Gerry Lynn Nichols

Background

Nichols, Gerry Lynn was born on November 18, 1951 in Larned, Kansas, United States. Daughter of James H. and Dorthea Sooby.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupl. Therapy, San Jose State University, 1980; Master of Business Administration, U. Dallas, Irving, Texas, 1990.

Career

Manager occupational therapy, Methodist Medical Center, Dallas, 1985-1987; private practice, Dallas, 1981-1989; occupational therapist, Progressive Rehabilitation Institute of Dallas for Ergonomics, Dallas, 1987-1988; vice president business development/strategic planning and development, director rehabilitation, director operations, occupational therapist, American Rehabilitation Center/Rehabilitation Sys., Inc., Dallas, 1989-1991; president, GSN Cons., Inc., Carrollton, Texas, since 1991; president, Chief Executive Officer, WorkWell Sys., Inc., Carrollton, 1994-1995; director therapy services, The Company Doctor, Dallas, 1995-1998; director therapy services, Healthsouth, Dallas, since 1998.

Achievements

• Gerry Lynn Nichols has been listed as a noteworthy Occupational therapist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of advisory board Home Health Superior vena cava syndrome, Inc., since 1990. Member American Occupl. Therapy Association (roster of accreditation evaluators 1993-1998, member accreditation county occupational therapy education since 1998), Texas Occupl.

Therapy Association (district chairperson, board directors 1984-1988, certified of appreciation 1989).

Interests

• Avocations: snow skiing, camping, needlework, reading, piano.

Connections

Married William P. Hesley, July 1975 (divorced July 1981). Married Douglas J. Nichols, October 9, 1987. 1 child, Rebecca.

Father:

James H. Sooby

Mother:

Dorthea Sooby

Spouse:

William P. Hesley

Spouse:

Douglas J. Nichols

child:

Rebecca Nichols