PediatricDentalSpecialistsWelcomesDr. NatalieBussardtoNewKearneyLocation

Pediatric Dental Specialists (PDS) is excited to welcome Dr. Natalie Bussard to their new facility in Kearney that will be opening soon.

Dr. Natalie is originally from North Platte. She attended Wayne State College and UNMC College of Dentistry and is now in her final year of pediatric residency at Ohio State. She will join the PDS team as the full-time pediatric dentist at the Kearney location in the fall. Please join PDS in welcoming Dr. Natalie!

Information about the new Kearney location will be released soon. You can follow Pediatric Dental Specialists on Facebook (@ pdsofkearney) to stay up-to-date on what’s next.

At Pediatric Dental Specialists, they strive to be a lifelong partner in dental care for families. They aim to create positive dental habits in children that will last a lifetime, so they can grow up to have healthy teeth and healthy lives. For more information, go to pdsomaha.com. To contact the office, call (402) 397-3377 or email infoomaha@mypdsmail.com.

LincolnFederalSavingsBankPromotesYeny

Martinez and Susan Scheef

Lincoln Federal Savings Bank is excited to announce the promotions of two individuals: Yeny Martinez, assistant vice president/customer service supervisor; and Susan Scheef, assistant vice president/ customer service supervisor.

Martinez has worked at Lincoln Federal since 2020 as customer service supervisor at the Bank’s Fremont location. Her banking knowledge, community ties and customer service have led to her new role as assistant vice president/customer service supervisor. In this role, she will oversee deposit services at the Fremont location, create and attain goals for growth, and seek opportunities to get involved in the community.

Scheef has worked at Lincoln Federal since 1997 as a customer service representative. In 2022 she was promoted to customer service supervisor at the Bank’s Omaha location. Her wealth of experience, positive attitude and customer relationships have led her to her new role as assistant vice president/customer service supervisor. In this role, she will oversee deposit services at the Omaha location, create and attain goals for growth and seek opportunities to get involved in the community.

Lincoln Federal Savings Bank is a depositor-owned financial institution specializing in residential home loans, construction loans, home equity products, commercial real estate loans and deposit services. The Omaha branch is located at 673 N 132nd St. and can be reached at (402) 493-5599. The Fremont branch is located at 415 E 6th St. and can be reached at (402) 721-8696. Learn more at lincolnfed.com. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

HuffmanEngineering,Inc.PromotesGrant BensontoEngineer2

Huffman Engineering, Inc. (HEI) announces Grant Benson has been promoted to engineer 2. Benson joined the Huffman Engineering team after graduating from UNL with a mechanical engineering degree. Benson’s experience in pharmaceutical applications including boiler VFD experience and work with Single-Use Bioreactor technologies has made him a sought-after resource on a variety of projects here in the Midwest.

Most recently, he has been involved in vision system upgrades and a USP water system upgrade in a large pharmaceutical facility ensuring clean water practices for human health medicines. Additionally, he is now working with controls and automation upgrades on water irrigation systems that will ultimately help prevent corrosion on irrigation pivots across the heartland. HEI congratulates Grant on this well-deserved promotion.

Huffman Engineering, Inc. has over three decades of experience with a proven track record of delivering large-scale system integration projects with industrial customers and municipalities as an electrical control systems integrator with offices in Lincoln, Nebraska and Englewood, Colorado. They specialize in start to finish engineering projects in pharmaceuticals, water/wastewater, food and beverage, electrical utilities and manufacturing. Huffman Engineering designs and builds robust and reliable automation systems to meet stringent CDPHE, FDA, USDA and EPA regulations. Learn more at huffmaneng.com.

NFL Player Turned Singer/Songwriter Zach Miller to Speak at Boys Town Booster Banquet

Boys Town has announced that singer/ songwriter and former NFL player Zach Miller will be the featured speaker at this year’s Boys Town Booster Banquet. After a successful NFL career ended by a serious injury, Miller has chased a new dream recording country music in Omaha. From performing live in local venues in Nebraska, to now climbing the ladder opening for famous artists like Brantley Gilbert, Chase Rice, Randy Houser and Jon Langston.

“We are honored to have Zach share his inspirational story and how he overcame a career-ending injury to chase a new dream. His philosophy to have a positive outlook on life, and the persistence to never give up will inspire the young boys and girls at Boys Town to remain unstoppable,” said Father Steven Boes, Boys Town president and national executive director.

The Booster Banquet, which benefits and honors Boys Town student athletes will be held on May 26 at the Embassy Suites Windsor Ballroom, 12520 Westport Parkway in La Vista.

The event is open to the public. Tickets are $120 each or tables of 10 can be purchased for $1,250.

For 100 years, Boys Town has been a beacon of hope for America’s children and families through its life-changing youth care and health care programs. In 2022, almost 500,000 children and families across the United States were impacted by Boys Town programs. You can find more information about Boys Town online at www.boystown.org/boosters.

LepaineSharp-McHenry,DNP,Named uNMC Collegeof NursingDean

Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, dean of the College of Natural, Behavioral and Health Sciences at Simmons University in Boston, has been named the next dean of the UNMC College of Nursing. She will join UNMC on July 3, pending approval of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.

Dr. Sharp-McHenry was selected after an in-depth national search to replace retiring College of Nursing Dean Juliann Sebastian, PhD, who has served as dean for the past 12 years, overseeing UNMC College of Nursing divisions in several Nebraska cities. A practicing nurse since 1981, her educational background includes an associate of science in nursing at Southern Arkansas University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Arkansas, a Master of Science in Nursing (clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric mental health) from the University of Oklahoma and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice in executive leadership from Union University. UNMC is proud to welcome her to the team.

Nebraska Medicine and the University of Nebraska Medical Center strive to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research, and extraordinary patient care. Learn more at www.unmc.edu.

MICAHHouseAnnouncesAshleyFlaterasNew Executive Director

MICAH House is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley Flater as its new executive director. Ashley brings with her extensive experience and expertise in the nonprofit sector, particularly in working with marginalized populations. She has been serving as the interim executive director for MICAH House since October 2021, and during her time in the role, she has already made a significant positive impact on the organization.

During her time as interim executive director, Ashley worked diligently to improve MICAH House’s operations and expand the scope of services it offers. She has been instrumental in strengthening relationships with community partners and securing additional funding to support MICAH House’s mission.

“I am honored to have been selected as the executive director of MICAH House,” said Flater. “I look forward to continuing to work with our dedicated staff, volunteers and partners to provide critical services to families and women experiencing homelessness in our community.” need to hire top talent?

MICAH House is a vital resource in Council Bluffs, providing emergency shelter, case management and other support services to families and women experiencing homelessness. Under Flater’s leadership, the organization is poised to make an even greater impact on the community.

Founded in 1986, MICAH House is an emergency homeless shelter that serves women and families in the Omaha-Metro area and Southwest Iowa. MICAH House provides safe shelter, nutritious meals, intensive case management services, health care access and adult budgeting classes as individuals seek a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.themicahhouse.org.

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