Address: 900 East Scott Street, Olney,  IL  62450 Phone : 618.395.1000 Fax: 618-392-2150
 
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My name is Sue Burgin and I am the Administrator.  I graduated from the Olney Central College Nursing Program.   I am a Registered Nurse, and was the Director of Nursing before becoming the Administrator in 1982. I have been with Burgin Manor since Jan 1966.
“After all of these years at Burgin Manor, I still enjoy coming to work every day. I appreciate the dedication of the employees to Burgin Manor; because what each one of us does every day makes a difference in the lives of our residents. They depend on us.”
Sue Burgin
 
My name is Una Tarpley and I am the Assistant Administrator and Director of Admissions.  I grew up in Olney and have been here most of my life.  My mother owned Burgin Manor from 1965-1982 and I’ve worked here from that time.
“God has a job for me to do here at Burgin Manor and I love all of my dear friends, relatives, and neighbors at Burgin Manor.”
Una Tarpley
 
My name is Barb Phillips and I am the Director of Nursing. I graduated from the Olney Central College Nursing Program and I am a Registered Nurse. I have been with Burgin Manor since March of 1985. “I’ve enjoyed my years working here at Burgin Manor and with Our Dedicated and Caring Staff. They make a difference in the everyday life of our residents.”
Barb Phillips
 
My name is Heidi Ray and I am the Director of Social Services, and the Life Enhancement Team Coordinator.  I graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in 2005 and hold a Bachelor of Science in Health Services with a minor in Gerontology.   I began working at Burgin Manor in September 2005. ‘I enjoy working with the elderly and being able to contribute to providing our residents with nursing home living at its best.’
Heidi Ray
 
My name is Tina Lovell and I am the Laundry Supervisor.  I started working at Burgin in June of 2000 and became Laundry Supervisor in 2001.  I have 2 children and love the Chicago Bears.
“What I enjoy about my job is that every day I get a chance to make a difference in a residents life.”
Tina Lovell
 
My name is Denise Davis and I am the Director of the Dietary Department.   I have been with Burgin Manor since 1983, received my Dietary Manager’s Certification from the University of South Dakota in 1988 and have been the Director of Dietary since 1992. “Burgin Manor is the best place to work. Over the years I have made a lot of friends, both staff and residents.
They’re like family to me.”

Denise Davis
 
My name is Dixie Klingler and I am the Office Manager.  I have been with Burgin Manor since April of 1988.
“I have really enjoyed working at Burgin Manor because everyone works together as a team with one goal in mind; doing the best we can for the residents.”

Dixie Klingler
 
My name is Brenda Snider and I am the Assistant Office Manager.  I have been with Burgin Manor since March of 1995.
“It’s been great being part of Burgin Manor these past 11 years. We all do our best to keep the Burgin Manor office running smoothly. Sue and Dixie are great to work with.”
Brenda Snider
 
My name is Sharon Lancaster and I am the Director of ASPEN, our wing for residents with Alzheimer’s and other special needs.  I graduated from Olney Central College Nursing Program and I am a Registered Nurse.  I have been with Burgin Manor since 1993 and have been the Director of ASPEN since 1994 when the Unit opened.
“I enjoy the family spirit at Burgin Manor.”

Sharon Lancaster
 
My name is Dawn S. Kibler and I am the Assistant Director of Nursing.  I graduated from Olney Central College Nursing Program and I am a Registered Nurse.  I have been with Burgin Manor since November of 1990.
“Burgin Manor is just one big family. It’s my home away from home.”

Dawn Kibler's
 
My name is A.J. Ahmad and I am the Director of Plant Operations. I graduated from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. I have been with Burgin Manor since August of 1989. 'Working at Burgin Manor, we not only strive to offer the best care to our residents, but also, by interacting with them we gain knowledge, experience and never-ending friendships."
AJ Ahmad
 
My name is Charles (JR) Smith and I am the Housekeeping Supervisor.  I was born in New Jersey and grew up in Illinois.  I like to play guitar and paint.  I have been with Burgin Manor since May 1994.
“I enjoy working at Burgin Manor because our light afflictions which are but for the moment, work a far more exceeding and eternal wait of glory.”

JR Smith