Jerry Duane Nickell

Background

Nickell, Jerry Duane was born on May 7, 1956 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Robert Ralph and Betty Jean Nickell.

Education

Student, Union College, Schenectady, New York, 1977. Student, Walla Walla College, Washington, 1975—1976. Student, Walla Walla College, Washington, 1977—1978.

Bachelor of Science Physical Therapy, Loma Linda University, California, 1980. Master of Arts Management, University Redlands, California, 1989.

Career

Staff physical therapist Loma Linda Medical Center, California, 1980—1981. Volunteer physical therapist Kobe Adventist Hospital, Japan, 1981—1983. Staff physical therapist Fallon Physical Therapy, Nevada, 1983, Loma Linda Medical Center, 1983—1986.

Director physical therapist St. Elizabeth Hospital, Baker City, Oregon, 1986—1992, director rehabilitation services, 1992—1999. Vice president operations St. Elizabeth Health Services, 1999—2001, vice president mission and human resources, since 2001. Member Oregon Physical Therapy License Board, Portland, since 1999, chair, since 2005.

Achievements

• Jerry Duane Nickell has been listed as a noteworthy human resources specialist, physical therapist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman planning forum Baker County Forum, Baker City, 2001. Member Baker Industrial Development Commission, 1999—2004. Board directors, consultant Baker Enterprise Growth Initiative, since 2000.

Chair Baker Business Assistance Team, since 2005. Member of Loma Linda University Physical Therapy Association (president).

Interests

• Weightlifting, automotive restoration, woodworking.

Connections

Married Toni Marie Nickell, June 10, 1984. Children: Joshua Ryan, Jonathan Robert, Jaimie Marie.

Father:

Robert Ralph

Mother:

Betty Jean Nickell

Spouse:

Toni Marie Nickell

child:

Jaimie Marie Nickell

child:

Jonathan Robert Nickell

child:

Joshua Ryan Nickell