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Celebrating Leaders Dear Readers, Welcome to the Midlands Business Journal’s highly anticipated 40 Under 40 issue for 2023! This marks the 22nd year of this prestigious award, graciously presented by our valued partner, Northwest Bank, since its inception in 2002. Over the years, MBJ has proudly shone a spotlight on incredible young professionals under the age of 40 who are shaping the vibrant business landscape of the Omaha metro area.

The roots of Midlands Business Journal trace back to 1975 when my father had a vision to establish a weekly newspaper dedicated to local business news and entrepreneurship. In 2002, he translated that vision into reality by launching an awards event that celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of 40 exceptional young professionals. Since then, we have had the privilege of honoring over 900 outstanding individuals, each contributing their unique talents and ideas to our community.

Since 2006, we’ve also paid tribute to the Entrepreneur of the Year, a distinction that highlights exceptional innovation and leadership. This year, we are thrilled to bestow that award upon Cyrus Jaffrey, the visionary CEO of Jaffery Insurance and Quotamation. His unique journey and commendable achievements embody the spirit of entrepreneurial excellence we celebrate.

Throughout these 22 years, our honorees have not only achieved great success in their careers but have also made significant contributions to our community. The Omaha metro area is a place like no other, enriched by the creative ingenuity and unwavering determination of our young professionals. Their boundless generosity of spirit is why I am immensely proud to call this city my home.

In recent years, we’ve faced challenges that tested our resilience. Yet, they also presented us with unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation. As you read about the noteworthy individuals featured in the pages ahead, I encourage you to ponder, “What else is possible?” These trailblazers are not just shaping the future; they are breaking down barriers that will pave the way for even greater achievements.

Our business community is a source of considerable inspiration and success. From my vantage point, the future gleams with promise and potential. Keep asking, “What else is possible?” Together, we can unlock even more remarkable accomplishments on the horizon.

I also want to thank entrepreneur extraordinaire Willy Theisen for sharing his Godfather’s Pizza journey in this issue. The same year he turned 28, Willy launched Godfathers with one location at 99th and Q Streets in Omaha. By 1977, his company was the fastest-growing restaurant franchise in the country.

With unwavering optimism and a deep sense of pride in our community, I welcome you to this year’s 40 Under 40 issue of Midlands Business Journal. The journey of inspiration, innovation and achievement continues, and there is indeed much to celebrate.

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WILLY THEISEN, GODFATHER OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP When Willy Theisen launched Godfather’s Pizza in 1973, Midlands joined the pizzeria’s owner, Gregg Johnson, to create Godfather’s Pizza in Business Journal’s inaugural 40 Under 40 awards were still 29 years 1973. The restaurant’s name was inspired by the hugely popular movie away. The publication itself wasn’t even established until 1975. But if 40 “The Godfather” released the year before. (Coincidentally, the don of the Under 40 had existed 50 years ago, Willy Theisen surely would have been Corleone family was played by Omaha-born Marlon Brando.) one of the first nominees. Now 78, he gets a kick out of the suggestion that Within a year, Theisen bought out the pizzeria and its name, and a this year’s awards should be re-designated as “40 Under 40 … and One legend was born. under 80” to accommodate him, adding that he’s always been able to dish “My goal was to figure out how we successfully put beer and pizza out — and take — a joke. together,” Theisen said. “We hit the ground running.”

“I throw a few,” he said. “And, yeah, you gotta take ‘em,” he said.

The first Godfather’s included video games and a pool table held over He’s always been serious about the hard work behind his success, from Wild Willy’s. Among Theisen’s innovations was an all-you-can-eat however, and Theisen was well under 40 when he first delved into salad bar. entrepreneurship. As a 20-something still working full-time as an “It was on wheels …We rolled it in full of ice,” he said, adding that apartment complex manager, he opened a bar called Wild Willy’s south offering salad as a pizza accompaniment was an instant success. “It was a of 99th and Q streets. The bar was adjacent to a small pizzeria, and an very good combination.” opening between the two establishments made it easy for bar customers Franchising began in 1974, spurred by a trio of Sunday regulars to order pizza from next door. The shared wall came down when Theisen from Columbus, Nebraska). Although Theisen initially declined their

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The power of work and hard work — don’t sell either one of those short.

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suggestion to expand to their hometown, the men persisted and eventually Theisen agreed to take a look at the location they had in mind — with no promises and a lot of cautioning about the enormous commitment and hours involved in running a restaurant; it was an effort to deter them. To Theisen’s surprise, he said, a Columbus location turned out to be an offer that he couldn’t refuse.

“We opened a couple of months later … That was it. If they had not found me, I never would have found them,” Theisen said. “They picked me and I almost didn’t do it. But that stroke of luck was the start of it.”

Godfather’s quickly became a booming franchise, with Theisen targeting Nebraska and adjacent states to effectively manage distribution and quality control. The National Restaurant Association called out Godfather’s for top growth nationally in 1977, 1978 and 1979.

“I opened 450 restaurants, the fastest-growing food chain in the United States,” Theisen said. “That’s one every 60 hours.”

At its peak, Godfather’s had close to 1,000 locations nationwide and was the third-largest of its kind in the country. Theisen sold the business in 1983. Godfather’s Pizza is still around today.

“Three, four years ago, I’m coming through Fremont and I’m not paying attention to my speed. I get pulled over,” Theisen said. “I get my license

and registration, get my window down. The policeman says, ‘I want to see your license.’”

The officer then recognized his last name and asked if he knew Willy Theisen, Theisen said.

“I said, ‘I know Willy pretty well,’” Theisen said, chuckling at the memory and adding that it dawned on the officer who William Theisen was at that point. “He goes, ‘You gotta be kidding me. Well, I’m going to tell you something. I worked at Godfather’s in Fremont for three and a half years … I delivered pizzas when I was in high school.’ he said, ‘Can I share one thing with you? Best job I ever had.’”

Theisen said that although it’s only spared him from a speeding ticket once, he’s still often recognized around town and at virtually every event he attends. He hears stories from many former Godfather’s employees with fond memories of working at one of the locations as a teen, and from past patrons who reminisce about the atmosphere and, of course, the pizza.

People still remember details like the refillable soft drink jug, evocative of a classic Coke glass, from a promotion that “was a limited-time offer but it just kept going.” Past Godfather’s Pizza scholarship winners have thanked Theisen for the opportunity “that made a difference.” Theisen has even been amused by the number of people over the years confessing that they CONTINUED

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believed the longstanding ‘godfather’ character in Godfather’s television commercials (played by actors J. William Koll originally and Dale O’Brien presently) was him.

Theisen also shares plenty of his own Godfather’s stories, from paying for his first small supply orders via cash on delivery, to workers delivering pizzas on foot when most of the city was closed down and un-navigable during the 1975 blizzard. Theisen’s recollections include handshake deals and a business plan written on a napkin.

“I didn’t know what I didn’t know,” he explained, adding that times and methods are different today. However, he said, the fundamentals of entrepreneurship are the same.

“The power of work and hard work — don’t sell either one of those short ... I didn’t even know what the word ‘entrepreneur’ meant, it wasn’t even in the vocabulary,” he said. “Entrepreneurs see things clearly that other people just don’t see.”

Luck plays a part, too, he said. Theisen, who was born in Chicago but grew up in Clinton, Iowa, originally intended to make his fortune in California after graduating from high school and trying — and leaving — college. During what started as Theisen’s relocation trip to the West Coast, the transmission in his 1961 Ford Falcon failed on the Mormon Bridge.

An Omaha friend came to the rescue and the young man’s family offered Theisen a place to stay temporarily in exchange for some work around the

house. Theisen quickly found a job and his own place, and chose to make his home in Omaha. He’s been here ever since.

Post-Godfather’s, Theisen has had a number of other successful business ventures. He’s also been active in the community including serving multiple stints on the board of the Omaha Airport Authority and playing a key role in establishing services of several airlines. He has served on the boards of directors or advisory boards for Creighton University, University of Nebraska’s Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Franchising, Metropolitan Entertainment Convention Authority (MECA), Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Business Ethics Alliance. Theisen has also received numerous accolades such as an honorary doctorate degree from University of Nebraska at Omaha and a Better Business Bureau Award of Distinction as well as induction into the Nebraska Business & Commerce Hall of Fame, Greater Omaha Chamber Business Hall of Fame, and Omaha Restaurant Association Hospitality Hall of Fame.

Theisen said he’s also still a bell-ringer for the annual Salvation Army holiday campaign, continues to regularly speak to student groups as he’s done for decades, and is even quick to help secure food donations for special causes. He’s also volunteered time with RISE, a character development and job readiness program for incarcerated individuals.

“I try to take the time I spend with people that need some help and direction, to try to make a difference,” he said. “I do as much as I can.”

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Led by CEO Wendy Wiseman, we announced an evolution of our own brand in October 2023 to reflect a view toward the future, rooted in the deep dives of account planning while offering the services that take clients’ brands to stratospheric heights. Zaiss & Company evolved to Constellation Collective, powered by Zaiss & Co. Discover all we do: • Ideation: We abhor ordinary ideas and insist on combining what we know about our clients’ businesses and markets, their goals and who they want to target with creative, salable marketing strategies that move the needle toward goals.

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BY KARA SCHWEISS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEBRA S. KAPLAN Cyrus Jaffery is the founder and CEO of Jaffery Insurance & Financial Services, but that’s not all. He’s also the founder & CEO of Quotamation, a new venture that provides insurance agents with a quoting tool that rapidly produces information from more than 20 carriers. Plus, he’s in joint ventures with about a dozen industry partners who work primarily with mortgage and real estate companies or banks and credit unions across the country.

“We own majority and then the partner owns a piece of it as well,” he explained. “We share revenue and we run the day-to-day.”

There’s even a book coming out about him at the end of the year, authored by local writer Leo Adam Biga and encapsulating a message of perseverance.

Jaffery is clearly a rising star in the insurance sector, but it wasn’t his intended career path. Neither was entrepreneurship. When he entered college at Nebraska Wesleyan, Jaffery’s Afghanistani family, who relocated to the U.S. as refugees in the early 2000s, expected he would eventually practice medicine or law.

“When you are from a different country, your parents want you to be either a doctor or a lawyer; I guess to them, [that means] you’ve made it in life,” he said. “I was pre-med, I went to biology class as a freshman in college, and I literally hated it. So, the next best thing was getting a political science degree so that I could go to law school.”

Law school never happened, however. Jaffery’s first glimpse into the insurance business was during a visit to his then-girlfriend’s family. Curious about their obvious prosperity, Jaffery asked his future father-in-law about his career — which turned out to be insurance — and saw a potential fit.

“I kind of just fell into it,” Jaffery said.

After working for an agency for six years, Jaffery became independent in 2019, driven by the idea of creating a business in which his children could join him one day and also craving more autonomy and growth potential. He also wanted to provide similar opportunities to others.

Three of his siblings, Ahmad, Bobby and Suman, have joined him in business, bringing various skill sets to the table.

“When you’re starting a new business, you want to find your core people that you can completely trust,” Jaffery said. “It’s been quite fun and rewarding to help family, but at the same time I’ve been able to see them grow on a daily basis and take our organization to the next level.”

Jaffery’s wife, Michelle, is also involved. The couple are raising three children, now 6, 4 and 2. Jaffery, whose LinkedIn profile leads with “Husband” and “Father,” promised his wife he’d be done with work by 4:30 p.m. daily and keep weekends free for family.

“Twenty years from now, nobody will remember those late hours that you had at work but your kids,” he said. “One of those things to get to what’s next for me is to figure out how I

CYRUS JAFFERY, FOUNDER & CEO, CJ INSURANCE GROUP.

can accomplish more in those seven hours of work that I get and do all the things that I want to do, but at the same time, do a really good job of being a father and being around for the kids and as a husband as well.”

Creating efficiencies was part of the inspiration for Quotamation, and Jaffery said he’s looking at other ways to streamline and automate “so I can have more time to make an impact” not only in his growing businesses, but spending time with his family, hosting his podcast, and contributing to nonprofits and community organizations.

“That impact… can make a difference, which is the biggest thing for me,” he said.

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2023 40 Under 40 Honorees

Ellie Barko, 38

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

During college, I studied abroad in Rome, Italy.

DIRECTOR OF TEAMING AGREEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS BLAIR FREEMAN What has been your career path?

I started my journey in construction management at University of Nebraska-Lincoln as one of three women in my graduating class. I started at Kiewit Building Group during college and worked my way through the ranks holding more than six different positions during my 12-year tenure. Some notable highlights include my involvement in the Creighton University Championship Center and the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo’s $90 million African Grasslands project. Towards the end of my tenure at Kiewit Building Group, I took on a role that involved advancing the operations of the company and training all district staff. This led to an opportunity to develop construction management software before taking on my current role at Blair Freeman.

How do you give back to the community?

Our community is what raises and surrounds us and everyone should be able to live in an area that can give them something to strive for. I am passionate about inspiring young girls and women in STEAM fields and started participating in guest speaking engagements to encourage and empower females in these fields.

This led me straight to the board at Girls Inc. That opportunity grew my passion for not only more women in the field, but also growth for the industry as a whole for small, minority-owned companies.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

I think it is important to surround yourself with many mentors who help you in different ways. I have had ones who were encouraging and supportive and ones who were challenging and had tough conversations. I think the most impactful mentor is the one who could see my challenges and not only help me navigate them but make them better for the women who come after me.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

Every time we finish a project and get to turn it over is completely fulfilling as many of the projects I have worked on are directly impacting the community. The first time I realized this was giving a speech to a room full of people on my first project that we had just completed. When I look back, it is a sense of accomplishment and giving back and they all leave an impact on me in different ways. My work is truly a part of my life and who I am.

Rodney Bennett, 37

What other profession would you like to try?

None, construction is the best.

What was your first job?

Unofficial - Working in my father’s engineering office. Official barista at a coffee shop.

What advice would you give your past self?

Listen to your parents more. They are telling you everything for a reason.

What is your ideal vacation?

I love traveling Europe, but because I’m on the go all the time my ideal vacation is a relaxing one at a resort and beach.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

I grew up playing soccer and remember vividly the 1999 Women’s World Cup. Now I respect how much they continue to push women forward.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“Gilmore Girls.”

What is your favorite restaurant?

The Drover.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

If you can see her, you can be her.

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I like to dip bananas in ranch and my peanut butter sandwich in milk and honey.

MANAGER OF IT NORTH END TELESERVICES What has been your career path?

The earliest memory I have is wanting to be an actor and an architect. The architect part was a total wash, but I’ve just started voice acting as a side hustle. When I was young, I began working at my aunt’s corner store on 24th & Lake streets (S&S Hut), and was an ambitious paperboy for the Omaha WorldHerald before becoming one of the youngest supervisors at my McDonald’s, working for Complete Music, and then as a hotel manager for various brands. Now I work in informational technology management at a call center.

How do you give back to the community?

On a tactile level, I give back via my work with the Plum Nelly East Neighborhood Association. On a personal level (and most important to me), my mission is to help dispel myths in our black and brown communities about transplant donation. As a corporate leader, my mission is to build leaders that are better than those before me. As a business owner, my personal mission of giving back can be found in the creation of my candle company, SunFlare Brands Company.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

I believe that each person you encounter is a lesson and I would say I have had many coaches but not any bonafide mentors. One person that I really do look up to at this stage in my life is Carmen Tapio, the CEO of my current full-time job at North End. She lives her company mission every day and I try to be the same type of CEO. What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

Throughout the span of my career, there are five that stand out the most. (1) Being a founder of a chapter of my fraternity at FIU. (2) My first time going from middle management to senior management and I was doing the official handover to the person I hired, trained, and coached, to take my old role as the guest services manager. (3) Some of the relationships made with customers from all around the world. (4) My experiences at NET have really shown me the inner workings of how to operate a business. (5) Framing my first dollar as a business owner.

What other profession would you like to try?

Flying planes looks fun. Don’t give me a plane though because then I’ll want a spaceship.

What was your first job?

Paper delivery boy for the Omaha World-Herald and summer helper at my aunt’s convenience store.

What advice would you give your past self?

Go back in time and tell Mom that the first lesson she needs to drill in with you is patience!

What is your ideal vacation?

A year-long world tour.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

I’m a big fan of Rihanna, Shawnna, E-40, Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliott, TLC, Pall Wall, and Chamillionaire.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

I am a big “Star Trek” fan. It is my peace and solace. To me, any series of “Star Trek” is binge-worthy. As well as “The Expanse,” “Star Gate,” “B.A.P.S.” and “Battlestar Galactica.”

What is your favorite restaurant?

A Cuban restaurant in Miami, Florida called Las Vegas. In Omaha, it’s hard to pinpoint a favorite but when I want something quick I like Okra African Grill.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“You know, I’m really easy to get along with - most of the time - but I don’t like bullies, and I don’t like threats - and I don’t like YOU, Culluh. You can try and stop us from getting to the truth, but I promise you, if you do, I will respond with all the ‘unique technologies’ at my command. Janeway Out!” - Captain Kathryn Janeway, USS Voyager (Star Trek Voyager)

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Ryne Bessmer, 32

What other profession would you like to try?

I think it would be fun to be a commercial airline pilot.

PRESIDENT STRADA HEALTHCARE What has been your career path?

I started working as an investment advisor after college for two local firms over five years. I worked for Strada on nights and weekends as we grew the company, and eventually started full-time in June of 2019.

How do you give back to the community?

I have enjoyed serving on the boards for the American Red Cross Young Professionals and Angels Among Us. I also am proud to have served on the Omaha Chamber’s YP board for three years. I currently serve on Omaha’s Administrative Board of Appeals and also enjoy volunteering at my church, St. Cecilia’s Cathedral.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

Strada’s most recent President, Mike Wade, was a very positive influence on me. He helped coach me through our first acquisition and instilled great leadership principles into my daily life and into our company. I’m grateful for everything Mike has done for me personally and professionally.

What was your first job?

My brothers and I started a Christmas tree pickup business when we were super young. My mom always encouraged us to be entrepreneurial.

What advice would you give your past self?

Go with the flow, and don’t sweat it if things don’t go exactly as planned. Continue to work hard and grow your network.

What is your ideal vacation?

Golf trip to Arizona.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

I am a growing fan of Russian pianist, Daniil Trifonov. I’d love to see him perform live someday.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“Seinfeld.”

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

Joining Strada full-time in 2019 has been the highlight of my career. I always wanted to work with my family and help grow my father’s vision of primary care in Nebraska.

What is your favorite restaurant?

Without a doubt, La Buvette.

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I am classically trained on violin and piano. I still play violin most weekends for various weddings and events.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

I love this quote by Fulton Sheen. “Wrong is wrong, even if everybody is wrong. Right is right, even if nobody is right.”

Possible grows here.

Congratulations to Scoular Associate General Counsel, Jordan Hasan on being named one of Midlands Business Journal’s 40 Under 40.

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2023 40 Under 40 Honorees

Megan Bettenhausen, 29

What other profession would you like to try?

Believe it or not, farming! My husband grew up in a farming family and I’d like to learn from him and dig in deeper within the agricultural industry. There’s so much to learn!

PARTNER MANAGER FNTS What has been your career path?

I completed six internships during my undergrad in a variety of different industries to really get a taste of as many things as I could. I knew I wanted to work for a company that was well known with a good reputation, and that was family-focused. I found myself at FNBO, in their management trainee program where I was really able to see how the organization was run, and where my strengths fit. From that program, I found myself at FNBO’s sister company, FNTS, where I am a partner manager today.

How do you give back to the community?

I currently serve on the board for Parkinson’s Nebraska, an organization I hold close to my heart as my mom was diagnosed in 2013. What I love about PN is that it’s focused on getting resources, support, and education to those directly affected in Nebraska.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

My current boss, Dan Chicoine is a mentor who has positively impacted my career not only because he is my biggest cheerleader and believes in me, but he also is the first to push me outside my comfort zone.

Because of him I’ve been able to have opportunities I wouldn’t normally take on, simply because I wasn’t sure I could do it.

What was your first job?

My first job was working for my dad’s business in the summers at age 14. I would help him lay flooring, paint homes, and a multitude of other odd jobs he would find for me at his paint and flooring business.

What advice would you give your past self?

Each failure will lead to you exactly where you’re supposed to be. Everything happens for a reason and each step of your career will lead you to the path that you will wake up and be grateful for each and every day. Keep asking questions and keep saying yes.

What is your ideal vacation?

Anywhere in Colorado! Preferably a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park with a cabin along a river where you can hear the water floating by and look out your door to see the elk walking about. The perfect mix of adventure and relaxation.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

As a Nebraskan, I’d like to consider myself a fan of Husker Athletics. Specifically football and volleyball.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

In partnership with Microsoft, I was able to create an FNTS Cloud Skills Challenge training program that provides employees the opportunity to obtain annual certifications all while competing against their peers. Because of the success of this program, we were able to expand this to other partner technologies and certifications at FNTS.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

How do I pick just one! “1883” might be my most recommended show. The storyline and adventure draws you in, but the historical aspect keeps me coming back for more.

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I do my corporate job in the middle of a cornfield. I moved from Omaha to rural Nebraska after starting my job with FNTS and am now able to do my job 100% remote from our house on the farm.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“If someone offers you an amazing opportunity and you’re not sure you can do it, say yes - then learn how to do it later.” - Richard Branson

Trevon Brooks, 30

What advice would you give your past self?

It’s okay for things not to go according to plan.

CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER STATE OF NEBRASKA What has been your career path?

My career started in the United States Air Force where I had the opportunity to do numerous things in my six years. Once I left I did some business consulting along with several entrepreneurial pursuits.

Then during COVID I joined the Department of Economic Development and have been there ever since.

How do you give back to the community?

I serve on several boards that focus on areas that mean a lot to me on a personal level.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

I’ve been blessed to have numerous mentors to help me in every step of my career. My career wouldn’t be in the place that it is now if it wasn’t for amazing mentors who have helped me over the years.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

This is hands-down the day that I completed basic training for the United States Air Force!

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I play the alto sax.

What other profession would you like to try?

Working for a professional sports team.

What was your first job?

The United States Air Force as an electronic warfare specialist.

What is your favorite restaurant?

402 Eat + Drink.

What is your ideal vacation?

My ideal vacation is going to see my family back in North Carolina. It’s always a treat to spend time with family.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

Duke Basketball.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“The 100.”

What is your favorite restaurant?

Dolce.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” -Theodore Roosevelt

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2023 40 Under 40 Honorees

Brandon Brown, 32

What was your first job?

Sonic Drive-In car hop.

RISK AND RESILIENCE PRACTICE MANAGER SERVICENOW What has been your career path?

My career truly started when Jeryl Graham, of American Title in Omaha, gave me an opportunity to move into the help desk after we talked about career opportunities. From there, I went to Fiserv, OPPD and NICO as a help desk technician, business continuity analyst, and eventually, a network systems analyst. From there, I went to FNTS where I was the admin for ServiceNow, VROPs, and other systems. I received my first ServiceNow certification here and began to learn the platform. I eventually interviewed with a small company named Fairchild Consulting, as a ServiceNow developer. I landed the job and eventually, the company was purchased by ServiceNow. How do you give back to the community?

I am a leadership mentor, a mentor for transition military wanting to get into tech, a young arts patron for Joslyn Art Museum, and a member of the foster care review board for Douglas County. I also volunteer as the global co-chair of the families employee resource group at ServiceNow. Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

Matt McCracken is my current manager and mentor. He not only gave me a shot by promoting me to manager, but he also mentors me weekly on leadership and accountability. He is honest and fair with me and tells me where I excel and what I need to work on.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

One of the most fulfilling moments of my career was my first-ever employee voice survey from the first team I ever managed. I led through authenticity and empathy. I was nervous that perhaps I was not doing something right or not actually providing value to my team. Then the first survey results came in and I received a great rating from my team, especially in the manager category. This validated I was doing the right things for the team.

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I like to build stuff with my hands. I have graduated from Ikea furniture building and Lego kits to garage shelves and (hopefully) one day, office built-ins.

What other profession would you like to try?

I was a line cook before and I really enjoyed cooking. I think my retirement career will be a part-time cook and also running a dog/cat/ goat rescue.

What advice would you give your past self?

My past self was always confident in his career path and worked so hard to get where he wanted to be. I would remind my past self to slow down sometimes and smell the flowers. Sometimes I get too focused on where I want to be that I forget to be present.

What is your ideal vacation?

I would love to go to a Mexico resort as my next vacation so the family and I can relax, but then we can also take an excursion to a Mayan temple and learn about a different culture.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

I think what Mr. Beast is doing with his platform is really cool.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

I love the show “I Think You Should Leave” on Netflix. We quote in our house all the time and for some reason the awkward-rage comedy really makes me laugh.

What is your favorite restaurant?

We have so many good ones to choose from in Omaha, but some of my favorites are V. Mertz, Avoli Osteria, and Javi’s Tacos.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“Every decision you make creates a new reality.” – Bella Brown

Cara Cool-Trede, 36 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AVENUE SCHOLARS SOUTHWEST IOWA

What other profession would you like to try?

Travel blogger.

What has been your career path?

My career path has been to seek opportunities where I can serve others, communities, and utilize compassion to create and support positive impact and change. In my first professional role, my supervisor (turned mentor) utilized the philosophy and practice of servant leadership, where the person has a natural inclination to serve others. This made sense to me, and I started to learn and grow under this philosophy and practice. I have stayed on that path, and along the way have been incredibly fortunate to work in a variety of roles that serve others. Prior to joining Avenue Scholars Southwest Iowa, I worked with Iowa Western for nine years. I had the opportunity to provide oversight for a large team that managed a variety of services provided to students including financial aid, admission, enrollment, registration, and more. I now serve as the executive director for Avenue Scholars Southwest Iowa. In this role, I oversee and facilitate all aspects of the daily operations and programming for the organization, consistent with the direction established by the Avenue Scholars Southwest Iowa board of directors.

What was your first job?

I was a courtesy clerk at Hy-Vee when I was 14 years old, and I loved it.

How do you give back to the community?

Avenue Scholars Southwest Iowa’s mission is centered on economic and workforce development for the communities of Southwest Iowa. To assist in moving this mission forward and as a means to give back to the community, we partner with local businesses in a variety of capacities. In addition to work, I also volunteer on a few community boards, and participate in activities with and support my children’s school.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

Throughout my professional career, I have witnessed and learned that people are afraid of utilizing love with leadership. To me, I believe in leading with love. To lead with love is to guide and inspire others with empathy, compassion, and a genuine concern for their well-being, fostering an environment of trust, collaboration, and growth while prioritizing the emotional and mental health of others. I learned this from the person I consider my mentor.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

I’m not going to pinpoint a moment. Rather, I currently feel fulfilled in my career because I am extremely proud of the people who work at Avenue Scholars Southwest Iowa. These are some of the very best, and they are dedicated to serving young people and their communities.

What advice would you give your past self?

Authenticity is the gold standard.

What had a big influence on you as a child?

Both of my parents have spent the entirety of their careers in deaf education. I grew up on the campus of a residential deaf K-12 school. My dad served as an employee for more than three decades for the school and because of his position, we lived on campus. Our lives were oftentimes intertwined with the students of the school. We were immersed in another culture right at home, and this way of upbringing had a tremendous influence on me.

What is your ideal vacation?

Traveling is my favorite hobby, and I have a long list of vacations and travel adventures. My idea of an ideal vacation is a beach vacation with my family and our best friends, the Watsons.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“Friends.”

What is your favorite restaurant?

Anything with a buffet.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

Lead with love.

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Megan Falke, 39

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I can make one eye move and not the other.

NEONATAL NURSE PRACTITIONER CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY What has been your career path?

I have been working in the health care field my entire career. I started as a pharmacy technician and then completed the accelerated nursing program at Creighton University. I began to work in the NICU in 2007, taking care of the smallest patients and their families. I completed my master’s degree in 2011 and became a neonatal nurse practitioner. I completed my doctorate in May 2019. My doctoral work was creating the perinatal hospice team and process at Nebraska Medicine. I have a strong passion for supporting NICU families, whether that be with palliative care, or during their time in the NICU, utilizing the trauma-informed care modalities. Recently, I have joined the Creighton University graduate nursing faculty and will continue to share my passion for babies with neonatal nurse practitioner students across the country.

What other profession would you like to try?

Leadership, I love leading teams.

What was your first job?

Medicine Man. What advice would you give your past self?

I would tell my past self to take a deep breath and enjoy the present moment.

How do you give back to the community?

I spent 20 years as an active member of the Launch Volunteer staff, teaching leadership skills and uplifting the young leaders in Nebraska. I was the volunteer executive director for three years and also spent many years on the board of directors. I am currently the vice president of the Women’s Fund of Omaha’s Circle group, uplifting the voices of women and femmes in our state. I also serve on the Omaha Better Birth Project Board, Carole’s House of Hope, and Rainbow Factory Preschool. I also participated in Leadership Omaha 44 — best class ever.

What is your ideal vacation?

My dream vacation is with my family, alongside a crystal-clear beach. We can play board games, do puzzles, explore a new community and eat delicious food.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

My beloved mentor and friend is Naomi Hattaway. She is an incredible leader and advocate in our community. She has shown me what vulnerable leadership looks like, how to effectively implement change, and how to create an impact with your passions. She most recently has created a body of work around “Leaving Well” and transitions.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

I’m a big fan of “Love is Blind,” mindless TV plays an important role in self-care.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

I serve people during their most challenging, vulnerable times. It is a true blessing to be able to witness the happiest and darkest moments of my patients’ lives. I feel very grateful for the ability to know the incredible moments that impact my patients and their families’ lives. It’s a true privilege to be present for these families.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

One of my favorite bands of all time is Bon Iver.

What is your favorite restaurant?

Saddle Creek Breakfast Club.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self preservation, and that is an act of political warefare.” -Audre Lorde

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2023 40 Under 40 Honorees

Kiley Freeman, 36

What other profession would you like to try?

Writer. I’m taking a fiction writing course at UNO this semester!

GENERAL DIRECTOR, TRANSLOAD & SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LOUP/UNION PACIFIC What has been your career path?

I started at Union Pacific Railroad right out of college. My first job was calling on potato and onion customers and learning how to get russet potatoes shipped to the East Coast in temperature-controlled boxcars, just in time for the big summer holidays. I stayed in sales for several years, moving to Little Rock and Los Angeles, calling on customers in the automotive and energy sector. I spent a few more years in director marketing and sales roles, before moving to a strategy position. In commercial strategy, I managed the customer experience strategy, digital customer experience and tech projects, and several commercial initiatives. Today, I serve as the general director of transload and logistics at Loup, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Union Pacific. I manage a team of 50+ and it’s amazing to hear about their goals and be a part of their development.

How do you give back to the community?

I’m the vice chair of the Opera Omaha board. I’ve been an active member of the Junior League of Omaha for several years.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

Josh Perkes, VP Loup at Union Pacific Railroad. Josh brings out the best in the teams around him. He leads with a focus on people and values, and that in turn, inspires great business results. He’s continued to help me find sides of myself I did not know existed and taught me how to cultivate my strengths to lead by example. He has taught me to trust my moral compass, use my voice to inspire and remember the important things in life.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

I like to be a flint. The most fulfilling moments of my career have been seeing a light that I helped to spark in another. They’ve taken that and made it wholly their own, but I feel fulfilled when I hear I helped to inspire someone.

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I love big game hunting, especially elk. They are smart and beautiful.

What was your first job?

I was 13. I worked in a golf repair shop at Miller Park regripping donated golf club. The golf clubs were resized for youth golf programs.

What advice would you give your past self?

Lean into any situation with empathy, even when it is uncomfortable. If you can put yourself in someone else’s shoes, that situation, actions, and path forward becomes more clear.

What is your ideal vacation?

A trip with my family and friends to an epic remote location where we’d stay in a home with sweeping views on the edge of nature. We’d spend the day hiking and roll into the night telling stories while enjoying homemade pasta and an Oregon Pinot Noir. There would be treehouse and large (but safe) area for the kids to play and adventure.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

John Williams. His movie themes live rent-free in my head.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

Honestly, I don’t really watch TV, but I do have my fair share of exposure to “Bluey.” I adore that Bluey encourages kids to use their imagination and share their energy with their family. It is fun for grown-ups too.

It wakes up that inner kid.

What is your favorite restaurant?

La Buvette or Avoli or Casa Bovina (Waverly). Gosh, we are blessed with good food and talented chefs.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“Logic will get you from A to Z; imagination will get you everywhere.” -Albert Einstein

Aaron Derell Gregory, 34 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS What has been your career path?

Upon earning my Master of Dance Education from NYU Steinhardt, I entered the workforce as a freelance teaching artist in dance for six years in NYC, Atlanta, and now Omaha. In 2019, I left freelancing full time and started working in Arts Administration with the Omaha Symphony as the education assistant and a teaching artist for Omaha Performing Arts. Through the pandemic, I was laid off from the Symphony but found a full-time position as the community engagement specialist in 2021. I was just promoted to community engagement manager in July 2023 and continue to do dance professionally in the community.

How do you give back to the community?

I give back to the community by actively serving as a dance professional - dancer, choreographer and educator. I have my own business, Love to Groove Movement School LLC, where I create opportunities for pre-professional and professional dancers, while teaching dance as a lead instructor at AP’s Legacy Dance Studio. I also am a member of three community-based organizations - Ambassadors Worship Center, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, and the Nebraska HBCU & Greek Collaborative. I serve in different capacities in each organization.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

I can say so much about this wonderful woman, Gennean Scott, but I will share the short version. Gennean Scott, chief diversity officer at the Broadway League, met me when I was at my lowest professionally and she quickly stepped into my life through word and example. She showed me the possibility of having a dream career with stability in the arts, introduced me to Omaha Performing Arts, and gave me a job at her studio. Her sphere of influence not only impacted my life personally, but professionally as I am actively sharing the opportunity with those coming behind me.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

By God’s grace, I have had many, but I would say the most fulfilling was being offered the role of community engagement specialist here at Omaha Performing Arts. My life literally changed forever in a matter of a phone call!

Since then, I have been able to serve as an advocate for my community in the arts, create space and opportunity for emerging and fellow artists, and most importantly I get to do all of this being affirmed and valued as myself.

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I’m pretty much an open book, but I would say many people don’t know I am first generation college alumni with two degrees from Morehouse College, and NYU Steinhardt. I’ve also traveled the world to study dance!

What other profession would you like to try?

Filmmaking.

What was your first job?

I was a cashier at a new Target location when I was 17.

What advice would you give your past self?

I would tell my past self, 23-year-old Aaron, to take the test and get a secure job now so that you can start with stability on your side.

What is your ideal vacation?

My ideal vacation is a seven-day stay in a new city with a bestie or significant other. I like to explore and people watch and warm weather would be appreciated!

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

Dawn Richard is my favorite singer and has been for a long time!

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“Avatar: The Last Airbender.”

What is your favorite restaurant?

Frank’s Pizzeria.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“Girl,” (lol) or “Sweet mother of pearl.”

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Joshua Hample, 39

What was your first job?

Driving range attendant.

FOUNDER & CEO CERTIFIED CELL What has been your career path?

Being a business owner while going to college was the catalyst for my love of entrepreneurship. After college, I decided to hone my financial skills as a commercial banker for HSBC before moving to the U.S. from Canada in 2013.

Once in Omaha, I worked in software and hardware sales before finally finding my path to the world of wireless.

After leading a multi-state sales team in wireless retail, I founded Certified Cell and have been here ever since. Oh, and randomly sprinkled in there was a stint as a DJ on Princess Cruises!

How do you give back to the community?

I am an entrepreneur at heart and love the entrepreneurial community. We are all a little guilty of putting our heads down and hustling but I love to make an effort to be as involved as possible in the entrepreneurial community to encourage others to pursue their dreams of starting a business.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

My answer to this isn’t just one mentor but a community of them. Pipeline Entrepreneurs has provided me with continuing education on being a more sophisticated business owner as well as a network of peers who are loving and struggling with similar things each day.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

I would say every time one of my team members is able to take advantage of the concept that work can fit your life.

When one of their kids has a preschool graduation, or their spouse has a celebration brunch, or any number of “life” things - they all know that the flexibility at work allows them to be present at any/all of the events in their life.

What advice would you give your past self?

Probably the same advice I would give to young professionals now, go out and do. Knock on doors, ask for help, go for coffee, pick people’s brains, connect with everyone, be involved, and don’t be afraid to sound dumb. That, and explore the world!

What is your ideal vacation?

I am a big fan of good food and a beautiful view so anywhere with a patio overlooking an ocean, lake, river, or mountain range is right up my alley.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

As a golfer, I would be crazy not to say Tiger Woods and how he revolutionized the game of golf. My next answer is going to hurt but I would also say Derek Jeter because he personified true class, and professionalism on and off the field in one of the most pressure-packed markets in sports. Finally, for the same reasons as Derek Jeter, I would also say Henrik and Daniel Sedin from the Vancouver Canucks — they were the ultimate leaders in their sport and the community.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

I have a really hard time getting into shows and basically don’t watch anything. The only show I have really ever watched all the way through was “Game of Thrones” but I’m certainly not the person to ask about binge-worthy shows!

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I love to golf even though I don’t do it nearly enough! I was actually recruited for a job because I’m a scratch golfer and represented the business well in various scrambles and hosting prospective clients at PGA Tour events.

What is your favorite restaurant?

Fisherman’s Wharf in Victoria, British Columbia has the best, fresh fish and chips on the planet!

What other profession would you like to try?

Corporate attorney.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

The best things in life are on the other side of terror, on the other side of your maximum fear.

CONGRATULATIONS, SAM AND TRE! Creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Trevon Brooks

Samantha Maxfield

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Mark Hanwright, 38 PARTNER HEARTLAND PROPERTIES, INC. What has been your career path?

After graduating from Drake University with a degree in marketing in 2007, I went to work with my father as a project manager for Commtiva Technologies, a Taiwan-based company that designs and manufactures cellular devices on the Android platform. I started with Heartland Properties as a sales agent in early 2011.

In 2018 I was offered the opportunity to buy in as a partner and launch and oversee a commercial property management division within Heartland. I continue to work at Heartland in both sales and management today, and also launched a residential property management company, Pillar Property Management in 2022 with a partner. In addition to real estate sales and property management, I am working on my first development project. In 2020 I purchased 130 acres with my two partners from Heartland, and we are currently doing grading work to develop it into an 88-lot residential subdivision with plans to be building homes in 2025.

How do you give back to the community?

I am a member of the Council Bluffs Noon Rotary group, which spearheads a ton of community projects and volunteer efforts to better the people and community of Council Bluffs, I also volunteer through our local Board of Realtors with their community projects whenever possible. I currently serve as the vice chair of the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce board of directors, and sit on the boards of Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation (ASWIC) and Southwest Iowa Foundation (SWIF).

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

My father is my first, and most impactful mentor. Not only was he a great role model as I grew up, but he was also my first employer out of college. I watched how he managed people, and always remained calm and collected no matter how heated or agitated they may get. He taught me to listen for what people actually want or mean rather than just what they say they.

Jordan Hasan, 35 ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL SCOULAR What has been your career path?

After law school I clerked for a federal judge, Judge Strom, for two years. Judge Strom turned 90 during my clerkship and had over 60 years of legal experience. He also had a wonderful judicial assistant, Jean Roeder, with tons of experience and insight. This was an invaluable experience to learn from both of them about the legal profession. After my clerkship, I went to Cline Williams Wright Johnson and Oldfather as an associate attorney. My practice focused on employment law, employment litigation, and business litigation. I also had wonderful mentors at Cline Williams. I was at Cline Williams for three years when the opportunity at Scoular to be an in-house attorney presented itself. I was advised by other mentors in the Omaha legal community to not pass up the opportunity to work for Megan Belcher and Jennifer Deitloff. I have been at Scoular since August 2019, and I advise the business on litigation, employment, and compliance matters.

How do you give back to the community?

I currently serve on the board for Go Beyond Nebraska. Go Beyond is a wonderful nonprofit organization that provides year-round outdoor activities for youth in the Omaha metro area. Go Beyond brings diverse groups of young people together to facilitate self-discovery and build community.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

Judge Strom, at the start of my legal career, emphasized the importance of mentors. He said that you need mentors to learn the practice of law, and then also learn how to be a mentor to younger attorneys.

I took that advice seriously when accepting any of my career moves. At Cline Williams, I had great mentors like Tara Stingley and Andy Barry, who taught me a lot about the practice of law and how to be a great attorney. At Scoular, Megan Belcher and Jenny Deitloff have been wonderful mentors who always think about my development and career.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

The development project I am currently working on is the biggest thing I have ever done. I am really enjoying this process and hope to do more in that space.

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I was born in New Zealand and lived there until age 12.

What other profession would you like to try?

I want to do more in real estate development.

What was your first job?

Receiving dock at Kohl’s.

What advice would you give your past self?

Go to a few less parties and a few more classes in college ... I wish I would have taken more classes in finance.

What is your ideal vacation?

I prefer beach vacations and love to dive and snorkel, we took our dream vacation in an over water bungalow in the Maldives in 2022 and I would love to go back.

What is your favorite restaurant?

I love sushi, Hiro 88 and Blue are my go-to choices.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“Those who do more than they are paid for will eventually be paid for more than they do.”-Napoleon Hill

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

I don’t have one specific instance, but as an attorney, I love solving problems. When someone comes to me with an issue that is causing them stress or concern or confusion and we can find a solution to solve that problem, I always find that fulfilling.

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I worked at a gourmet international food store in college, and I find cooking to be a stress reliever.

What other profession would you like to try?

Golfer.

What was your first job?

Babysitter.

What advice would you give your past self?

Try to not stress and overthink as much. A lot of times taking the risk turns out to be a good idea.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

Oklahoma Sooners and I am a Swiftie.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“90 Day Fiancée.”

What is your favorite restaurant?

Block 16.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“Whatever you choose to do, leave tracks. That means don’t do it just for yourself. You will want to leave the world a little better for your having lived.”-Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Cyrus Jaffery, 35

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I was born in Kabul, Afghanistan and raised in Pakistan. We moved to Nebraska as refugees in 2002 and didn’t know any English at all. I also played Cricket growing up in Pakistan.

FOUNDER & CEO JAFFERY INSURANCE What has been your career path?

My career path was banking first right out of college and then insurance. I worked for Wells Fargo as a personal banker and worked my way up to the mortgage department to do loans. Right around that time I met my wife and her dad was a State Farm agent. It intrigued me to become a State Farm agent. I became an agent for six years from 2013-2019 and left to go open our own insurance brokerage in May of 2019. Since then, we have expanded to the tech side of insurance aggregators and coaching and training of agents across the country through our insurance producers podcast.

How do you give back to the community?

We helped many Afghan refugee families when they moved here around 2021 and 2022. We partnered with Stone Bridge Church and took donations from people all over the community and had Afghan refugee families come to the church and pick whatever they wanted. Ava’s Army, which fights childhood cancer, is near and dear to our hearts and we have raised over $25,000 for them in the last year. We also support Rejuvenating Women and Learning for ALL, which are two amazing nonprofits here in Omaha. We also partnered with Keep Omaha Beautiful and go as a team every month to clean a park.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

My father-in-law has been in my field for over 30 years and he has had a great impact on me as far as how to be a leader. He has an old-school mentality of hard work and showing that you care about your employees. He is always giving me advice on how to keep using the old-school tricks in the modern day of age.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

My most fulfilling moment of my career has been seeing the growth of some of our key employees. We left State Farm with two key people and fast forward to today I have those two key employees. We have over 100 people in our organization today and those two key employees are the two leaders of our organizations and they give me 100% of what they got every day. As I have grown into a founder & CEO role, it’s so fun to get fulfillment and joy from seeing other people succeed.

What other profession would you like to try?

I would love to be a professional golfer or athlete.

What was your first job?

McDonald’s server.

What advice would you give your past self?

Time is the most valuable thing you will ever have. Use your time wisely.

What is your ideal vacation?

Beach vacation with the family and some golf.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

I love Kobe Bryant and Lebron James. Kobe with his mamba mentality of being at the gym four hours before everyone. Lebron James handles being at the top of the game and still has family-first mentality.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

I love any sports documentaries or golf.

What is your favorite restaurant?

I love any Mexican or Persian restaurant.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

Win the day.

Congrats, Dr. C!

The Avenue Scholars Southwest Iowa Board of Directors and Staff are proud to congratulate Dr. Cara Cool Trede on being selected as one of the 40 Under 40 winners for 2023.

Thank you for leading with love.

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Ashley Jankowski, 39

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I love building Lego sets.

CEO BAT LOGISTICS What has been your career path?

I got my first taste of transportation at the age of 20 when I joined an asset-based freight brokerage. I learned a lot in the four years I was there but ultimately my heartstrings were being pulled in another direction, and I left to become a full-time nanny. After 18 months with the most amazing family, and kiddo, I decided to head back to the business world and joined BAT Logistics.

How do you give back to the community?

Every year I organize a donation drive for local charities and nonprofits through our business, BAT Logistics.

We’ve been able to directly support families around the holidays, local food banks, homeless shelters, foster organizations, and so many others. I personally serve on the Women’s Fund Committee for Southwest Iowa, supporting the needs of women in our community, and as an “aunty” with the Child Saving Institute in Omaha, giving back to the children who need it most.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

When I was a young professional, I was blessed to work for a woman by the name of Lisa. Lisa showed me what it means to truly be a servant leader. She led with compassion, honesty, and kindness. She really mentored me to find the difference between being a boss and being a leader. Carter was the next to have the most impact on my career. When I was a nanny, I was honored to be a part of the family I worked for.

The last person who has had the most positive impact on my career is my partner today, Shawn. He has always led with love, and understanding. He gave me the confidence to continue to build upon the skills I had already developed and learn that it’s okay to never settle.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

There is something about coaching and mentoring those around you that just brings me so much joy. The hope that I have watched come over someone during a one-on-one, company, or team meeting, the lightbulb of an idea that has been sparked during a collaboration session, the drive and focus that returns after I’ve spent time coaching someone, those are the most fulfilling. Aside from that, earning the title of Best Place to Work in Council Bluffs in 2023 was a pretty fulfilling moment as well.

Dorothy Johnson, 32 VICE PRESIDENT OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION GENER8TOR What has been your career path?

Following my graduation from Omaha North Magnet High School, I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with honors from Grambling State University. Upon my return to Omaha, I embarked on a path in human services and community outreach, where I honed my leadership skills and gained profound insights into my community’s unique dynamics.

My career has been marked by remarkable success in social services, local nonprofits, and academia.

Yet, a pivotal juncture arrived when I transitioned into venture capital, assuming the role of vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion at gener8tor.

How do you give back to the community?

As the founder and executive director of Nebraska’s HBCU + Greek Collaborative, I’ve dedicated myself to creating opportunities for underrepresented communities and supporting local entrepreneurs. I actively engage with organizations like the NAACP, where I work tirelessly for civil rights and equality.

I also contribute to the Greater Omaha Chamber and the Midlands African Chamber of Commerce, where my efforts foster economic growth and support underrepresented entrepreneurs. My coaching and mentorship activities, particularly in the urban core and with local schools like Nelson Mandela Elementary and Omaha North High School, further demonstrate my commitment to empowering youth through sports and education.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

Dr. Viv Ewing is an inspiring mentor who has had a profoundly positive impact on my career and many others. A distinguished UNO graduate, her commitment to service and community engagement is truly commendable. Driven by her passion for making a difference, she has volunteered for numerous organizations, from the Salvation Army to the Great Plains Black History Museum, embodying the spirit of service throughout her life.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

The most fulfilling moment in my career has been serving as the vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion at gener8tor. As a single mother raising two remarkable daughters, this position allowed me to not only make a profound impact on my professional life but also demonstrate resilience and strength in

What was your first job?

McDonald’s.

What advice would you give your past self?

It’s easy to think that if I had the chance to talk to my past self I could avoid a lot of pain, hurt, anger, etc. by just telling her the things she needs to know, but then I would really do myself a disservice. I would prevent myself from being able to experience the true depth of things that have led me to be the person I am today. I would have limited my understanding of the world, business, myself. So as much as I’d love to tell my past self all the things she is going to do wrong and how to avoid them, I think it’s best to simply say, keep growing.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

Oh goodness, I think I consider myself a big fan of the San Francisco 49ers. Married into that one, and have definitely ridden the train to NinerVille. We really love attending a couple of games every year.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

Without a doubt “Friends.” I watched it when it was originally on, and really never stopped watching.

But since that one is really overdone, how about we go “Justified.” Great characters, amazing actors, impeccable writing. So much fun! Go watch it!

What is your favorite restaurant?

Mahogany Prime.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

It’s fine. I’m fine. Everything’s fine. (insert obnoxious smile and rapid blink here)

my personal life. In this role, I had the privilege of securing a substantial grant for talent development and raising significant funds for critical social justice initiatives in Nebraska. It was a testament to the power of dedication and strategic thinking in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Furthermore, this role allowed me to advocate for an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem and serve as a role model for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.

What other profession would you like to try?

My dream is to be the president at a historically Black college or university while also teaching in the business department.

What was your first job?

I was the teen coordinator at the Maple Street YMCA. What advice would you give your past self?

You are beautiful in so many ways and you are exactly where you need to be.

What is your ideal vacation?

You can always find me on Bourbon St., in the Historic French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

The legendary Grambling State University Tigers and The New Orleans Saints - Who Dat Nation.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“Queen Sugar,” “Greenleaf,” and “Fix My Life” with Iyanla Vanzant.

What is your favorite restaurant?

Ruby’s Place in Benson, I get the catfish dinner, and never forget the extra fillet.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“I was going through the hardest thing, also the greatest thing, for any human being to do; to accept that which is already within you, and around you.” - Malcolm X - a North Omaha Native

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Nicka Johnson, 32 CEO BUDGET TO SUCCESS

What other profession would you like to try?

None, I am living the life that I once prayed for.

What has been your career path?

Nicka embarked on her career journey in 2013, right after graduating from college, by joining Union Pacific. After dedicating a year and a half to this sector, Nicka continued her career in operations for another five years, solidifying her expertise in this field. However, her path took an exciting turn when she transitioned into the financial sector, opening up a new chapter in her professional life. Within the financial industry, Nicka wore multiple hats, taking on roles ranging from call center operations to managing risk and fraud, and eventually becoming a loan officer.

In 2020 Nicka made a life-changing decision to take a leap of faith. She boldly transitioned from being an employee to employer by firing her boss. For over seven years now, Nicka has been an influential figure in her community, working tirelessly to bridge the wealth gap.

How do you give back to the community?

I have given back to my community in several multitude of ways: free workshops on budgeting and money management, teaching Upward Bound, emergency relief efforts, financial assistance, community involvement, and scholarship donor through the TeamMates Foundation.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

I don’t have a mentor, but I would say my community has made a positive impact on my business through endless support over the years. Shout out to my mother who raised a young black unstoppable woman from North Omaha who doesn’t take no for an answer.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

The most fulfilling moment in my career has undoubtedly been taking a leap of faith by firing my boss and never looking back, except to see how far I’ve come.

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

My favorite color is pink. I have three favorite meals: steak and loaded baked potato, crab legs, and nachos. Yes, nachos is a real meal and not an appetizer. When it comes to card games, I will beat anybody in spades. One of my greatest joys is spending quality time with my family and cooking dinner.

What was your first job?

Jackson Hewitt income taxes.

What advice would you give your past self?

1. Don’t take NO for an answer.

2. Never break a promise to yourself. If you say you’re going to do something then do it.

3. People can be an asset or a liability be sure to find your tribe and create meaningful relationships.

4. Support those who support you.

5. Block out the noise and eliminate any distractions.

What is your ideal vacation?

My dream vacation is in the Maldives. Staying in a private overwater bungalow is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

With the stunning views, is the perfect vacation to relax making memories that last a lifetime.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

I love the history of my culture, the music the sound of our beat, and our heritage. I love R&B, rap, and gospel music.

My favorite artist is Kevin Gates.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“Scandal,” “Power,” and “The Wire.”

What is your favorite restaurant?

Mahogany Prime Steakhouse.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

Being born into poverty isn’t a choice but staying there is.

Geetanjali S. Rathore, M.D., FAAN

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Congratulations, Michelle, on being named to Midlands Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty. kutakrock.com

Molly Junge

Children’s Nebraska is proud to congratulate Geetanjali S. Rathore, M.D., FAAN, Medical Director of the Comprehensive Neuromuscular Clinic and UNMC Associate Professor of Neurosciences, and Molly Junge, Children’s Nebraska Foundation Director of Development and Annual Giving, on their inclusion into the 2023 Midlands Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 class. Thank you both for your leadership and service in our community!

To learn more about the life-changing work at Children’s or join our team of amazing people, visit ChildrensNebraska.org CARE

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Molly Junge, 33

What other profession would you like to try?

Interior design. With my background in floral & event design and growing up with a love for antiques with my grandma, designing homes would be a fun combination of passions.

DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING CHILDREN’S NEBRASKA What has been your career path?

I started out as the events and rentals coordinator at the Henry Doorly Zoo. While there, I got a glimpse into Omaha’s philanthropic community through the Omaha Zoo Foundation. I quickly realized that I wanted to help further the Omaha nonprofit community and accepted my first development position at Omaha Performing Arts. Through my nonprofit career, I have been able to help further the missions at Omaha Performing Arts, Creighton University and now, Children’s Nebraska.

How do you give back to the community?

For the past five years I’ve served in various leadership roles at the Junior League of Omaha. Previously, I have served in roles for No More Empty Pots, Women’s Center for Advancement, Kicks for a Cure and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Young Alumni Association.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

Beth Greiner, SVP, executive director and chief development office at Children’s Nebraska has been my guiding light while taking the next step in my career path. Beth has continuously and graciously lent her time and expertise in nonprofit development to help me reach my highest potential.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

While not one moment, when I look back and see the impact of the Children’s Gala and Sip, Swirl and Support, I am so proud to be part of the Children’s Foundation. Each event honors a patient family who has received life-saving support by our incredible doctors and nurses. To meet each family and help them tell their story, you see the direct impact donors have at made for families in the state of Nebraska.

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I spent most of my childhood at my grandmother’s farm near Lindsay, Nebraska. Since I can remember, I would ride in the combine during harvest, bottle-feed calves and assist my grandma in the kitchen making lefse and kolaches.

Laura Larson, 39

What was your first job?

Dance teaching assistant at 13.

What advice would you give your past self?

Follow your passions, both by voluntarism and professionally.

Even when busy, when you are doing what you are passionate about, you find the energy to push further.

What is your ideal vacation?

The Grand Cayman Islands. Years ago, it became my family’s favorite place in the world to relax and enjoy slowing down for a bit.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

The UNL volleyball team. While they have been a dominating force in volleyball for years, it has been incredible to see the state rally around them.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“Friends!” I have been watching since I was in junior high school. As I have gone through each phase in life, I have been able to relate differently.

What is your favorite restaurant?

Koji in Countryside Village.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“Treasure this day and treasure yourself. Truly, neither will ever happen again.” - Ray Bradbury

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I make fancy, decorated sugar cookies in my free time (though I don’t have much of that anymore!). People say they’re too pretty to eat. It’s a fun creative outlet!

DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS SKUTT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL What has been your career path?

I went to college at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, and then returned to Omaha to get my MBA at Creighton. While at Creighton, I served as a graduate research assistant for three professors, including Dr. Beverly Kracher. When I graduated from the MBA program, the Business Ethics Alliance hired me as its first employee - the full-time associate director. In 2013, I transitioned to being the part-time programs director of the Alliance from 2013-2019. At that time, I took some time at home with our three young kids and dove into a lot of volunteer work in our church, school, and neighborhood. In 2022, a job opportunity opened that I knew was the perfect fit for me: director of alumni relations at Skutt Catholic.

How do you give back to the community?

My volunteer experiences in my early career days were more widespread. My husband and I were middle school group mentors for Partnership for Our Kids from 2009-12. I served on the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands Nonprofit Executive Institute planning committee to help plan their ethics module. I was on the Rockhurst University Omaha Alumni Council and planned two class reunions. As our family grew, I became more involved in the community in our own backyard at St. Wenceslaus Church.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

Dr. Beverly Kracher, Ph.D., founder of the Business Ethics Alliance and Creighton University professor.

When I was at the beginning of my career, Bev gave me opportunities that I could have only dreamt about. She included me in meetings with city leaders and top Omaha executives. She encouraged my development by designating funds I could use to attend conferences or seek professional coaching, and she continually gave me opportunities to lead and manage people and projects.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

I’d say ‘starting the second act’ of my career at Skutt Catholic. I feel like I am at the beginning of an exciting new journey in the world of secondary education. The icing on the cake for me is being part of a “job share.” I am sharing my role as director of alumni relations with another Skutt Catholic alumna and former elementary educator, Meghan Sullivan.

What other profession would you like to try?

Bakery owner.

What was your first job?

Babysitting and a cashier at Baker’s. I think working at a grocery store or in a restaurant/food service is a great experience for any teen to have. It teaches you a lot about dealing with people!

What advice would you give your past self?

Be present. Don’t spend too much time worrying about what’s next. Enjoy the moment you are in - it all goes so fast!

What is your ideal vacation?

We are in a very busy season of life right now, so my ideal vacation involves a lot of rest and relaxation probably somewhere warm! I am hoping to visit Turks and Caicos sometime in the near future.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

Our family spends a lot of time cheering on the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Some of our favorite family memories are with our kids at Husker games.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”

What is your favorite restaurant?

Blue Sushi.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” - Philippians 4:13

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Kristin Lowrey, 37 FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACCESS PERIOD What has been your career path?

I started my career in hospitality and had the opportunity to explore catering, corporate, and even motorcoach tour sales. I transitioned to employee relations, and then to the director of communications role at Remedy Intelligent Staffing. Because of their generosity and willingness to allow me to pursue starting Access Period while working for them, I am now running the nonprofit full-time.

How do you give back to the community?

In addition to Access Period, I’m involved as a board member for Partnership 4 Hope, a sustainer advisor with the Junior League of Omaha, a member of the Aksarben Floor Committee, and an active community volunteer in Elkhorn.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

Mandy Dugdale was the director of sales at the Magnolia Hotel when I was there as a corporate sales manager.

She offered unwavering support and gave me the confidence to pursue my interests. She showed me how to advocate for myself, and not make myself small for anyone. She is still one of my biggest cheerleaders and one of my dearest friends.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

Every time I visit our free period supply cabinet at the Union for Contemporary Art and see that people are taking the

products they need to go to work, thrive at school, and accomplish their goals, it’s the most fulfilling moment in my career. Filling the cabinet, I try to imagine the people who will eventually take the supplies, and it makes me feel connected to humanity and our community in a way that can’t be matched!

What was your first job?

Assembling skateboards at the mall.

What is your ideal vacation?

My ideal vacation is a long road trip with my husband.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

Dolly Parton.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“The Good Place.”

What is your favorite restaurant?

Yoshitomo.

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Samantha Maxfield, 30 MENTORU PROGRAM MANAGER BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE MIDLANDS What has been your career path?

I attended Truman State University to become a teacher, but realized it wasn’t the career for me. At the same time, I started working at a local nonprofit supporting adults with disabilities. I decided that I wanted to work for a nonprofit. After graduation, one of my friends told me about a job at BBBS and I applied. I have worked at BBBS for almost eight years. I started as an enrollment coordinator, and then was the foster care enrollment coordinator. In 2019, BBBS decided to launch MentorU and I became the MentorU program coordinator. Now I’m the MentorU program manager.

How do you give back to the community?

I have attended many park clean-ups and worked with Career Rock-It to teach local youth about nonprofit careers. I have volunteered as PEW (Promoting Empowerment in Our World) facilitator for the Anti-Defamation League’s annual event serving high school students. I have volunteered as PEW (Promoting Empowerment in Our World) facilitator for the Anti-Defamation League’s annual event serving high school students. I also volunteered as a court appointed special advocate through CASA for Douglas County for a time.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

Kate Shanmugam shows me every day how to advocate for and support employees. Olga Navedo has taught me the power of community and networking. Chelsea Colpitts inspires me with her dedication for finding new ways to make things happen. Kristin Mihalo provides me with constant feedback, advice, and reassurance.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

MentorU’s original launch date in Council Bluffs was August 2020 during the height of the pandemic, so we pivoted. We launched an entirely new program called Leadership Academy, a virtual mentoring program that combined curriculum, classes, and meetings with mentors. The students were able to create community during a time of isolation. But my most fulfilling moment was after our first complete year of MentorU. We spent over three years working to launch the program, and seeing the strong student and mentor relationships helped me truly see the future of the program. It has been rewarding to expand the program across the Omaha metro.

Lauren Micek Vargas, 38

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

Each year, I set a reading goal for myself. Last year, I read 50 books. This year’s goal is 60 books. Only ask me for recommendations if you like historical fiction, fantasy, or romance novels.

What other profession would you like to try?

I would love to try being a baker or florist. Baked goods and plants always brighten people’s day.

What was your first job?

I was a day camp counselor for 3-5 years old.

What advice would you give your past self?

Start using sunscreen every day and upgrade to better shampoo. Your skin and hair will thank you. Don’t get stuck on one career path, and embrace the opportunities given to you.

What is your ideal vacation?

Honestly, I love any vacation. I just need good food, a beverage, and good company. It’s extra nice if it’s near a body of water.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

I grew up in Chicago, so I am a huge Chicago sports fan. I watch as many games as possible, even when it is painful.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“The Great,” “Schitt’s Creek,” and “Ted Lasso.”

What is your favorite restaurant?

La Buvette.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“It is what it is.”- I use this phrase constantly. It helps me accept and understand what I can’t change so I can use my energy and effort on the things that matter.

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I once flew the Good Year Blimp (young pilot), and I also sang “Getting to Know You” with Tyne Daly at the Hollywood Bowl.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EDUCATION RIGHTS COUNSEL What has been your career path?

I began my professional career as an Americorps teacher in the Bronx, New York. However, my family is from Nebraska, and after teaching special education with underserved families, I knew they needed better access to equal education opportunities. I decided to pursue a law degree and came back home to Creighton. After graduating, I worked with Legal Aid and then the Douglas County Public Defender’s Office, primarily representing juveniles. During these tenures I saw a knowledge gap where judges, agencies and families didn’t understand their rights or school district obligations. This led me to co-found Education Rights Counsel, whose mission is to create systemic change by removing legal barriers to educational equity.

How do you give back to the community?

I have to confess, I am such an extrovert that I love being involved in community efforts. I am on the board of the D2 Center and Educare, and I am a prior board member of the Disabilities County Committee. I enjoy singing and have been a member of the River City Mixed Chorus. I also volunteer as a judge for law student moot courts, I have been a Douglas County Democratic Delegate (2015-2019), I volunteer at the Siena Francis Homeless Shelter and at my church. I also support my husband in his work as a State Senator.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

My co-founder at Education Rights Counsel has been a great mentor. She’s shared her depth of education law knowledge, and pushed me to reimagine what impact I can have. She also went to law school after initially starting a career in education and law enforcement, and raising children while working full time. What I love about our friendship is that she has helped me be fearless in my support of children and not shy away from passion in my work.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

The willingness, trust and faith of the community to support ERC, especially throughout COVID, which had such a negative impact on all our students.

What other profession would you like to try?

Broadway singer or producer!

What was your first job?

Camp counselor.

What advice would you give your past self?

Trust your instincts and thank God for unanswered prayers!

What is your ideal vacation?

I am a history buff (it is my undergraduate major). I love visiting historical sites, presidential libraries, and state capitols. My ideal vacation is incorporating these things into any trip I take. My next trip is to visit the homes of famous female English authors.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

So many! I think for today, I am going to choose Lin Manuel Miranda - his work in “Hamilton” inspired students to be interested in history, was a reflection of our communities, encompassed aspiration, and the music was fabulous.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“Downton Abbey.”

What is your favorite restaurant?

In Omaha, I am voting for Ika San. What is your favorite quote or saying?

“Fight for the things you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” -Ruth Bader Ginsberg

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Jordan Morse, 34

What other profession would you like to try?

Wedding or event coordinator or a baker.

EARLY CHILDHOOD COORDINATOR THRIVING FAMILIES ALLIANCE What has been your career path?

In kindergarten, my teacher told my mom “she’s an excellent student and friend, but she does need to let other people do things for themselves.” I was a helper from a young age. I graduated from Iowa Western Community College with a degree in social work and immediately started work as a family support professional. I took time away to become a mom before jumping into a new project. This project guides families in finding support to come alongside them as they raise healthy, happy kids. I was able to build this initiative from almost nothing. Ten years later we have a thriving and robust network of providers working together to get families connected to resources. I have stepped into a new role where I can support and advocate for early childhood providers.

How do you give back to the community?

Our family tries to find opportunities to help those around us. Currently, my greatest way to give back to the community is raising my children to become well educated and concerned citizens.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

My mentor has been our Executive Director, Patricia. She has invested countless hours and dollars into my own growth as a leader and an employee. She has encouraged me to fight for what matters, stay passionate about the important things, and to not do something just because that is how we have always done it. I have learned how to lead with grace, comedic relief, and tenacity by the example set by Patricia.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

I have witnessed so many fulfilling moments in my career. From taking a brand new mom who is struggling with postpartum and feeling overwhelmed, helping her find her village of support, allowing her family to flourish to supporting family support providers in elevating their services to higher quality standards. I spent years investing directly into families and children, now I have the joy to invest in the providers who directly support families.

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I played cello for 10+ years in many different orchestras and even on a cruise ship. I also sang and danced in multiple choirs and show choirs.

Daniel Pauley, 38

What advice would you give your past self?

Don’t sell yourself short. You can and will do great things. No matter what you have had to overcome, you will come out stronger and better equipped for the next challenge.

What is your ideal vacation?

A remote beach island, with lots of great food (preferably not seafood!) and my family. Enjoying sun, sand, wind, and water. A traveling nanny would also be a bonus!

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

Tim Burton. “Nightmare Before Christmas” was my favorite movie as a child.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

My husband and I love sci-fi, dramedies, and crime-fighting shows. One of our all-time favorite is “Fringe.” I think we’ve watched that series at least three or four times.

What is your favorite restaurant?

Thai Spice on 108th and Maple streets.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

In my work I’m often overhead saying “It takes a village to raise a child.”

As a parent I’m often overheard saying “Where are your pants?”

In social circles I’m often overheard saying “Coffee is an important part of my cheery disposition.”

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I was born in Texas.

PARTNER SMITH PAULEY LLP What has been your career path?

I started my career with Treetop Ventures in Omaha, Nebraska. Treetop was and still is an angel investment and family office consultant company in Omaha. I then spent eight years building a law practice in central Nebraska (Hastings) that has grown into a national practice that I used at the foundation for the launch of my current law firm, Smith Pauley.

How do you give back to the community?

I try to be active in my church, and in as many of our incredible organizations as we can. Nebraska is such a philanthropic state that there many opportunities to serve and to give. I try to support several both with my time and monetary resources.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

My mentor is Vern Powers. Vern is a serial entrepreneur, and very successful businessman. He is my best friend and has been willing to mold and guide me over my career as to how to be a leader and a businessman. I owe him absolutely daily for my success. I have also been fortunate to have been mentored by Randy Johnson. Randy has been advising families and companies for almost 50 years.

He is someone who has entrusted in me his knowledge, friendship and guidance. I am grateful for his mentorship. I additionally owe a great deal of gratitude to Sam Moyer. Sam is the CEO of Heritage Bank.

Sam has been very gracious over many years to educate and mentor me on business and leadership.

Finally, and most importantly, my wife Brooke Pauley. I would have nothing without her. She mentors me every day on being a better person, father, leader and business owner.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

Starting Smith Pauley.

What was your first job?

Salon receptionist at JcPenney.

What other profession would you like to try?

Medicine.

What was your first job?

Farm hand.

What advice would you give your past self?

Enjoy the moments.

What is your ideal vacation?

Lake of the Ozarks.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

Nebraska Huskers.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“Seinfeld.”

What is your favorite restaurant?

Mahogany Prime.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” - Abe Lincoln

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Michelle Pernicek, 38 PARTNER KUTAK ROCK LLP What has been your career path?

After the 2008 financial crisis, corporations and law firms began to reduce their hiring. In 2010 my goal was to serve as a judicial clerk, but a hiring freeze was enacted. I worked a non-legal position for almost a year before I started my clerkship with the Honorable Frankie Moore on the Nebraska Court of Appeals. I then worked as an in-house claims attorney for Fidelity National Title Group. After almost three years, I joined Kutak Rock LLP and was named a partner in 2020.

How do you give back to the community?

I’m a volunteer attorney with Legal Aid of Nebraska. I serve the Nebraska State Bar Association as a member of the House of Delegate, the Executive Committee for Women in the Law, the Judicial Resources Committee, and the Barristers’ Ball Committee. I currently serve on the Executive Board of The Rose Theater Guild, the Chair of the Georgetown University Alumni Admissions Program Committee for the Nebraska region, and as a sustaining member of the Junior League of Omaha.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

My first mentor was my mother, Kristy Clarke. She started as a public school music teacher, then worked for the Nebraska Department of Labor. She went back to school and eventually worked in several elementary and middle schools as a counselor. She retired but works part-time as a substitute teacher and volunteers.

She showed me that you can be an involved, caring parent while serving your community; you can have a plan for your career but be open to changes.

What other profession would you like to try?

Something in the entertainment industry: movies, television, music, theater, etc. Not performing but something more on the business side like film production.

What was your first job?

Office assistant in my father’s dental office.

What advice would you give your past self?

Be patient, but work hard. You’ll get where you want to go but the path might not always be straight.

What is your ideal vacation?

My ideal vacation is where I can immerse myself in the location. I’m a planner and typically like to have a loose idea of what I want to see, but enough time between the plans to explore.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

Lin Manuel Miranda. I saw the performance of “In the Heights” on the Tony Awards in 2008 and saw the show on Broadway shortly after.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“Arrested Development” is a classic and is so quotable.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

Being named partner at Kutak Rock. If you had asked me in law school to pick a place to work, this was it.

What is your favorite restaurant?

My current favorites are Block 16, Boiler Room, Au Courant, VMertz, and Coneflower Creamery.

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I love musical theater. I’ve seen “Hamilton” five times and I’ve saved all my playbills from Broadway except for one lost in transit (a preview performance with the original cast of “Jagged Little Pill”).

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“Oh, sweetheart, you don’t need law school. Law school is for people who are boring and ugly and serious.

And you, button, are none of those things.” -“Legally Blonde”

Brandon Peterson, 31

$1,000,000 in Geokey. This not only showcased their belief in our team’s vision but also validated our solution’s potential by making them both an investor and a client.

CEO GEOKEY What has been your career path?

After completing college at Nebraska Wesleyan University I owned and managed Anytime Fitness gyms alongside my mother and became regional club manager of six gyms. I ventured into other entrepreneurial endeavors. One of these was SELFiD, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young girls to shape their own happiness and attain holistic well-being. I co-founded Watts Coworking, delved into real estate projects, and initiated an e-commerce platform facilitating the purchase of preowned vehicles. Following in my grandfather and dad’s footsteps I ventured into the realm of online auctions for agricultural and trucking equipment. I was a marketing lead, sales lead, and head of operations. The company grew from a $30 million entity to a $100 million powerhouse in five years. Then I founded Geokey. What began as a mobile access solution for gyms transcended into a mission-critical access solution for multifamily apartments nationwide. Today, Geokey has a nationwide footprint.

How do you give back to the community?

Giving back to the community has always been at the heart of my journey. I co-founded SELFiD, a nonprofit organization nurturing the well-being of young girls. Financial support for Love Justice and Chariots for Hope hold a special place in my philanthropic efforts. Moreover, I am dedicated to nurturing local talent and uplifting the community through employment opportunities. Additionally, my involvement on the Board of Directors for Christian Heritage underscores my commitment to fostering transformative change.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

One of the most influential mentors in my life has been my father. As a business owner and servant leader, he instilled in me the power of a caring culture within a company. Tony Goins, another pivotal mentor, brought invaluable insights from his diverse roles, from CFO of Cabela’s to director of economic development for Nebraska. Lastly, Tom Black. Emerging from humble beginnings in a boxcar, Tom’s journey from adversity to entrepreneurial success is awe-inspiring. As a serial entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, he showed me the potency of leveraging challenges to drive greater purpose.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

One of the most rewarding moments of my career was when 29th Street Capital invested a substantial

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I skydived twice in one day, bungee jumped twice in one day, and broke my neck when I was young.

What other profession would you like to try?

Professional bourbon sommelier.

What was your first job?

Mowed lawns.

What advice would you give your past self?

The girl you date will either inspire and support you or will be a second job that you need to put your two weeks’ notice into.

What is your ideal vacation?

Intro lyrics to “Toes” by Zac Brown Band with my wife.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

Any live music.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“The Peaky Blinders.”

What is your favorite restaurant?

801 Chophouse.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“School’s Never Out.” - Del Peterson (grandpa); and “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” -Walt Disney

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What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I feel most like myself on a basketball court. A lot of what I learned about myself and about team work came from basketball.

ASSOCIATE HOLLAND BASHAM ARCHITECTS What has been your career path?

Upon taking the selective enrollment exam in Chicago, I was admitted into Lane Technical High School where I declared architecture as a major and participated in the ACE Mentor Program. I then was admitted into the University of Nebraska - Lincoln where I received a Bachelor of Science in Design, a Master of Architecture, and a Master of Business Administration. I interned with Holland Basham Architects as I completed my last year of graduate school, then went full-time. Since then, I have been promoted to associate. I’m currently studying for exams to receive my architectural license.

How do you give back to the community?

Volunteering comes in many forms for me, from service through board positions like with AIA Nebraska, Urban League of Nebraska, Global Leadership Group, Great Plains Black History Museum, Boys & Girls Club, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., NCARB, Omaha Chamber of Commerce, NEXUS Mentoring, Front Porch Investments, Omaha Public Library, National Organization of Minority Architects, SPARK Developer Academy, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Alumni Ambassadors, Sacred Heart Neighborhood Alliance, NAACP, and UNL College of Architecture.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

I have many mentors who have had a profound impact on my personal and professional life. In particular, I’d like to recognize Curt Witzenburg, and Brian Akert. Working with these gentlemen has been a blessing. From them, I have learned the level of sophistication a professional needs to thrive and, that a professional also needs a balance.

What other profession would you like to try?

Business management.

What was your first job?

Working concessions at sporting events.

What advice would you give your past self?

Learn how to combat procrastination earlier in life.

What is your ideal vacation?

Traveling to experience new and beautiful places with my friends and family.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

I’m a big fan of J. Cole, Derrick Rose, the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan, and Warren Buffet.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“SWAT” on Netflix.

What is your favorite restaurant?

Stokes.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have last-minute stamina, they have to be a little faster, they have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.” -Muhammad Ali

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

The most fulfilling moments in my career are those in which I see the impact I set out to make come to life; from drawing plans for an early childhood education center, that is currently under construction, to opportunities to meet with CEOs and presidents of companies and nonprofits.

Chris Pomerleau, 39

playground” that acted as a play mat for all of my toy soldiers. When I was done playing, I could pull drawstrings on the side and the entire mat would close up into a funlooking, camouflaged army bag. I think I’ve always had the entrepreneurial spirit living inside of me and I feel fortunate to be able to pursue my passion as a full-time career today.

CO-FOUNDER LEAVENWEALTH CAPITAL What has been your career path?

2007-2010: Law school – Creighton University.

2008-2010: Graduate school – Master’s in Negotiation and Dispute Resolution.

2010-2013: United States Army - logistics officer.

2013-2022: Attorney.

2013-present: Real estate investor, formed LeavenWealth in 2018.

What other profession would you like to try?

NFL quarterback (I’m an Uncle Rico - from “Napoleon Dynamite” - at heart).

How do you give back to the community?

Offering affordable housing in our business dealings. Actively decarbonizing our properties to do our part in combating climate change. Introducing low flow water mechanisms into our apartments for positive climate impact. Serving meals at the Siena Francis House. “Adopt a Family” during the holidays.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

My late father, Vince Pomerleau, taught me the importance of hard work, integrity, and accountability. He had an incredible work ethic but never at the expense of showing up for loved ones. Even after a long day at work, he was always the first to help and support a family member or friend. Because of him, I know that no matter what the task or endeavor, it is never not worth it to give it your all and be there for those you care about. In his last few years most especially, he always impressed upon me the importance of balance.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

While I was practicing law, I started my real estate business. As more time elapsed, it became very clear to me that not only was I happier pursuing my passion but also, my business was growing at an incredible rate. The moment I was able to focus solely on my business and quit practicing law was the highlight of my professional career. It was really incredible to see my passion come to life in the form of a burgeoning business that I created and started from scratch.

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I won the Iowa State Invention Convention when I was in third grade. My father and I built a “soldiers’

What was your first job?

Maintenance on semi trailers for a family member.

What advice would you give your past self?

Get into real estate quicker, earlier, and don’t look back. Take a chance and do what makes sense, and something you’re passionate about.

What is your ideal vacation?

Hawaii (but everywhere is great with my wife and kids).

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

San Francisco 49ers, Drake, and Radiohead.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“Succession,” “Breaking Bad,” and “Game of Thrones.”

What is your favorite restaurant?

Mahogany Prime.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“Everyone must choose one of two pains: the pain of discipline, or the pain of regret.”- Jim Rohn

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Lulu Rangel, 33

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I played in a youth Mariachi for many years! Las Estrellitas. I danced with Chomari, a Mexican folkloric dance group through El Museo Latino, from middle school through my early undergrad years!

CLINICAL DIRECTOR COMPLETELY KIDS What has been your career path?

I’m a social worker at heart. I graduated with my bachelor’s in social work and began working at Completely KIDS as their shelter coordinator. Those five years grew my passion for working with my community. When I went back to get my master’s in social work, I transitioned to the mental health team, where I have been the last five years. I began as one of the only full-time bilingual therapists, working in therapeutic group settings and individual therapy with kids, teens, and adults. I now oversee the program and have a team of full-time and part-time therapists plus other roles such as community connector.

How do you give back to the community?

I grew up and still reside in south Omaha. working at a nonprofit that directly serves the neighborhood and community I grew up in has been a great opportunity for me to give back. I’ve been very intentional on using my position to help make choices that positively impact the community. Especially now in my clinical director role, I have been able to expand our mental health services in a culturally responsive way. Being able to directly relate and understand our Latino community has a big impact in how I approach implementing the program. Mental health services are a crucial part of helping people thrive. Barriers we remove are: transportation, cost, language.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

My clinical supervisor, Abra, has been an important mentor. Being a young Latina therapist in Omaha I immediately had imposter syndrome. Abra was not only able to provide the supervision for my clinical side but also helped me understand the important role I had. She encouraged me to look within and embrace my identity as a strength. Abra was able to help me grow my confidence as a therapist and as a leader. I credit her providing me the confidence to use my experience as a Latina to explore cultural competency as I designed the mental health program at Completely KIDS. What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

There are very few Latina bilingual LICSWs in Nebraska, so completing my licensure was fulfilling in the fact I was one of very few in the state. Also, providing culturally competent supervision to other BIPOC therapists in Omaha.

What other profession would you like to try?

FBI: behavioral analysis unit.

What was your first job?

Cashier at HyVee. What advice would you give your past self?

You belong in any space you want to be.

What is your ideal vacation?

My ideal vacation is visiting my hometown in Mexico with my family. Eating all the good food and going to all my favorite spots.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

I am a big Swiftie! I’ve been able to connect to every album since Fearless. My all-time favorite album is Lover.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“The Office.” I have seriously re-watched the entire series at least 10 times.

What is your favorite restaurant?

Depends on my mood but a good go-to is Taphouse.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” - Gandhi

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Geetanjali Rathore, 39

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I swam for my medical school swim team and love to ride motorcycles.

DOCTOR UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER/CHILDREN’S NEBRASKA What has been your career path?

I started my medical school at the age of 16 years in India. After graduating, I came to the University of Nebraska to pursue training in pediatrics and moved to Texas Children’s Hospital-Houston, to further specialize in child neurology. I returned to Omaha in 2015 to start my practice at Children’s Nebraska (formerly Children’s Hospital & Medical Center). I quickly noticed several barriers and deficiencies in access to comprehensive care for children with neurological disorders in Nebraska and the Midwest. It became my goal to help build comprehensive clinical programs and advocate for every child.

How do you give back to the community?

My expertise lies in management of neurological disorders in children. I strive to provide the best possible neurological care to the children of our community, improve the access to new therapies and drug trials and help educate trainees, families and other health care providers about these neurological disorders. I take every opportunity to advocate for my patients and the community we serve to improve access and quality of neurological care in the region.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

I have had many people, including my teachers, family, patients, that have influenced my career path.

Every single patient, their family stories and journeys, has a significant impact on how I choose to practice medicine and advocate for them. I have been fortunate have many such mentors and influencers along the way to help me be on this esteemed list of 40 Under 40!

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

Every positive patient outcome is a win for me. One of the most fulfilling moments was being able to advocate for legislative changes to add spinal muscle atrophy (SMA) to the Nebraska newborn screening.

We can now detect this fatal disease at birth and provide gene therapy to these patients, saving their lives.

If left untreated, these children loose the ability to move, eat and breathe on their own, and die within the first year of life. Nothing can be more fulfilling than watching these children grow, and realizing you had a small part to play in this good outcome.

Spencer Robinson, 27

What other profession would you like to try?

Travel photography.

What was your first job?

Medical intern at a local hospital.

What advice would you give your past self?

I would remind my past self to continue to work for a better future but definitely take time to enjoy the current moments and cherish the people in it!

What is your ideal vacation?

Time with my family on a warm private beach with lots of good food and books to read!

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

Growing up watching cricket, I will always be a fan of the Indian cricket team. I am also a big fan of Novak Djokovic, he is an extremely talented player with an inextinguishable drive to give his 100% each moment.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

I have always enjoyed watching friends. Currently enjoying watching the documentary “Our Planet” with my family.

What is your favorite restaurant?

Bawarchi Indian Cuisine.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

At the present times my favorite quote is “There is always light, if only we are brave enough to see it, if only we are brave enough to be it!”

What other profession would you like to try?

Marine biologist.

CTO APPSKY What has been your career path?

I did government contracting in college where I also started my first freelance software development business. I worked for Werner Enterprises as a developer very briefly. After graduation, I joined on with Appsky and have since become a partner in the company. Within Appsky, I have had great opportunities to work on business growth, acquisition and investing.

How do you give back to the community?

I am passionate about helping to support the future technologists of Omaha. I have participated in programs at local middle schools to give feedback on app projects presented by the students, taught workshops at University of Nebraska at Omaha to students in the IT Innovation program, and was part of designing and teaching the curriculum for Metropolitan Community College’s first code school cohort. I have volunteered for a variety of organizations, my favorite being Habitat for Humanity.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

It is too hard to pick a single mentor that has impacted my career. Dr. Dale Eesley and Dr. Tom Chapman have been invaluable to my growth as an entrepreneur and business owner. Dr. Doug Derrick and Dr. Magie Hall both showed me how to be a business-minded technologist and gave me a strong foundation for leading teams of developers. There has been a plentitude of other individuals who have helped me grow as a professional, and I feel very lucky to have such an incredible support network here in Omaha.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

Growing the business and reaching success benchmarks can be exciting, but winning awards for Small Business of the Year and 40 Under 40 show me that our efforts are making a positive impact on the community and that is what is most fulfilling for me.

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I love learning new ways to create art. I have worked with paint, wood, metal, and most recently ceramics. I have ambitions to move into glassblowing after I have made a ceramic pot that is as tall as I am.

What was your first job?

A caddie at Omaha Country Club.

What advice would you give your past self?

Race to the mentality that “it is your business, not your job.”

What is your ideal vacation?

I love going places where I can experience new cultures, try new foods, and practice speaking in a different language. My favorite beaches are ones where you can body surf. I love snorkeling and I am scuba certified but I still need to do my first open water dive!

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

Dan Toberer is a ceramicist that I have immense respect for. It is difficult to measure the impact that Dan’s ceramics instruction has had on the Omaha community, and he has been incredibly generous in teaching me about the ceramics process. Dan makes pots that are larger than life and has an organic style and mastery of wood firing that showcases how skilled and experienced he is as a potter. Anyone who hasn’t gone to The Hot Shops to see Dan’s work lining the halls should definitely go to check it out!

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

I am a really big fan of “Peaky Blinders.”

What is your favorite restaurant?

Anywhere with a good hot beef sandwich or quality Mexican food.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” - Ernest Hemingway

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Eric Rose, 35 MANAGING PRINCIPAL CRESA What has been your career path?

I’d like to say I had some grand plan to get into commercial real estate, but the truth is, I didn’t. I had a good statistical background from working in the psych study lab at University of Nebraska-Lincoln so I could use my stats experience to find myself a job. Once I got my feet wet in that sector, I was able to leverage that experience into my first job in real estate as a consultant for developers/investors seeking to use low-income housing tax credits around the U.S. and its territories. That national work ended up being a tremendous stepping stone into my career with Cresa.

How do you give back to the community?

Outside of donating to causes I care about when possible, I volunteer for a local nonprofit at least once a quarter. We also offer service lines in our office specific to nonprofit advisory, which helps our various nonprofit clients expand their impactful missions while using our services at discounted rates.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

Without a doubt, Bill Luttrell, director of corporate real estate at Werner Enterprises. I’d need to write a book on all the ways he’s helped me personally and professionally, especially over a period in 2017 when I had some very difficult decisions to make. Bill, thank you for being a fantastic client, an even better friend, and someone I’ll tell my kids about long into the future.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

This one’s tough since there have been so many, but I would have to say completing my first large build-to-suit transaction would be the most fulfilling moment so far.

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I met my wife in my apartment elevator shortly after moving to Omaha. It’s funnier when you realize that the apartment complex was pretty small so the chances were higher than you’d expect that I’d meet her. Guess somebody had to get stuck in an elevator with me with no escape route to find me interesting enough to marry. HA. What other profession would you like to try?

If I had to pack it all in today and find a job tomorrow, I’d want to be a fly fishing guide near Three Forks, Montana.

Either that or a landscaper.

Mynesha Spencer, 30

What was your first job?

Well, there were the random high school/college jobs of dishwasher and night-shift janitor. But the first “real” job I had was typing comments and processing surveys from the mail room at a health care survey company in Lincoln.

What advice would you give your past self?

Do “it” exactly like your mind and heart are telling you to, so long as they are both in the right place. Whatever “it” is. The only failure your future self won’t be able to live with are those times when you decided not to do ANYTHING about something. Minimize the missed opportunities.

What is your ideal vacation?

My wife and I are huge travelers and we’ve already attempted something like this so I’d have to say spending a month galivanting through Europe with the final stop being Munich for The Oktoberfest (for the food of course).

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

If it’s art, I’ll take CM Russell. Hands down, one of the most iconic Old Western artists there ever was. Growing up, I was a HUGE Baltimore Orioles fan (I was born in Maryland). Cal Ripken Jr. played a big part in who I wanted to be as a baseball player.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

While my wife still tries like crazy to get me to watch shows like “The Circle” or “Love is Blind” on Netflix, I’d have to say “Suits” is my favorite show to binge.

What is your favorite restaurant?

Hacker-Pschorr Brewery in Munich. You’ll never, ever forget the first time you have their dumplings.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“Stop waiting for what you want, and start working what you have.” - Steven Furtick

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I’m a proud parent of a Duchesne Academy 9th-grade girl! I look up to her, too!

CEO/INCLUSION STRATEGIST ALL OF US TOGETHER CO. What has been your career path?

Historical preservation, conservation, public and private law, compliance, human resources, social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.

How do you give back to the community?

I spend time leading and/or participating in a number of community initiatives, events and/or programs.

This year so far, I joined the Women’s Fund Circles Leadership team to help advance policy and advocacy favorable to all women and femmes in the Omaha area, serve as a volunteer at Outlook Enrichment (catering to individuals with vision impairments), and serve in a volunteer capacity on the Mayor’s Human Rights and Relations Board. What I am most proud of this year in particular is being selected as an Omaha Tastemaker by the American Cancer Society Fork Cancer Fundraising Committee to help raise funds to help fight cancer. I am honored that they found me worthy of distinguished recognition, but am also very proud that I met a fundraising goal of $2,500 in just 11 days!

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

Mr. Winsley Durand, Mr. Bobby Brumfield and Mr. Frank Allen have all collectively and individually impacted me, my mindset, and my self-esteem, contributing to the overall business success we have had since expanding our firm to Omaha. If you do not know these men, I implore you to reach out, shoot them an email, and ask them to chat over lunch. You will unequivocally reap the benefits of “picking their brains”. But beware, they will force you to begin doggedly believing in yourself and your capability. Don’t contact them unless you’re interested in becoming the best version of yourself!

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

I’ve never set out to receive any accolades for the work I believe I was born to do. But receiving the Greater Omaha Chamber’s/UNO Graduate Studies Department 2023 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Changemaker Champion Award was fulfilling, because our firm had only had a presence in Nebraska for 14 months at the time we were voted to receive that award.

What other profession would you like to try?

Fitness modeling.

What was your first job?

Park ranger with the United States National Park Service!

What advice would you give your past self?

You’ll get there, baby! Don’t worry. Keep going!

What is your ideal vacation?

Three weeks in Africa!

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

Terence “Bud” Crawford, of course. Is this a real question for an Omaha Native? Seriously though, I respect him deeply for his work both in and outside of the ring. I am not sure when his next fight will be, but I’ll be there shouting, “Let’s go BUD!” What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

I believe laughter is such a critical ingredient to happiness and longevity. It’s no wonder then, that I spend the little “TV” time I have watching any/every Netflix comedy special.

What is your favorite restaurant?

While Omaha has no scarcity of good eats around, as a pescatarian, I haven’t created my favorite restaurant yet!

What is your favorite quote or saying?

Don’t treat people as ugly as they are, but rather as beautiful as you are!

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Amber Strohbehn, 37 VETERANARIAN STROHBEHN VETERINARY CLINIC What has been your career path?

I started my professional career with Cargill in their grain and oilseeds division as a chemical engineer in soybean solvent extraction facilities. My first position was as a project engineer where I worked in Raleigh/Fayetteville, North Carolina and Kansas City, Missouri. While working at the Kansas City facility, I transitioned into supervision. I supervised the operations technicians for the processing plant in both Kansas City plant and Gainesville, Georgia plants. I was then asked to join a team that would be designing and building the largest Canola extraction plant in the world in Camrose, Alberta Canada as the lead project engineer. After successfully completing this once-in-a-lifetime construction project, I returned to Wichita, Kansas, as the soybean solvent plant manager during the rebuild of their extraction plant. At the completion of the extraction plant, I left Cargill, and went back to school to become a veterinarian. After graduation, I moved back to Council Bluffs, and have been working as a Veterinarian (cats/dogs) at both Strohbehn Veterinary Clinic and Valley View Veterinary Clinics.

How do you give back to the community?

I serve on the Pottawattamie County Board of Health where I get to help lead in a way that promotes a healthy safe community. I am an advocate for Support our Local Animal Shelter (SOLAS). I fundraise for SOLAS, volunteer time at their annual vaccination clinic, and provide them with discounted services. In addition to SOLAS, I offer free first exams to any pet adopted from Nebraska Humane Society or Midlands Humane Society as a thank-you to those who adopt from shelters.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

Mentoring an employee and helping them achieve their dream career was the most fulfilling moment in my career with Cargill.

As a veterinarian, every day I can help keep an animal well is fulfilling!

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I would love to go back to Rwanda/Uganda and volunteer as a veterinarian to provide medical care needed for the mountain gorillas.

What was your first job?

Activities assistant at Risen Son Christian Village, which is an assisted living/nursing home. Calling Bingo was one of the highlights!

What is your ideal vacation?

Exploring a new place with my family, learning the culture, trying new foods and seeing the local flora and fauna.

What is your favorite restaurant?

Dolce - every meal is unique with the best ingredients prepared by a chef who is very passionate about creating amazing dishes.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

I had a discussion with a mentor on authentic leadership, which led to an interesting conversation about

Kelsey Stupfell, 38

What other profession would you like to try?

A Gallup Clifton Strengths finder coach or Working Genius assessment consultant.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS TS BANK What has been your career path?

It was my love of music and singing at a community bank event, which opened the door to banking.

Today, my work experience has encompassed roles across the company including community banking, employee relations, communications along with marketing and public relations.

How do you give back to the community?

I lead our public relations and community reinvestment strategy across the company, which includes 15 locations in Iowa, North Dakota, Illinois and Wisconsin. I serve as the current president of Four Corners Community Foundation and the recent past president/advisor for the Council Bluffs Guild of the Omaha Symphony as well as on the advisory board for the Assure Women’s Center, Iowa Western Arts Center, and Iowa Bankers Association Women in Banking. I am also involved with music ministry at Harvest Community Church and on the Community Foundation for Western Iowa marketing committee.

Additionally, I am an alumnae member of Leadership Council Bluffs, Class 23, and recent graduate from the state’s premier issue-awareness program promoting leadership and civic responsibility, Leadership Iowa, Class 41. Lastly, I am a strong advocate for Junior Achievement.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

Early on in my career and still today, Judy Guttau serves as a mentor for me - both professionally and personally. Steadfast, genuine, perseverance and tenacity are words to describe Judy’s approach to work, family and life. I have a huge amount of appreciation for all the ways she has helped shape and influence me.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

Some of the most fulfilling career moments and impactful experiences have included: 1) Developing our company’s tagline, IGNITE PROSPERITY; 2) The creation of AMP for Neighborhoods. It came from an idea where I was actually standing on a curb engaging community advocates about the need to help the curbappeal of homes in our local area; 3) Aiding in TS Promise, a motivational student program for schools, which I also benefited from in high school; 4) Leading REV, a small business pitch competition and Impacting Nonprofits workshop, an annual professional development opportunity for nonprofit leaders, which are two key signature company events.

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I am the meal-wagon in the spring and fall for our farming operation.

‘What do you want said about you at your eulogy someday?’

Considering how many lives you touch and the amount of time you spend during your lifetime on your career, this really hit home and was one of the driving factors on my leaving my career as an engineer to pursue veterinary medicine.

What was your first job?

My first unpaid job was painting my grandparents’ picket fence and feeding their chickens, however, I received plenty of ice cream as some payment. My first paid job was babysitting and then working at Hy-Vee in high school and college.

What advice would you give your past self?

The world needs the natural giftings you have to offer and how you are uniquely made! Be that version of yourself, not someone else’s.

What is your ideal vacation?

Spending time with family in the great outdoors, relaxing with good food and plenty of laughs! Whether it be the lake, the ocean or the mountains - it is a wonderful reminder of our place in the world and the grandeur of God’s beauty!

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

I am a long-time Broncos fan, but married into the Packers – so root for both! My music tastes are very eclectic from ‘40s big band, bluegrass, ‘80s hairbands, to ‘90s country, and love to sing karaoke to Dolly Parton and Bon Jovi!

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“Yellowstone” and any of the prequel and spin-off series!

What is your favorite restaurant?

La Buvette in Omaha for a girl’s night and the Classic Café in Malvern or Longhorn Steakhouse for a date night!

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.” -C.S. Lewis “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” -Mother Teresa “People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.” -Simon Sinek

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Juliet Summers, 39

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I am also the BIGGEST nonpartisan Nebraska Unicameral nerd in the world, and think it is an incredibly special institution!

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VOICES FOR CHILDREN IN NEBRASKA What has been your career path?

After college I joined Teach for America-South Dakota, teaching second grade at He Dog Elementary School on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. I discovered that while I loved the students and community, teaching wasn’t my passion, so I went to law school at University of Chicago, where I joined the Criminal & Juvenile Justice Clinic.

This experience brought me to the Douglas County Public Defender, practicing juvenile and criminal indigent legal defense. From 2014-2020 I found my home at Voices for Children in Nebraska, leaving the front lines of litigation to work toward systemic change on behalf of kids and families caught up in our court systems. After a year at home in the early pandemic with my three young children, I spent some time working with the Creighton Juvenile Justice Legal Clinic and Education Rights Counsel, advocating for students and parents’ rights in education. I am proud now to be back at Voices for Children as the executive director.

What other profession would you like to try?

I have a half-finished draft of a romance novel that I fully intend to complete someday!

How do you give back to the community?

I am lucky to get to do it every day, in my work at Voices! I also serve on the Douglas-Sarpy Extension Board, the Nebraska Supreme Court Commission on Children and the Courts, and the Swanson Elementary Community Club.

What is your ideal vacation?

Traveling abroad somewhere with plentiful history, food, and art to explore - without a tour guide or much of an itinerary, and we have enough time to soak up the culture at whatever pace we are feeling.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

I have had several over the years: first, Professors Randolph Stone and Herschella Conyers at the U. Chicago Criminal & Juvenile Justice Clinic, who exemplified client-centered practice and taught me the most important value of defense work, to honor the humanity of everyone you encounter. My friends and role models at the public defender, Christine Henningsen and Joy Suder, both of whom brought me into new fields of legal practice and who never stop fighting for justice for kids. Patty Pansing Brooks, whose boundless energy and enthusiasm for children’s rights shaped my years as a lobbyist at the Nebraska legislature and my perspective on how much can be accomplished with persistence and an open heart. Finally, Aubrey Mancuso, my colleague and former executive director at Voices without her encouragement, I might not have come back to Voices for Children.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

Serena Williams!

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

In 2021, I went back to courtroom practice for a bit with the Creighton Juvenile Justice Legal Clinic, and in helping law students represent youth clients in juvenile court, was able to realize the impact of some of the policy changes I had worked on over the years.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

My grandfather always used to say “things work out.” It’s a simple phrase, but he was a Presbyterian minister with a long view on life and the hereafter, and I always find it comforting to think that everything will work out as it is supposed to.

What was your first job?

Teenage sales rep at Limited Too at Westroads Mall.

What advice would you give your past self?

Don’t worry so much. (This is also advice for my current self.)

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“The Wire.”

What is your favorite restaurant?

There is nothing better than a leisurely Sunday brunch at La Buvette.

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What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I enjoy wake surfing.

PRESIDENT & COO UNITI MED What has been your career path?

I currently serve as president at Uniti Med, a health care staffing company with a mission to provide staffing services with heart. I have nearly a decade of health care staffing experience. I got my start at another local company and started there as a health care recruiter. I then advanced to a client manager, then a sales manager, and finally a sales director. I was the director of business development and sales, where I managed a team of 70 sales employees, created the business development division, and oversaw the company’s MSP program. I joined Uniti Med as the chief operating officer and was promoted to president in the summer of 2023.

How do you give back to the community?

I strongly believe in giving back to our community and it’s something that is part of the DNA of our company. Volunteering creates a better place for our families and friends to grow up in, and it helps give us perspective and instills a sense of humility and gratitude. Over the last few years some of the places I have volunteered or helped out are: QLI, Heartland Family Services, the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Nebraska, we cleaned up a park of Omaha Parks and Rec, donated to Lutheran Family Services, Heart Ministry Center, and helping collect school supplies for our community through Project Harmony.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

I have been blessed to have a lot of mentors over the years that helped develop me. One of them that sticks out is Dan Beller, owner of GroupSync. Dan was one of the leaders that I worked for, that would meet with me weekly and helped develop me and push me to continuing growing and striving for more.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

For me, the most fulfilling part of my career is helping develop others. I have had spouses of some of my employees come up to me at our company holiday party, and tell me that I have changed their spouse’s life and that they are so grateful they worked for us. This is one of the biggest compliments I have received and by far the most fulfilling.

Bridgette Watson, 35

What other profession would you like to try?

I currently love my profession so I don’t have any plan of changing it, but I would like to add speaking to it.

What was your first job?

I had two first jobs that I got at the same time. I worked at Arby’s and The Buckle.

What advice would you give your past self?

Take time every day to focus on personal growth and development.

What is your ideal vacation?

I love vacations that offer experiences. I enjoy being active, trying new things, and exploring what the area has to offer.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

I’m a big fan of John Maxwell. His books have taught me a lot over the years. I recently went through his leadership program, to become a Certified Maxwell Leadership speaker, coach and trainer.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

Recently it has been “Suits.”

What is your favorite restaurant?

I grew up eating El Bees in Waterloo and it is still my favorite.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.” by John Maxwell

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What is something about you that not everyone knows?

When I was in college I hosted a dinner-and-a-movie on the local channel in Maryville, Missouri, called Popcorn. During commercial breaks I prepared easy-to-make meals for college students.

What has been your career path?

I’ve had the opportunity to hold several positions, some in leadership others in teaching, all of which have been focused on serving people.

What other profession would you like to try?

Professional travel blogger.

How do you give back to the community?

It is a privilege to serve on boards and volunteer throughout the year with several organizations. I do my best to use my skills and abilities to help organizations plan events, assist with fundraising efforts, and help those in need. Knowing that I am working alongside leaders who care about their community and want to make positive change, encourages me to continue to give back.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

A great mentor is someone who provides guidance and support while fostering a safe and open learning environment. I’ve had the opportunity to have several mentors throughout my career who possess a wealth of knowledge and experiences. I’m thankful for the empowerment each of these mentors has bestowed upon me as it’s given me the confidence to navigate challenges and approach successes with grace and humility.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

Having the privilege to serve the school district that I grew up attending is fulfilling. Knowing that I’m working every day to support the children, families, and staff in our community is gratifying. I know that the work we do every day has a positive impact on teachers, who, arguably, have one of the hardest jobs.

What was your first job?

My first job was at Marble Slab Creamery at the Mall of the Bluffs.

What is your ideal vacation?

I love traveling and seeing new places, but my ideal vacation would be in Boca Grande, Florida, on the beach with my family and the Trede’s.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“The Office” & “Schitt’s Creek.”

What is your favorite restaurant?

My husband’s a great cook, therefore, I don’t need a favorite restaurant. :) What is your favorite quote or saying?

It doesn’t matter what you wear, it’s how you act, that people truly remember.

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Kathryn Welsh, 39

stopped worrying about what I didn’t know or what would happen next.

I accepted that I would never know all there is and finally felt I had all the necessary skills to figure it out as I went.

VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS WOMEN’S CENTER FOR ADVANCEMENT What has been your career path?

I began working as a client attorney at the Women’s Center for Advancement (WCA) seven years ago. I had previously resisted law school because I couldn’t justify going to court or arguing over rules. Upon meeting survivors, though, I felt I had no other choice. They were the best reason I had yet found for arguing in court. So many of those that I met couldn’t afford an attorney to advise them about legal remedies to address their safety.

Upon graduating and learning about the WCA, I somehow manifested this opportunity from all the wishing I did before and during law school. I applied twice before they agreed to take a chance on me. I was inexperienced then but gradually learned how to assist survivors with divorce, custody, child support, protection orders, and immigration matters. Over the years, we grew our capacity to serve survivors by more than doubling the size of our legal team, creating free legal clinics, and developing processes and procedures to holistically and efficiently serve the needs of survivors. I was promoted to legal director in 2019. As part of my role as legal director, I testified in front of the Nebraska Legislature on behalf of the needs of survivors for several different bills, presented to community groups about our services, wrote articles for the Nebraska Lawyer magazine about legal issues, and spoke to the local news stations about domestic violence and WCA services. As of April this year, I was promoted to vice president of programs at the WCA. How do you give back to the community?

I give to my community in many ways. I’m particularly proud of my work with the WCA and monetary donations to my favorite local nonprofits. I’m also an animal lover and am pleased to adopt each of my dogs from area rescues.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

I have been fortunate enough to benefit from the guidance of many remarkable women throughout my education and career, and as such, it is impossible for me to choose just one mentor. The knowledge and inspiration that I have gained from these skilled, determined, and passionate women have been essential to my success.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

The most fulfilling moment in my career was realizing I could hack it at the WCA. It took at least one year, but I

What is something about you that not everyone knows?

I am Nebraska’s 1998 Runner-up State Free-Throw Champion.

What other profession would you like to try?

If I had any talent in the world, I would be a great artist.

What was your first job?

I worked as a host at a restaurant within walking distance of my house that primarily served breakfast.

What advice would you give your past self?

You are brave. You are smart. You are strong. You got this!

What is your ideal vacation?

My ideal vacation includes going somewhere with people important to me and taking in culture by walking, talking, learning, eating, and going to a show or sporting event.

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

Since I was lucky enough to attend Creighton while the Bluejays transitioned from the Missouri Valley to the Big East Conference, I can’t be anything but a huge fan. I’m also a fan of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Her impact on the court is undeniable.

What is your favorite restaurant?

I love good food and am easy to please.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“Do work that matters. Vale la pena.” — Gloria E. Anzaldúa

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What other profession would you like to try?

If you know me, you know that my life motto is, “organization is everything.” I would love to be a professional organizer. I love to make spaces beautiful, organized, and clutter-free.

DIRECTOR, MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF OMAHA What has been your career path?

After graduating college, I took a role working with children and families involved in the child welfare system before deciding to transition to a role in the mental health field. For the first part of my therapy career, I worked at Journeys Behavioral Health, providing services to adolescents seeking treatment for substance abuse and addiction. Then, for the last four years, I’ve worked for Catholic Charities in the School Mental Health Program, providing mental health services to elementary, high school, and college students throughout the Omaha Archdiocese.

How do you give back to the community?

My career allows me to help students by providing the support needed to relieve symptoms, enhance areas of social competency, get access to services, and improve behavioral and emotional functioning.

Additionally, I have volunteered at Catholic Charities’ food pantry, Out of Darkness Walk, and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

What was your first job?

I had some random part-time jobs while in high school, but my first longer-term job was working at a childcare center in Omaha. I loved the experience because of the children and families.

What advice would you give your past self?

I would tell past self-Jenna to advocate for herself! I’ve learned that I can’t expect things to happen for me simply because I want them to; I have to be my own champion.

What is your ideal vacation?

My ideal vacation is renting a house in the mountains of Colorado with my husband, family and closest friends, enjoying a week of quality time, relaxation, and beautiful scenery.

Tell us about a mentor who has had a positive impact on your career.

My friend, Pam, is a mentor who has had a positive impact on my career. Pam and I have known each other for 20 years in a variety of career settings. We began the journey of becoming mental health therapists together and she has had a significant impact on my growth and development as a professional. Pam is empathetic, knowledgeable, a great listener, and one of my biggest cheerleaders.

What has been the most fulfilling moment in your career?

This past spring, I received a call from a school in a rural community, letting me know that a beloved high school student had died by suicide. The school needed crisis support for the students, staff, and community members. The following morning, two therapists, a therapy dog, and I drove there to spend the day listening to and consoling those who needed us and our services. While it was one of the most emotional and difficult professional experiences I’ve had, it was a privilege to be able to provide some care, peace, and assurance during that devasting time. That experience was a reminder of what drew me into the mental health field.

Congratulations!

The Community Foundation for Western Iowa congratulates the following individuals on being recognized as a 40 Under 40 award recipient. Our western Iowa region is fortunate to have your leadership!

What artist, sports team or pop culture icon do you consider yourself a big fan of?

I love Creighton basketball. My grandparents were enormous fans and decades-long season ticket holders.

Some of my favorite memories of them are from Creighton games.

What is your favorite binge-worthy show to recommend?

“Ted Lasso!” I wish we could all be like Ted, he is positive, empathetic, and optimistic.

What is your favorite restaurant?

54th Street in Kansas City.

What is your favorite quote or saying?

“What we know matters, but who we are matters more.” -Brene Brown

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Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7719 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Priscilla Diane Holmes II Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Priscilla Diane Holmes II to Aeryka Jordison Rose.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 11:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Priscilla Diane Holmes II to Aeryka Jordison Rose.

Priscilla Diane Holmes II, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7732 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Sarah Elise Murphy Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Sarah Elise Murphy to Leo Eli Murphy.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 11:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Sarah Elise Murphy to Leo Eli Murphy.

Sarah Elise Murphy, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7740 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Christy Jean Thomas Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Christy Jean Thomas to Ember Quinn Thomas.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Christy Jean Thomas to Ember Quinn Thomas.

Christy Jean Thomas, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7738 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Stephanie-​Anne Florence Bering Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Stephanie-​Anne Florence Bering to Bastian Florence Kaiser.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Stephanie-​ Anne Florence Bering to Bastian Florence Kaiser.

Stephanie-​Anne Florence Bering, Petitione First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7700 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Kathleen Rose Dillon Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Kathleen Rose Dillon to Baker Malcolm Dillon.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Kathleen Rose Dillon to Baker Malcolm Dillon.

Kathleen Rose Dillon, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7708 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Amanda Leigh Cunningham Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition. was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Amanda Leigh Cunningham to Rook Oswald Zimmerman.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:00 a.m. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Amanda Leigh Cunningham to Rook Oswald Zimmerman.

Amanda Leigh Cunningham, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7720 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF KYLEE KNOELL Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from KYLEE KNOELL to DEVIN KNOELL. A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from KYLEE KNOELL to DEVIN KNOELL. KYLEE KNOELL, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7706 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Haley Jane Galloway Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Haley Jane Galloway to Jupiter Apollo Galloway.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 11:00 a.m. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Haley Jane Galloway to Jupiter Apollo Galloway.

Haley Jane Galloway, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7735 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Debi Gosselin Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Debi Gosselin to Estrella DeGore.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Debi Gosselin to Estrella DeGore.

Debi Gosselin, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Page 51 • October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7699 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Xavier DeAnthony Reynolds Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Xavier DeAnthony Reynolds to Olivia Ava Rhea.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Xavier DeAnthony Reynolds to Olivia Ava Rhea.

Xavier DeAnthony Reynolds, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7723 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Seth Quinn Kilgore Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Seth Quinn Kilgore to Luna Samantha Feratu.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Seth Quinn Kilgore to Luna Samantha Feratu.

Seth Quinn Kilgore, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7712 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Randy Darnell Moore Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Randy Darnell Moore to Severus Randell McClarty.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Randy Darnell Moore to Severus Randell McClarty.

Randy Darnell Moore, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7714 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF JOSIAH DANIEL OLSON Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from JOSIAH DANIEL OLSON to HEATHER FAE OLSON. A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from JOSIAH DANIEL OLSON to HEATHER FAE OLSON. JOSIAH DANIEL OLSON, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7722 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF PAIGE AUSTIN HUTZELL Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from PAIGE AUSTIN HUTZELL to AUSTIN PAGE HOWELL. A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 11:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from PAIGE AUSTIN HUTZELL to AUSTIN PAGE HOWELL. PAIGE AUSTIN HUTZELL, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7736 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF John Theodore Wiedenman Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from John Theodore Wiedenman to Lillianne Elizabeth Wiedenman.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from John Theodore Wiedenman to Lillianne Elizabeth Wiedenman.

John Theodore Wiedenman, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7718 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Aimee Suzanne Losee Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Aimee Suzanne Losee to Alex Macaulay.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Aimee Suzanne Losee to Alex Macaulay.

Aimee Suzanne Losee, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7702 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF McKenzie Brielle Trout Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from McKenzie Brielle Trout to Mike Trout.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from McKenzie Brielle Trout to Mike Trout.

McKenzie Brielle Trout, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7709 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF SAMUEL NATHAN HEROLD Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from SAMUEL NATHAN HEROLD to SAMANTHA NATALIE HEROLD. A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from SAMUEL NATHAN HEROLD to SAMANTHA NATALIE HEROLD. SAMUEL NATHAN HEROLD, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7713 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Matthew Charles Ellis Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Matthew Charles Ellis to Madeline Charlotte Moss.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Matthew Charles Ellis to Madeline Charlotte Moss.

Matthew Charles Ellis, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7727 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Brandee Rae Fisher Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Brandee Rae Fisher to Brayden Rae Fisher.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Brandee Rae Fisher to Brayden Rae Fisher.

Brandee Rae Fisher, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7710 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Erick Ivan Cuenca-Lopez Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Erick Ivan Cuenca-Lopez to Terra Rei Cuenca-Lop​ez.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Erick Ivan Cuenca-Lopez to Terra Rei Cuenca-Lop​ez.

Erick Ivan Cuenca-Lop​ez, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Page 52 • October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7721 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Zoe Josephine Coniglio Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Zoe Josephine Coniglio to Anthony Merri Katherine Coniglio.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Zoe Josephine Coniglio to Anthony Merri Katherine Coniglio.

Zoe Josephine Coniglio, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7737 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Tyler Stephen Harris Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Tyler Stephen Harris to Ashley Raven Harris.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Tyler Stephen Harris to Ashley Raven Harris.

Tyler Stephen Harris, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7716 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Sasuke Soto-Elliott Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Sasuke Soto-Elliott to Brian Lee Crawford.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 11:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Sasuke SotoElliott to Brian Lee Crawford.

Sasuke Soto-Ellio​tt, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7717 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Sydney Jade Hopkins Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Sydney Jade Hopkins to Nicolai Ezra Hopkins.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Sydney Jade Hopkins to Nicolai Ezra Hopkins.

Sydney Jade Hopkin, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7707 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Samantha Yazylnn Robles Orellana Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Samantha Yazylnn Robles Orellana to Sam Yazylnn Robles.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Samantha Yazylnn Robles Orellana to Sam Yazylnn Robles.

Samantha Yazlynn Robles Orellana, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7705 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Ariana Caredwyn Clayton Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Ariana Caredwyn Clayton to Parker Jameson Clayton.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 11:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Ariana Caredwyn Clayton to Parker Jameson Clayton.

Ariana Caredwyn Clayton, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7703 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Natalie Myrtle Horvath Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Natalie Myrtle Horvath to Vivian Maria Molck.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Natalie Myrtle Horvath to Vivian Maria Molck.

Natalie Myrtle Horvath, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7704 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Rochelle Mariah DeLeon Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Rochelle Mariah DeLeon to Rocky DeLeon.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 10:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Rochelle Mariah DeLeon to Rocky DeLeon.

Rochelle Mariah DeLeon, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7715 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Tucker James Masters Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Tucker James Masters to Titania Jacklyn Masters.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Tucker James Masters to Titania Jacklyn Masters.

Tucker James Masters, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23-7733 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF JESSICA LEE HOLLINGER Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from JESSICA LEE HOLLINGER to JAEDYN OLIVER WOODLEY. A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 11:00am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from JESSICA LEE HOLLINGER to JAEDYN OLIVER WOODLEY. JESSICA LEE HOLLINGER, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7734 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Kendra Lyn Fix Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Kendra Lyn Fix to Konner Lyn Fix. A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 11:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Kendra Lyn Fix to Konner Lyn Fix. Kendra Lyn Fix, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7701 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Jeanette Hutchinson Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Jeanette Hutchinson to Jenni Davila.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 9:30 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Jeanette Hutchinson to Jenni Davila.

Jeanette Hutchinson, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Page 53 • October 27, 2023

Legal Aid of Nebraska 209 S. 19th Street Ste. 200 Omaha NE 68102 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY NEBRASKA CI 23- 7711 IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Kutter Houston Emery Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of September, 2023, a petition was filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of petitioner’s name from Kutter Houston Emery to Heloise Houston Fessler.

A hearing will be held on such petition before the Honorable T. Olon Engleman in Courtroom No. 410 on the 1st day of December 2023, at 11:00 am. The courthouse is located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68183. At the hearing, unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from Kutter Houston Emery to Heloise Houston Fessler.

Kutter Houston Emery, Petitioner First publication October 6, 2023, final October 27, 2023

Notice is hereby given that Wilt and Wade Publishing, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 7911 S 162nd Street, Omaha, NE 68136. The authorized number of shares is 100, with the incorporat​ors being Tonya Ludwig and Daniel Ludwig. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Tonya Ludwig at 7911 S 162nd Street, Omaha NE 68136.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF INCORPORAT​ION NOMI HEALTH TRUST, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Nomi Health Trust, Inc. has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The corporation is a public benefit corporation and will not have members.

The street address of the corporatio​n’s registered office is 5601 South 59th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516 and the name of its initial registered agent is CT Corporation System. The name and street address of the incorporator of the corporation is Carl Hartman and the street address of the incorporator is 13609 California Street, Suite 410, Omaha, NE 68154.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BLUE MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 19, 2023, BLUE MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES, LLC was organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, with a designated office at 17455 Ridgemont St., Omaha, Nebraska 68136. The Company’s initial agent for service of process is Mark Levin whose address is 17455 Ridgemont Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68136.

First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 The Law Office of Robert E. Burns 15356 Page Street, Omaha, NE 68154 402-331-9497 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Griff’s Delivery Service, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Griff’s Delivery Service, LLC. 1. The name of the limited liability Company is Griff’s Delivery Service, LLC. 2. The company’s Initial agent for service of process is Joseph S. Porter. The Initial agent’s address and the address of the Initial designated office of the Company is 15444 Bemis Circle, Omaha NE 68154.

3. The general nature of the business to be transacted by the Company is to engage in and transact in any and all lawful business enterprises for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under the Nebraska Limited Liability Company Act, and specifically to engage in the Delivery of goods and documents and all other related activities, and to own, hold and sell or assign any and all licenses necessary or advisable to conduct said business.

4. The Company commenced on October 16, 2023, and shall have a perpetual duration.

First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 Matthew Wurstner, Attorney CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68102 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FITZPATRICK PSYCHOLOGI​ CAL CONSULTING, LLC Notice is hereby given that FITZPATRICK PSYCHOLOGI​ CAL CONSULTING, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: MATTHEW WURSTNER, whose address is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102 . The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on October 19, 2023, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Manager Managed Limited Liability Company.

Matthew Wurstner, Organizer First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Balhorn Consulting, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 4962 Allen Hills Drive, Blair, Nebraska 68008. The Registered Agent of the Company is Integrity Tax & Business Services, 11590 West Dodge Road, Suite 1, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 Michael J. Weaver, attorney VANDENACK WEAVER LLC 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, Nebraska , 68118 Telephone 402-504-1300 notice of organization of NEBRASKA WALLS HOLDING LLC Notice is hereby given that NEBRASKA WALLS HOLDING LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 1506 South 152 nd Avenue Circle, Omaha, NE 68144. The agent for service of process for the Company is Michael J. Weaver, located at 1506 South 152 nd Avenue Circle, Omaha, NE 68144.

First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 Matthew Wurstner, Attorney CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68102 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AYN SMANDERSON, LLC Notice is hereby given that AYN SMANDERSON, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: MATTHEW WURSTNER, whose address is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102 . The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on October 16, 2023, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Manager Managed Limited Liability Company.

Matthew Wurstner, Organizer First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF CRUSHING STONES MOBILE BLASTING, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Crushing Stones Mobile Blasting, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on October 18, 2023, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PARK AVE CAPITAL DR LLC PARK AVE CAPITAL DR LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), filed its STATEMENT OF DISSOLUTION with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 17, 2023. Persons with claims against the Company must present such claim to: Park Ave Capital DR LLC, c/o Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Ste. 300 , Omaha, Nebraska 68114 . Claims against the Company must include the following information: (i) claimant’s name, address and telephone number during business hours; (ii) any facts which may support the claim; and (iii) any amounts allegedly owed by the Company under the claim. Claims not including this information will not be reviewed. Any claims against this Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within five (5) years after the date this Notice is last published.

First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 Page 54 • October 27, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THOR PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Thor Properties, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 3355 North 141st Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on October 17, 2023.

First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of 140 ELM, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 140 Elm, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 13002 Kelly Street, Springfield, Nebraska 68059. The Registered Agent of the Company is Michael A. Nielsen, 13002 Kelly Street, Springfield, Nebraska 68059.

First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 LEGACY DESIGN STRATEGIES, LLC, Attorneys 9859 S. 168th Ave, Omaha, NE 68136 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Limited Liability Company is EXTREME BALANCE CONSULTING, LLC. 2. The designated office of the limited liability company is 320 Fletcher Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68521.

3. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Andrew C. Sigerson at Andrew C. Sigerson, PC, LLO, at 9859 South 168th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68136.

4. The purpose for which the company is organized is to engage in any and all business which is lawful under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Nebraska.

5. The company commenced its existence on September 25, 2023, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual.

6. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members in accordance with the company’s operating agreement.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF INCORPORAT​ION OF COLLABORAT​IVE INSURANCE EXCHANGE, INC. 1. The name of the Corporation is Collaborat​ive Insurance Exchange, Inc. 2. The Corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $1.00 each.

3. The Registered Office and Agent of the Corporation is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. The corporate existence began on October 5, 2023, when Articles of Incorporat​ion were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State.

5. The name and address of the Incorporator is: Michael J. Keblesh, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska 68124.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LEIGHTON’S PUB, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Leighton’s Pub, LLC, (formerly known as Lincoln’s Leighton District, LLC) (the “Company”) has been organized and amended under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 222 S. 15 th Street, Suite 1404S, Omaha, NE 68102. The Registered Agent of the Company is Capitol Corporate Services, Inc., 1125 South 103 rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication October 20, 2023, final November 3, 2023 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF ALPHA OUTFITTERS, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is ALPHA OUTFITTERS, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 13340 California St. Suite 102, Omaha, NE 68154. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on October 13, 2023, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication October 20, 2023, final November 3, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TWISTED OAK PROPERTY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Twisted Oak Property, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 936 South 33rd Court, Omaha, Nebraska 68105. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF REVENTI, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Reventi, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 15551 Mary Plaza, Apt 1203, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FREEDOM TITLE & ESCROW, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 11725 Arbor Street, Suite 140, Omaha, NE 68144. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is John Massih, 11725 Arbor Street, Suite 140, Omaha, NE 68144.

First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 LAW OFFICES ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP 8712 WEST DODGE ROAD, SUITE 300 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114-3419 TELEPHONE 402-392-1250 FACSIMILE 402-392-0816 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION RamGate Properties, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing addresses of the initial designated office of the company are 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing addresses of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Thomas J. Malicki, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GALAXY HOLDINGS, LLC GALAXY HOLDINGS, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company ”), filed its STATEMENT OF DISSOLUTION with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 18, 2023. Persons with claims against the Company must present such claim to: Galaxy Holdings, LLC, c/o Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Ste. 300 , Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Claims against the Company must include the following information: (i) claimant’s name, address, and telephone number during business hours; (ii) any facts which may support the claim; and (iii) any amounts allegedly owed by the Company under the claim. Claims not including this information will not be reviewed. Any claims against this Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within five (5) years after the date this Notice is last published.

First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 Matthew Wurstner, Attorney CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68102 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MACSIMUM EAST, LLC Notice is hereby given that MACSIMUM EAST, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 1400 Skyline Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68022. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is Matthew Wurstner, whose address is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on October 6, 2023, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

Matthew Wurstner, Organizer First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GREAT PLAINS MOTOR COACHES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Great Plains Motor Coaches, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 12, 2023, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolutio​n. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. Trey Mytty, as an authorized representa​tive of the company, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 14321 Cornhusker Road, Omaha, NE 68138. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication October 20, 2023, final November 3, 2023 BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3728 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HELP ME SELL MY CAR, LLC Notice is hereby given of the organization of Help Me Sell My Car, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is Help Me Sell My Car, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 1501 Cree Court, Plattsmouth, Nebraska 68048, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Aaron D. Johnson, 1501 Cree Court, Plattsmouth, Nebraska 68048.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Mytty Properties Mankato, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mytty Properties Mankato, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 14321 Cornhusker Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68138. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 13, 2023.

First publication October 20, 2023, final November 3, 2023 Jeffrey T. Palzer * 10828 Old Mill Rd., Ste. 6, Omaha, NE 68154 NOTICE OF NON-PROFIT INCORPORAT​ION 1. The name of the non-profit corporation is St. Raphael Consultants in Bioethics, Inc. 2. The registered office of the Corporation is 14703 Fowler Ave., Omaha NE 68116. The registered agent is John Dorman.

3. The corporation is a public benefit corporation, and the general nature of the corporation is to consult, educate and present on issues concerning advance directives for health care, end-of-life decision making, and other bioethical issues from a Catholic perspective, along with any other lawful purposes allowed under the Nebraska NonProfit Corporations Act. 4. The corporation commenced on October 2, 2023, and shall have perpetual existence. The name and address of the incorporator is John Dorman, 14703 Fowler Ave., Omaha, NE 68116.

5. The corporation will not have members.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Matthew Wurstner, Attorney CARLSON & BLAKEMAN, LLP 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100 Omaha, NE 68102 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MIKA INK, LLC Notice is hereby given that MIKA INK, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial designated office is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102. The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: MATTHEW WURSTNER, whose address is 2002 Douglas Street, Ste. 100, Omaha, NE 68102 . The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on October 17, 2023, and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Manager Managed Limited Liability Company.

Matthew Wurstner, Organizer First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 Page 55 • October 27, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 13819 CUMING STREET PROPERTY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 13819 Cuming Street Property, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 13819 Cuming Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 3, 2023.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BERGT ENTERPRISES, LLC A NEBRASKA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bergt Enterprises, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 335 S. 124th Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68154 and with its initial agent for service of process being Michael K. Huffer whose office is located at 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The general nature of its business is to engage in any lawful business. The company was organized and commenced October 4, 2023, and its period of duration will be perpetual, unless terminated earlier. The affairs of the limited liability company shall be conducted by its Member/Man​ager until such time as a successor or successors are selected pursuant to the Operating Agreement.

Michael K. Huffer, Organizer 9290 West Dodge Road, Suite 302 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 LEGACY DESIGN STRATEGIES, LLC, Attorneys 9859 S. 168th Ave, Omaha, NE 68136 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Limited Liability Company is CASK, LLC. 2. The designated office of the limited liability company is 15330 Gage Road, Adams, NE 68301.

3. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Kyle Ruse, at 15330 Gage Road, Adams, NE 68301.

4. The purpose for which the company is organized is to engage in any and all business which is lawful under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Nebraska.

5. The company commenced its existence on September 29, 2023, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual.

6. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members in accordance with the company’s operating agreement.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 LEGACY DESIGN STRATEGIES, LLC, Attorneys 9859 S 168th Ave, Omaha, NE 68136 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BRAVIUM, LLC filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 1, 2023, and the company is in the process of a voluntary dissolution.

The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. The Members will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against BRAVIUM, LLC, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date of your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to Legacy Design Strategies at 9859 South 168th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68136. A claim against BRAVIUM, LLC is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Whitmore Law Office LLC 7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 Notice of Organization Notice is hereby given that Reis Pieper Counseling, LLC has been organized as a Professional Limited Liability Company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Designated Office of the Company is 1805 N Main Street, Apt F, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is Reis Dylan Pieper, 1805 N Main Street, Apt F, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Company’s members, managers and professional employees are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to practice mental health counseling in the State of Nebraska. The Company was formed on October 12, 2023.

First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BURNS REALTY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Burns Realty, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1001 Gallup Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on September 26, 2023.

First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF KEYSTONE KAFE, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Keystone Kafe, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 9808 Military Road, Omaha, NE 68134. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on October 4, 2023, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF INCORPORAT​ ION OMAHA PATHWAYS COMMUNITY HUB NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Omaha Pathways Community Hub has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The corporation is a public benefit corporation and will not have members.

The street address of the corporatio​n’s registered office is 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 and the name of its initial registered agent is DDLG Business Services, Inc. The name of the incorporator of the corporation is Omaha Community Foundation and the street address of the incorporator is 1120 S. 101st Street, Suite 320, Omaha, Nebraska 68124-1967 Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF H2NEXT, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that H2Next, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its designated office located at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF INCORPORAT​ION MATERNITY HOUSING OF THE HEARTLAND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Maternity Housing of the Heartland has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The corporation is a public benefit corporation and will not have members.

The street address of the corporatio​n’s registered office is 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 and the name of its initial registered agent is DDLG Business Services, Inc. The name and street address of the incorporator of the corporation is Seth J. Moen and the street address of the incorporator is 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF THE GREAT WEBSITE COMPANY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Great Website Company, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 11, 2023. If you have a claim against the Company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: 1) your name or the name of your entity; 2) the nature of your claim; 3) the amount of your claim; and 4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 21874 Martha Street, Omaha, NE 68022. A claim against the Company will be barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 First publication October 20, 2023, final November 3, 2023 NOTICE OF INCORPORAT​ION OF EX OPHIDIA PRESS, INC. 1. The name of the Corporation is Ex Ophidia Press, Inc. 2. The Corporation is a public benefit corporation.

3. The Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent at such address is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. 4. The name and address of the Incorporator is as follows: Nicholas W. O’Brien, 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.

5. The Corporation shall have no members.

The corporate existence began on October 17, 2023, when Articles of Incorporat​ion were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State.

First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JDCA HOLDINGS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JDCA Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 2217 S. 218th Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is Kendra Ringenberg, Esq., 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF Heiss Land Co LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Heiss Land Co LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 5901 S 238th Street, Elkhorn NE 68022.

The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Mason Heiss is 5901 S 238th Street, Elkhorn NE 68022. The limited liability company commenced business on September 28, 2023. The nature of the business to be transacted is any lawful business. The business shall have perpetual existence.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LEGAL ACCOUNTS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, as follows: The name of the company is Legal Accounts, L.L.C. The address of the initial designated office is 1411 N. 72 St., Omaha, Nebraska 68114 and the initial registered agent is Jodie Haferbier McGill of McGill Law, P.C., L.L.O., 1411 N 72nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The company is organized to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business, other than banking and insurance, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of Nebraska. The limited liability company commenced existence on the filing and recording of its Statement of Qualificat​ion with the Secretary of State on October 10, 2023 and shall have a perpetual period of duration from the date the Certificate was filed with the Secretary of State. Management of the Company shall be vested in its members in proportion to their contribution to the capital of the company, as adjusted from time to time, to reflect additional contributi​ ons or withdrawals by the members.

Jodie Haferbier McGill McGill Law, P.C., L.L.O. 1411 N 72nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of McGregor INTERESTS VULTURE FUND I, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that McGregor Interests Vulture Fund I, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 11750 Stonegate Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The Registered Agent of the Company is McGregor Interests, Inc., 11750 Stonegate Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68164.

First publication October 20, 2023, final November 3, 2023 Page 56 • October 27, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF H&S BLINK 192, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that H&S Blink 192, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10730 Pacific Street, Suite 230, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company.

Notice is hereby given that Paintmac, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 4207 Patrick Avenue, Omaha, NE 68111. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under Nebraska laws. Its affairs are to be conducted by the manager Johan Andres Macias Gallego & Jonathan Steven Macias Gallegos. Its registered agent is Johan Andres Macias Gallego and his office is located at 4207 Patrick Avenue, Omaha, NE 68111.

First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 Notice is hereby given that The Hair Cove LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the LLC is 19521 PEARL CIRCLE, ELKHORN, NE 68022. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is EMMA KROGER, 19521 PEARL CIRCLE, ELKHORN, NE 68022. The LLC will provide cosmetology services by licensed profession​als.

First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SCM STREAMWOOD WESTVIEW, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SCM Streamwood Westview, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10730 Pacific Street, Suite 230, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of POPPLETON PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Poppleton Properties, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 321 South Happy Hollow Boulevard, Omaha, Nebraska 68132. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 20, 2023, final November 3, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF 13478, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 13478, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 7944 S. 225th St., Gretna, NE 68028.

The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GPS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GPS, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORAT​ ION OF CINDERBLOCK ENTERPRISES, INC. Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Incorporat​ion of Cinderblock Enterprises, Inc. have been amended and restated in their entirety as follows: Article 1 states the name of the Corporation as Cinderblock Enterprises, Inc. Article 2 states the purpose.

Article 3 states the number of shares the Corporation is authorized to issue as 20,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $0.50 per share.

Article 4 states the Registered Office of the Corporation as 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent as Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. Article 5 states the Corporation shall have perpetual existence.

Article 6 states the provisions relating to amending the Articles and Bylaws.

Article 7 states the provisions relating to director liability.

The Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporat​ion were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 19, 2023.

First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SCM 10X LINCOLN 6540, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SCM 10X Lincoln 6540, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10730 Pacific Street, Suite 230, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GRIFFIN LAND COMPANY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Griffin Land Company, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10730 Pacific Street, Suite 230, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF JDJH, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JDJH, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, filed its Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 6, 2023, and the company is in the process of voluntary dissolutio​n. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the company are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made therefore, and that the balance of any remaining assets are to be distributed to its Members. John Williams, as an authorized representa​tive of the company, will wind up and liquidate the company’s business and affairs. If you have a claim against the company, please provide the following information with respect to your claim: (1) your name or the name of your entity; (2) the nature of your claim; (3) the amount of your claim; and (4) the date your claim arose. All claims shall be mailed to 1602 North 11th Street, Omaha, NE 68110. A claim against the company is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Neb.Rev.St. §§ 21-193 & 21-117, notice is hereby given that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act The name of the Limited Liability Company is THISTLE & BLOOM, L.L.C. The street address and mailing address of the Company’s initial registered and designated office in Nebraska is 11409 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68154 and the name of its registered agent at such address is Connor W. Orr. This company is organized to engage in and to do any lawful business for any lawful purpose, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The Company’s duration is perpetual beginning on the date the Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska. The affairs of the limited liability company are conducted by managers, members and such other officers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement. Michaela Mann, Manager/ Me​mber Connor W. Orr, Organizer 11409 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 408-6488 First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 Law Offices ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3419 Telephone 402-392-1250 Facsimile 402-392-0816 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Nuvola Properties, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the company is Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Robert M. Schartz and Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 20, 2023, final November 3, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DMH CONSULTING, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DMH Consulting, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1518 North 133rd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The limited liability company commenced business on October 6, 2023.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023

ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KAYFABE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KAYFABE, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 11254 Bauman Avenue, Omaha, NE 68164 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Law Offices ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3419 Telephone 402-392-1250 Facsimile 402-392-0816 NOTICE OF INCORPORAT​ION AJV3 Management, Inc. has been incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The street address of the corporatio​ n’s initial registered office is 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska, and the name of the initial registered agent of the corporation at that office is Thomas J. Malicki. The corporation is authorized to issue 1,000 shares of Common Stock. The name and street address of the incorporator of the corporation are Thomas J. Malicki, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 LEGACY DESIGN STRATEGIES, LLC, Attorneys 9859 S. 168th Ave, Omaha, NE 68136 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION 1. The name of the Limited Liability Company is JMGH MANAGEMENT, LLC. 2. The designated office of the limited liability company is 9859 South 168th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68136.

3. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Andrew C. Sigerson at Andrew C. Sigerson, PC, LLO, at 9859 South 168th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68136.

4. The purpose for which the company is organized is to engage in any and all business which is lawful under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Nebraska.

5. The company commenced its existence on October 11, 2023, and the period of duration of the Company shall be perpetual.

6. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Members in accordance with the company’s operating agreement.

First publication October 20, 2023, final November 3, 2023 AMY S. JORGENSEN, Attorney CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM 2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF VGA GRANTS AND FUNDRAISING, LLC The name of the limited liability company is VGA Grants and Fundraising, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 418 N. Molley Street, Bennington, NE 68007. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, LLC, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JJK FAMILY FARMS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JJK Family Farms, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 12003 Washington Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The registered agent and office of the limited liability company is Jack L. Hansen, 12003 Washington Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68137. The Certificate of Organization was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 12, 2023.

First publication October 20, 2023, final November 3, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF G.A.C.K. FARMS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that G.A.C.K. Farms, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 20050 Hampton Drive, Gretna, Nebraska 68028. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication October 20, 2023, final November 3, 2023 Page 57 • October 27, 2023

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF LULLA CREATIVE, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Lulla Creative, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2261 S 135th Ave, Omaha, NE 68144. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on October 18, 2023, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 Law Offices ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300 Omaha, Nebraska 68114-3419 Telephone 402-392-1250 Facsimile 402-392-0816 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Lars & Co. Properties, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the company is Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing address of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Timothy M. Kenny and Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GARRET HAMILTON INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Garret Hamilton Insurance Services, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its designated office located at 11254 Bauman Avenue, Omaha, NE 68164 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Charles L. Grimes, Attorney BURNETT WILSON LAW, LLP 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, NE 68130 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RAMBO REHABILITA​ TION AND FASCIAL WELLNESS, LLC Notice is hereby given that RAMBO REHABILITA​TION AND FASCIAL WELLNESS, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.

The initial designated office is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130.

The Company’s initial registered agent in the State of Nebraska is: Charles L. Grimes, whose address is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on October 4, 2023 and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company.

Charles L. Grimes, Organizer First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 LAW OFFICES ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP 8712 WEST DODGE ROAD, SUITE 300 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68114-3419 TELEPHONE 402-392-1250 FACSIMILE 402-392-0816 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Black Dog Ventures II, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The street and mailing addresses of the initial designated office of the company are 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and street and mailing addresses of the initial registered agent of the company for service of process are Thomas J. Malicki, 8712 West Dodge Road, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

First publication October 20, 2023, final November 3, 2023

KOUKOL JOHNSON SCHMIT & MILONE, LLC 3839 South 148th Street, Suite 160 Omaha, Nebraska 68144 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JP AND PJ, L.L.C. A Nebraska Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given that JP AND PJ, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with the following registered agent and office: Michael W. Milone, of Koukol Johnson Schmit & Milone, LLC, 3839 South 148th Street, Suite 160, Omaha, Nebraska 68144. The designated office is located at 5027 Evans Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68104. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business, including but not limited to nursing, other than banking or insurance, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The company was organized and commenced on October 18, 2023, and it will have perpetual existence. The affairs of the company are to be conducted by its members, until such time as her successors are selected pursuant to the Operating Agreement.

Agnes M. Ngum, Member/Org​anizer First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 SEAN D. MOYLAN, Attorney 1010 South 120th Street, Suite 320 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MOON DENTISTRY, LLC The name of the Company is Moon Dentistry, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company engaging in the professional service of dentistry. The initial registered agent is Sean Moylan located at 1010 S. 120th Street, Suite #320, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The initial designated office of the Company is located at 1005 Beverly Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. This limited liability company commenced business on October 3, 2023.

First publication October 20, 2023, final November 3, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF COURT TIME, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Court Time, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Office Address of the Company is 21410 Walnut Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 Rodney G. Gnuse Gnuse LAW OFFICE, P.C. 11311 Chicago Circle Omaha , NE 68154 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BLUEJAY BANTER, L.L.C. A Nebraska Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given that BlueJay Banter, L.L.C., a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 5110 N. 135th Street, Omaha, NE 68164. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the limited liability company’s initial registered office is 11311 Chicago Circle, Omaha, NE 68154, and the name of its’ initial registered agent at such address is Rodney G. Gnuse. The Certificate of Organization was filed in the office of the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 17, 2023. The Company commenced business thereon and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by the Members.

Timothy Krueger, Organizer First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 KOLEY JESSEN P.C., L.L.O., Attorneys 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION The name of the Company is APWM LLC. The Designated Office of the Company is 18515 Wirt Circle, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent and Office of the Company is Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 This limited liability company commenced business on October 16, 2023.

First publication October 20, 2023, final November 3, 2023

LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68114 NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF WINDOOR QUOTE, LLC Notice is hereby given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Windoor Quote, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 1315 S 92 Cir. Omaha, NE 68124. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on October 12, 2023, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.

LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer First publication October 20, 2023, final November 3, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HEAVEN & HELL ESTHETICS& TATTOO LLC Notice is hereby given that HEAVEN & HELL ESTHETICS& TATTOO LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its initial designated office at 15356 Pratt Plaza # 175 Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The initial agent for service of process of the Company is Brittney E Hampton, 15356 Pratt Plaza # 175 Omaha, Nebraska 68116.

HEAVEN & HELL ESTHETICS& TATTOO LLC First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF FUSION MARKETPLACE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate of Organization of Fusion Marketplace, LLC has been amended to change the name of the company to: Medical Staffing Technologi​es, LLC and to update the designated office to 18881 West Dodge Road, Suite 300W, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The amendment was accomplished by the filing of an Amended Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 13, 2023.

First publication October 20, 2023, final November 3, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FISHER DENTAL, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Fisher Dental, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Company was organized to provide dental services. The Office Address of the Company is 2953 South 168th Street, Suite 102, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION of a Limited Liability Company Notice is hereby given that ORH Precast Patching, LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under Nebraska laws, with its designated office at 4817 S 47th Street, Omaha, NE 68117. It is organized to transact any lawful business for which a Limited Liability Company may be organized under Nebraska laws. Its affairs are to be conducted by the manager Oscar Romo Hermosillo. Its registered agent is Oscar Romo Hermosillo and his office is located at 4817 S 47th Street, Omaha, NE 68117.

First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF GCP III ONE UNIVERSITY, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Certificate of Organization of GCP III One University, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been amended to change the Name of the Limited Liability Company to GCP One University, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The Articles of Amendment to the Certificate of Organization were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 3, 2023.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 Notice is hereby given that 4HC Property Solutions, LLC has incorporated under the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act. The general nature of the business is any lawful business. Authorized capital is 1,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.00 per share. Damien P. Foster is the incorporat​or, and the registered agent is Cardell Bonner. The incorporat​or’s address is 11516 Nicholas St Ste 302 Omaha, NE 68154, and the address of the registered office is 3502 Parker St Omaha, NE 68111. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by the Board of Directors and such officers as it may elect.

First publication October 20, 2023, final November 3, 2023 Page 58 • October 27, 2023

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OSC STREAMWOOD WESTVIEW, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that OSC Streamwood Westview, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10730 Pacific Street, Suite 230, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OMAHA CAPITAL 19, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Omaha Capital 19, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 9140 West Dodge Road, Suite 420, Omaha, NE 68114 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114.

First publication October 20, 2023, final November 3, 2023 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Q-Def​ense Training, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Compan​y is 12108 Iva Street, Gretna, Ne. 68028. The Registered Agent of the Compan​ y is Deborah A. Quade, 12108 Iva Street, Gretna, Ne. 68028 First publication October 20, 2023, final November 3, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SCM LVF2 MANAGERS, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SCM LVF2 Managers, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10730 Pacific Street, Suite 230, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ONE UNIVERSITY OFFICE, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that One University Office, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Zachary A. Wiegert, 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

First publication October 13, 2023, final October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF STALTUS GROUP, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Staltus Group, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 15551 Mary Plaza, Apt 1203, Omaha, Nebraska 68116. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.

Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114 First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORAT​ION OF AFFAIRS REMEMBERED, INC. Notice is hereby given that the Articles of Incorporat​ion of Affairs Remembered, Inc. have been amended and restated in their entirety as follows: Article 1 states the name of the Corporation as Affairs Remembered, Inc. Article 2 states the purpose.

Article 3 states the number of shares the Corporation is authorized to issue as 20,000 shares of common stock having a par value of $0.50 per share.

Article 4 states the Registered Office of the Corporation as 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800, Omaha, Nebraska 68124, and the Registered Agent as Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O. Article 5 states the Corporation shall have perpetual existence.

Article 6 states the provisions relating to amending the Articles and Bylaws.

Article 7 states the provisions relating to director liability.

The Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporat​ion were filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on October 19, 2023.

First publication October 27, 2023, final November 10, 2023

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: THE HAVEN LAKE ESTATES. Name of Applicant: Lakeside Farms LLC Address: 16820 FRANCES STREET SUITE 206, OMAHA, NE 68130 Applicant is A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska.

Date of first use of name in Nebraska: October 16, 2023 General nature of business: Real Estate Development Project in Douglas County, Nebraska.

James D. Buser Signature of Applicant or Legal Representa​tive First publication October 27, 2023 NOTICE OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORAT​ ION OF CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Articles of Incorporat​ion of Cornerstone Christian School, Inc., a Nebraska nonprofit corporation (“Corporat​ion”) were amended to provide that the Corporation was not organized to have members and the Corporation has no members.

First publication October 20, 2023, final November 3, 2023

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: ECHELON HOMES. Name of Applicant: Echelon Homes, LLC Address: 2315 SOUTH 220TH AVENUE, ELKHORN, NE 68022 Applicant is A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska.

Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 12/26/2018 General nature of business: Residential constructi​on.

Matt Ramm, Manager.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representa​tive First publication October 27, 2023

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: ECHELON CONSTRUCTI​ON. Name of Applicant: Echelon Homes, LLC PS 1 Address: 2315 SOUTH 220TH AVENUE, ELKHORN, NE 68022 Applicant is A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska.

Date of first use of name in Nebraska: upon filing General nature of business: Commercial constructi​on.

Matt Ramm, Manager.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representa​tive First publication October 27, 2023

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: ECHELON DEVELOPMENT. Name of Applicant: Echelon Development, LLC Address: 2315 SOUTH 220TH AVENUE, ELKHORN, NE 68022 Applicant is A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska.

Date of first use of name in Nebraska: upon filing General nature of business: Property development.

Matt Ramm, Manager.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representa​tive First publication October 27, 2023

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME Trade Name to be registered is: ENDODONTIC SPECIALISTS. Name of Applicant: AET Nicholas, LLC Address: 18015 OAK STREET, SUITE A, OMAHA, NE 68130 Applicant is A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska.

Date of first use of name in Nebraska: upon filing.

General nature of business: dentistry.

Taylor C. Dieckman.

Signature of Applicant or Legal Representa​tive First publication October 27, 2023

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