State Long Term Care Ombudsman Barbara Hickert recently let us know that the Office has hired two Regional Ombudsmen in the past few months.

Keri Duree is in Central Kansas, officing in the South Hutchinson office.  Keri started on August 1. She is a native Kansan and currently lives in McPherson.  Keri has a Bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University. She can be reached at 620-728-0190 or by email.

John Herr is in South West Kansas, officing in the Dodge City office.  John started on October 1.  He is from Pennsylvania and currently lives in Dodge City.  John has a Bachelor’s degree from Penn State University.  He can be reached at 620-225-2439 or by email.

Barbara also wanted us to remind members that transfer and discharge notices should be sent to State Long Term Care Ombudsman Topeka office by fax (785-296-3916) or email. 

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Rachel Monger, JD, LACHA is President/CEO. Rachel joined LeadingAge Kansas in 2011 as the Director of Government Affairs and has been a powerful voice for our membership ever since. Rachel is a Kansas licensed attorney and adult care home administrator. She received her bachelor’s degree from Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington, MA, and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Law. Over the years, Rachel has served in many volunteer roles in her community and in the state of Kansas to support senior needs, aging services education, and community mental health services. She is also a member of the Board of Governors for the Kansas Health Care Stabilization Fund. As an award-winning trial lawyer, turned award-winning senior care advocate, she has spent nearly two decades passionately supporting quality of care and quality of life for Kansas seniors. When not at work, Rachel loves reading, crafting, volunteering with her church, and spending time with her partner Steven. You can reach Rachel directly at 785.670.8046.