Administrator named at Marion Manor
The new administrator of Marion Manor says she's looking forward to working with the team at the facility and getting to know all the residents, their families, and friends.
"During my short time here I've been able to observe such positive interaction between the team, the residents, and their families," said Lori Ryan, new administrator of the senior care facility.
"I've had the opportunity to meet several families during the last several days, and I'm thankful for their support."
Ryan began work this past week at the Marion facility. She's worked as a nursing home administrator for nine years. Most recently she's managed Beverly Health Care facilities in El Dorado and Eskridge.
She has a master's degree in health services education from the University of Kansas, and a bachelor's degree in business education from the University of South Dakota.
A South Dakota native, Ryan said she followed her husband, Rich, to Kansas. Currently, he's working as a manager for a rural farmer's co-op, she said.
The Ryans have two grown sons. One is an engineer at Cessna in Wichita, and the other is a senior engineer studying at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
"So my sons are both engineers," Ryan said.
Ryan has already found temporary living quarters in Marion. She and her husband will be relocating here.
"I'm looking forward to becoming involved in the community," Ryan said. "The nursing home is an important part of Marion County so I'll be focusing on getting to know as many people as I can."
Ryan replaced former administrator Kari Vanzant.
