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Two residents interviewed for hospital board openings; no appointments announced
Summary
Marlene Cook and William Conroy appeared before the commissioners seeking appointment to the local hospital board. Both described local ties and community service; the board said appointment decisions would be made later and applicants would be notified.
Two local residents—Marlene Cook and William Conroy—met with the Coffey County commissioners to express interest in openings on the hospital board.
Cook said she and her husband owned Cook's Plumbing for 38 years, has lived in Coffey County most of her life and cited business experience and a desire to resolve billing issues and help keep the local hospital open. She identified personal ties to the hospital and said she wanted to talk with employees and hear their concerns.
William Conroy described a varied private-sector background that included insurance underwriting, manufacturing management, municipal revenue auditing and contract management for the Kansas City Health Department. Conroy said he is retired, moved to Coffey County two years ago and wants to help preserve local health-care services.
Board response and next steps: Commissioners asked routine questions about prior attendance at hospital-board meetings (both applicants said they had not attended past meetings) and about availability; both applicants were thanked for their interest. The commissioners said any appointment would follow the board’s normal process and that applicants would be contacted when the board reached a decision. One commissioner noted the next hospital-board work session might be March 3; staff said applicants would be notified of the timing.
Ending: No formal appointments were made at the meeting; both applicants left after the interview and the board moved on to other agenda items.
