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Employee of the Year

March 2017

Floor Tech Cameron Horstman has only been at Fulton Presbyterian Manor for a little more than a year, but he’s already made a big impact. He was recently named Employee of the Year, and for good reason.

“Cameron goes above and beyond. He takes it upon himself to request to work evenings at times when his floor care will be more convenient for the Cameron Horstman, the Fulton Presbyterian residents and staff.

Manor employee of the year.

Cameron gets along with everyone very well,” said Cameron’s supervisor Lowe Cannell, environmental services director. “I can’t think of a time when he hasn’t been polite and professional with everyone here, even when he is being pulled in many directions.

Cameron has just been a great addition to our team. He always seems to find ways to do that little extra to help someone out when they really need it.”

Cameron graduated from South Callaway High School and has a certificate in heating and cooling from Columbia Tech College. Previous to working here, he was at AT&T for two years.

“My favorite part of my job here is the residents. They all have great stories.

It’s wonderful to hear them and get to know our residents. They always put a smile on my face,” said Cameron.

In his free time, you’ll find Cameron visiting with friends and eating out, fishing or working on cars. Congratulations to Cameron and his worthy selection as Employee of theYear!

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Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Fulton Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org.

Dawn Smith, executive director Keri Edwards, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact kedwards 2@pmma.org.

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Front and center and behind the scenes Administrative Services Director Keri Edwards has many roles If you ask Keri Edwards what her typical day is like, she’ll have a lot of different things to describe. She wears multiple hats and has to keep many plates spinning to keep things running smoothly. And she manages this pace all while taking the time to build relationships with residents.

Keri was hired as the accounting assistant in October 2011 and was promoted to human resources director, while continuing to handle the accounts payable and receivable. In April 2014 she was promoted to marketing director, while keeping all previous duties. Her title changed in May 2016 to administrative services director.

“I currently have an administrative assistant who does the accounts payable, so I can focus more on marketing,” said Keri. “I love my job, and the only thing that’s hard is when we don’t have enough room to take someone. I wish we could make this a home for all seniors!”

Keri graduated from Fulton High School. She attended Sullivan University online and received an associate of science degree in business management. Before Fulton Presbyterian Manor, she worked at All-Temp Refrigeration in Madisonville, La., for four years, working her way up from receptionist to sales administrator.

“That was a fun place to work. I gained so much knowledge, made lots of friends, and have amazing memories,” said Keri.

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When asked about her favorite aspect of her role at Fulton Presbyterian Manor, she had this to say:

“My favorite part of my job is the residents. I enjoy helping seniors retain as much of their independence as they can while receiving the amenities and services that Fulton Presbyterian Manor’s community has to offer. Knowing that I am making a difference in not only the senior’s life but the life of their adult children and families is a wonderful feeling. It’s a big burden and stress relief off them,” said Keri.

Not only does Keri enjoy helping residents find a Keri Edwards wears many hats at Fulton Presbyterian Manor. home at Fulton Presbyterian Manor, she also enjoys getting to know them once school, sports and extracurricular they’re part of the community. activities. It seems like we are always on the move. I’ve learned to stay on “All of our residents and potential my toes and handle many gross residents have a story. It’s amazing to things that boys do, whether it’s hear what they have been through in letting frogs loose in the house, their lives. They love sharing their stories. The residents also ask me about bringing mud in the house from playing outside, or needing to get my family and kids. Over the past six stitches. Even though my kids keep years they have heard so many stories me very busy, I love them and I don’t about my kids,” said Keri. know what I’d do without them. The Keri and her husband have four kids good Lord knew what he was doing between them, boys ranging in age when he gave me all boys,” said Keri. from 10 through 13.

“Our home is very, very busy with

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Keri Edwards continued from page 2 “I enjoy riding four-wheelers and dirt bikes with my sons and husband.

I enjoy watching my kids play sports and helping to coach them. I like to be outside in my garden and flower beds, although I’m not a very good gardener. Almost everything dies on me! I enjoy reading and snuggling with my dogs and cat when I have spare time.”

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From the sounds of it, Keri rarely has spare time on her hands, but we’re glad she finds the time to be an exceptional administrative services director.

“Another favorite part of my job is explaining Fulton Presbyterian Manor’s Good Samaritan program to current and potential residents and their families. Our Good

Samaritan program will help supplement the resident’s income so they can stay with us, stay in their home, even if they run out of funds through no fault of their own. There is no greater feeling than knowing that we, through the Good Samaritan program, are making a difference in the lives of our residents,” said Keri.