Your Sarpy Chamber Contact List

GET TO KNOW YOUR TEAM OF UNWAVERING ADVOCATES!

Everyone on the Sarpy Chamber staff is your unwavering advocate, but we’ve got a quick guide below to best connect your specific needs to the team member who can best help you. Read below to find out who covers what, so you know exactly who to get in contact with!

Karen Gibler – President

Contact Karen when you or someone you know is looking to bring their business to the Sarpy County area. She’s great for those big-picture conversations! Karen is also your best resource on getting involved in the broader vision and mission of the chamber. Her email is president@sarpychamber.org.

Celeste Pille – Marketing Manager

Contact Celeste when you want to know about the free and exclusive marketing resources you have through your membership. Learn about print, e-mail, website and social media marketing opportunities. She can also help you utilize all the resources you get with your login account. Her email is marketing@sarpychamber.org

Breann Lundblad – Membership Manager

Contact Breann when you want to discuss the resources you have as a member and learn how to get more involved. Breann is the contact for members in Papillion and Gretna. She also oversees all T.I.P.S. Groups so talk to her about joining one of these networking groups! Her email is membership@ sarpychamber.org.

Shelly Stotts – Development Director

Contact Shelly when you want to get involved in special programming. Learn about Leadership Sarpy, how to be a guest speaker at an educational event, or how to get involved in promotional groups/activities like the Passport Program and Ambassador Group. Her email is development@sarpychamber. org.

Kelly Deane – Event Director

Contact Kelly when you have questions about events, either as a guest or a host, or to learn more about event sponsorship opportunities. She’s your key to getting involved in our 200+ events each year. Kelly will be going on maternity leave soon so questions for her can go to the main office at 402-339-3050.

Tara Simons – Membership Manager

Contact Tara when you want to discuss the resources you have

Unwavering Advocate

We are your unwavering advocate. As business owners, neighbors and friends, we are Sarpy. Our whole hearts are into making a better future for all of us. As a connector of solutions and a helping hand to members, Sarpy Chamber provides knowledge and opportunities that empower local business. Local doesn’t just mean Sarpy County! We serve many members in Omaha and the

SAVE THESE dates:

APRIL 12: AMBASSADOR QUARTERLY Ambassador Group gathering

APRIL 13: COFFEE AND CONTACTS AT OUTLOOK ENRICHMENT

Get some morning networking in before work!

APRIL 18: B.U.Y.S. EVENTEXPANDING YOUR CLIENTELE Sales education workshop

APRIL 19: W.O.M.E.N.’S SPEED NETWORKING EVENT AT SOARING WINGS as a member and learn how to get more involved. Tara is the contact for members in La Vista, Springfield, and the Omaha area. She also oversees Executive Dialogue and the Nonprofit Collaborative groups! Her email is grow@sarpychamber.org.

Accelerate your connections at this event!

New Contact! Barry Haire – Membership Manager

Contact Barry when you want to discuss the resources you have as a member and learn how to get more involved. Barry is the contact for members in Bellevue and recently joined the Sarpy Chamber staff in February. We’re excited to welcome him to the team! His email is info@sarpychamber.org

New Contact! Lisa White – Membership Manager

Lisa White is the Sarpy Chamber’s latest staff addition. Though she’s new as a team member, she has plenty of Sarpy Chamber experience having served on the chamber’s board of directors and held a term as Sarpy Chamber Board President. Lisa is part-time and will assist chamber members as a Membership Manager. Her email is connect@sarpychamber.org surrounding area. Sarpy Chamber membership is for any business or organization wanting to build up their network.

Building relationships with your business peers as well as our staff is part of that empowerment. If you are interested in getting involved with the Sarpy Chamber just reach out to us about getting involved and opening doors to a wide range of networking events, professional groups, workshops, and other activities, all with the aim of connecting business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs.

APRIL 27: BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES PAPILLION

Close out your day with some networking!

MAY 04: MODERN PROFESSIONAL’S PUTT-N-PLAY CLASSIC FUNDRAISER Fundraiser Event at Boulder Creek Amusement Park

MAY 09: 2023 LEADERSHIP SARPY GRADUATION

Meet the community’s newest leaders!

MAY 12: MILITARY RELATIONS GOLF CLASSIC Golf and support “Operation Holiday Cheer”

Each Sarpy Chamber team member has a specific role, but all of us are here to serve as your unwavering advocate however we can!

Address: 1243 Golden Gate Drive, Suite 1, Papillion, NE 68046

Contact Us: (402) 339-3050 | info@sarpychamber.org

Website: www.sarpychamber.org

Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/SarpyChamber

Byron E. Gruber

FRASER STRYKER EXPANDS LITIGATION PRACTICE

WITH ADDITION OF BYRON GRUBER

Fraser Stryker PC LLO is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Byron E. Gruber to the Firm’s business and commercial litigation, insurance defense, personal injury/wrongful death, and products liability practice areas.

Byron has countless hours of bench and jury trial experience, beginning his career in the courtroom as an assistant prosecuting attorney for the State of Missouri. He has practiced law in major legal markets including Kansas City, St. Louis, and Dallas, as well as in smaller markets across the State of Montana. Byron earned a J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.

FRASER STRYKER PC LLO

PHONE: 402-341-6000

EMAIL: BGRUBER@FRASERSTRYKER.COM

WEBSITE: WWW.FRASERSTRYKER.COM

Richard Gilloon

RICHARD GILLOON ADMITTED TO AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRIAL LAWYERS

Richard Gilloon has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America.

The induction ceremony at which Gilloon became a Fellow took place recently before an audience of approximately 525 during the recent Spring Meeting of the College in Key Biscayne, Florida.

Founded in 1950, the College is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only and only after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers of diverse backgrounds, who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Lawyers must have a minimum of fifteen years trial experience before they can be considered for Fellowship.

Membership in the College cannot exceed one percent of the total lawyer population of any state or province.

ERICKSON|SEDERSTROM

PHONE: 402-397-2200

EMAIL: DWILLIAMS@ESLAW.COM

WEBSITE: ESLAW.COM

Chris Richardson

CHRIS RICHARDSON ASSUMES NEW ROLE IN PROMOTION TO SVP OF OPERATIONS AT R&R REALTY GROUP

R&R Realty Group (R&R) is proud to announce the promotion of Chris Richardson to SVP of Operations for its Nebraska division.

Chris joined R&R as a Senior Development Manager in 2019. He has been instrumental in the development of office, warehouse and medical developments including R&R Commerce Park, R&R Commerce Park South, the Waterford Building and the recently completed build-to-suit facility now home to MD West ONE. Chris also oversees tenant improvement projects and will assume oversight of property management for customers within R&R’s Nebraska portfolio.

A Nebraska native and graduate of the University of Nebraska Lincoln, Chris has extensive experience in the real estate, property and facilities management and development sectors. He currently serves as a member of the board of directors for Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA) and previously served as president of the board of the Nebraska chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

R&R REALTY GROUP

PHONE: 402-819-4002

EMAIL: INFO@RRREALTY.COM

WEBSITE:

Timothy Buderus

TIM BUDERUS APPOINTED TO VICE PRESIDENT, WFS OPERATIONS

WoodmenLife has appointed Timothy Buderus to Vice President, WFS Operations, in addition to his current role as President, Woodmen Financial Services. In this role, Buderus provides strategic leadership and support for WFS associates and Representatives, and meets strategic objectives as communicated by WoodmenLife.

Buderus joined WoodmenLife in 2002 as a Senior Sales Auditor. He was promoted to Senior Compliance Consultant in 2005; Director, Operations in 2006; and President, Woodmen Financial Services, Inc. in 2008. Prior to WoodmenLife, Buderus worked as a Senior Field Examiner at Securities America, and as an Assistant Representative at INVEST Financial Services.

Buderus attended Wayne State College and earned his BS in Business Management, as well as his MBA. He has his Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 4, 7, 24, 53, 63, and 65 licenses. He also has his Life Insurance license and has earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional (CRCP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Fraternal Insurance Counselor Fellow (FICF) and Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP) designations.

WOODMENLIFE

PHONE: 402-342-1890

EMAIL: COMMUNICATION@WOODMENLIFE.ORG

WEBSITE: HTTPS://NEWSROOM.WOODMENLIFE.ORG/