Pinnacle Group since 1989 and has 19 years of experience in Personal LInes
E-mail: pfonck@pinnacleins.com
Phone: (860) 282-0791

Diane Parlante, Commercial Lines CSR.  Diane has been with Pinnacle Group since 1990 and has over 18 years experience in Commercial Lines
E-mail: dparlante@pinnacleins.com
Phone: (860) 282-0791

Pam Johnson: Administrative Assistant Life & Health.  Pam has been with Pinnacle Group since 1997 and is licensed in Life & Health.
E-mail: pjohnson@pinnacleins.com
Phone: (860) 282-0791

Nancy Kassien, Personal Lines CSR / Life & Health CSR
E-mail: nkassien@pinnacleins.com
Phone: (860) 282-0791

Paula Dobson, Assistant Personal Lines CSR
E-mail: pdobson@pinnacleins.com
Phone: (860) 282-0791

Judy Mahoney, Personal Lines CSR
E-mail: jmahoney@pinnacleins.com
Phone: (860) 229-3747