Brandy Kay Ries, daughter of Carolyn Ries of Washington, Mo. and Eric Joshua Frank, son of Edmond and Janet Frank of Maryland Heights, have announced their engagement. The bride-to-be is currently pursuing a degree as a registered nurse and is presently employed at Westwood Country Club. Her fiance will be graduating in Spring, 2011 with an MBA. He is currently employed at Verizon. A January, 2012 wedding is planned.