The Administrator’s primary role is to guide departments in maintaining compliance with State and Federal regulations regarding long term care facilities and the resident’s safety and well being. The Administrator is responsible for forecasting, planning, organizing of budgets. The Administrator also develops and implements strategies to maintain fiscal goals for the facility. The Administrator is responsible for assuring that all the activities and set goals are being accomplished by the facility.

Lawrence holds a bachelor’s degree in Education from Newman University and a master’s degree in healthcare administration from New England College and is a Licensed Practical Nurse, he has been a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator since 1993. Lawrence began his career in the healthcare field in August 1987 and recently celebrated his thirty-fifth year in service to the elderly and disabled population. Lawrence is proud to say he is a fourth-generation healthcare provider in his family. Lawrence is married to Tiffanny and collectively they have three children, five grandchildren, and two fur babies Precious and Sadie.  They enjoy “glamping” in their travel traveler, thrift store/market-place shopping and he enjoys decorating the yard for seasons and holidays. He is very family oriented and thoroughly enjoys spending time with the grandchildren, family, and friends. He invites you to stop in and say hi and take a tour of our beautiful community Forest Ridge Senior Living where “Compassionate Care with Heart” is the philosophy we strive to live by.

Dawn Bohnen is a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. While Dawn was in the Army, she began her career as a Combat Medic and earned her LPN during her second enlistment. In 1995 she was transferred to the I.C.U. at Evans Army Hospital at Fort Carson. Dawn continued her education and obatined her RN license. Dawn has experience as a critical care nurse and Long Term Care Management. In March of 2022 Dawn joined the Forest Ridge Team as Director of Nursing. On a personal note, Dawn and her husband, Jim, have been married since 1989 and have been blessed with 4 children and 7 grandchildren. Dawn enjoys camping and hiking with Jim and her Aussie/Border Collie “Dixie” as well as spending time with her family and friends. 

Jamie Hutchins began pursuing an education in nursing after being a homemaker and home educating her 4 children. With the support of her family, Jamie graduated from nursing school with honors in the top 10% of her class. Jamie began working in Colorado Springs at a skilled nursing facility as a charge nurse and then became a primary care nurse for a hospice organization. When Forest Ridge Senior Living opened, Jamie was among the first group of nurses hired. Jamie came on as Resident Assessment Coordinator in June of 2016. In her years at Forest Ridge, Jamie has worked in the capacity as Director of Nursing, Transitional Care Manager, Resident Assessment Coordinator, and Infection Preventionist. As the Forest Ridge Management Team has begun to grow, Jamie has been able to focus on the role of Resident Assessment Coordinator and Director of the Restorative Program. Through her work at Forest Ridge Senior Living, Jamie desires to honor the Lord by serving others — the residents, their families, and the Forest Ridge staff. This desire is summed up in a statement often heard at Forest Ridge Senior Living — “Compassionate Care with Heart.” When Jamie is not working, you will find her exploring the beauty of Colorado or playing Disc Golf with her husband or spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Shane grew up in Nebraska but moved to Colorado in 2012 after graduating from Clarkson College. He enjoys and has always had a passion for working with the geriatric population. He has been providing physical therapy to the geriatric community since graduating in 2012. Outside of work, Shane lives in Florissant, Colorado and enjoys spending time with his wife and kids. He also enjoys going on hikes with his family, hunting, fishing and all the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer.

Christi has chosen healthcare as her career for the past 34 years, starting as a nurse’s aide in Missouri.  After arriving in Colorado, she obtained her gerontology certification and her Assisted Living Administrator License at UCCS.  Christi was quickly recognized for her skills and was promoted to a regional business office consultant overseeing multiple Colorado and New Mexico facilities.  When Forest Ridge opened, she decided to quit travelling to spend time with her family.  Here at Forest Ridge, she currently manages both the Business Office and Human Resources Departments.  Christi brings great knowledge, passion and compassionate care to the residents, family members and employees of our Forest Ridge family. Her passion and love of the profession carries over to her co-workers who nominated her to the Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce employee of the year.  Christi won this distinguished award with grand accolades from the community and her co-workers combined.  In her spare time Christi can be found hiking the local trails, reading a great book, playing with her dog and spending time with her spouse, son and seven grandkids.