Al Sullivan has come full circle with Farmington Presbyterian Manor – one of the first board members of the senior living community, he’s now a resident.
“I like being a part of something I had a part in building,” he says. “Now, I get to see it thriving.”
Besides working in public administration and serving as the Vocational Dean at Mineral Area College in Park Hills, Mo., Al was also a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church. So, when he was asked to join the board, he just knew he had to. It was the first Christian nonprofit organization providing senior services and Al says he wanted to see it flourish.
Al was the chair of the board of Presbyterian Homes of Missouri when PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®) took ownership of Farmington Presbyterian Manor and two other communities. He remembers that the merger was not without contention because of concerns about protecting the seniors they served. With passion, patience, and the right leadership, the merger came to fruition successfully.
Al’s wife Nancy also has a long history with Farmington Presbyterian Manor. She has served on the community’s Mission Committee and co-chaired the Steering Committee that guided the Hull Family Fellowship Center Capital Campaign – honoring long-time Executive Director Jane Hull.
The couple also has first-hand experience of what it means to live at FPM. Al’s father, Al Sullivan Sr., passed away at 85 years old after living in the community for four years. Although he was happy there, moving in was a difficult decision as he was known as a “large and in charge” kind of guy who worried about losing his independence. Nancy’s mother, Laverne, also lived at the community for 12 years before passing away in 2022.
When the time was right for Al to receive senior care, Farmington Presbyterian Manor was the only consideration.
“Nobody signs up to go into long-term care,” Al says. “But when it was time to make the decision, there was no panic or anxiety. I had the inside scoop.” He says the CNAs who helped him were wonderful, showing a great level of care and concern. “Our staff is our legacy,” he adds.
Al has a message for the current PMMA® Board of Trustees – he understands their work. “I have an appreciation for the energy and dedication to those who are serving,” he says.
PMMA and the entire Farmington Presbyterian Manor community owe Al a debt of gratitude for the time and passion he put into making the community succeed.
Featured in photo above: Al Sullivan with his wife Nancy in the middle, with CNA Angela Robinson and CMT Omni Wansley
