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Goodwill Bids Farewell to 2 Board Members, Welcomes New Vice Chair, 3 New Members
Goodwill Omaha has announced several changes to its board of trustees for 2021, including the departure of two members, the arrival of three new members, and the election of a new vice chair. In January, board members Erin Limas, chief fi nancial offi cer at Borsheim’s Jewelry Company, and Scott Semrad, principal at the Urban Village Development, stepped down from the Goodwill Omaha Board of Trustees, and the board and staff thanked them for their generous service in shaping the organization and making it stronger and more transparent. During the fi rst quarter of the calendar year, the Goodwill Omaha Board approved three new members of the board, including Leah Vetter, area president of the Heartland branch at Gallagher Benefi t Services; Paul Lanphier, executive director of the Hope Center for Kids; and Robyn Burnett, accounts and education services manager at Best Care EAP for Methodist Health System. “As we continue to bring new members onto our board, we remain particularly mindful of the expertise, skillsets, networks and backgrounds that each member brings,” said Goodwill Omaha President and CEO Tobi Mathouser. “Increasing the diversity of our board not only enhances the ways Goodwill Omaha can grow, but it also allows us to expand and improve our current employment training programs and job placement services for the community we serve.” At the March 30 meeting, the Board voted to retain its current chair, Jim H. Rich, founder of Percipio Partners, for the 2021 calendar year. Although the board typically elects a new chairperson each year, 2020 was such an unusual year, the board unanimously agreed that Rich should remain in the role for a second year. Board members elected Doug Anderson, commercial market manager at Great Southern Bank, as vice chair of the board. Goodwill Industries, Inc. in Omaha serves eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa by providing a place to donate used clothing and household items or fi nd a great bargain. The true mission of the nonprofit, however, is to provide job training and placement services to people with disabilities and other disadvantages. For more information about Goodwill or their 18 regional locations, visit www. goodwillomaha.org or follow them on Facebook (@goodwillomaha), Twitter (@goodwillomaha), and YouTube (@ goodwillomahatv).
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Kristie Egan Becomes New Owner of See The Trainer Midwest® to Serve Needs in Omaha
On October 1, 2020, long-time See The Trainer® employee Kristie Egan purchased the See the Trainer where she had worked for nearly 13 years. She rose through the ranks as an associate to billing manager to offi ce manager to COO. This was the fi rst time that an employee became an owner, making it very special to Franchisor Maurie Maher. Located at 13106 W Dodge Rd., the woman-owned See The Trainer Midwest® is an orthopedic, sports-medicine facility dedicated to keeping a diverse population functioning through a variety of bracing and support products. They offer a full line of in-stock bracing, home health, and rehabilitation products. Whether your pain results from a chronic condition or an acute injury, they are dedicated to improving your quality of life. Their knowledgeable staff will do their best assisting you in selecting the appropriate product to best fi t your needs. Kristie said purchasing the franchise was a dream come true. Kirstie lost her father at a very young age. In 2008, when she joined the See the Trainer family, See the Trainer became hers. She knows that her father is looking down on her with great pride on this huge accomplishment and all of the ones she hopes to make. As owner and president of the location, she is excited to bring her experience related to the medical fi eld and love for helping others in the community. Born and raised in Omaha, Kristie graduated from the University of Nebraska Omaha in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in psychology. While at UNO, she concentrated mostly on academics, became involved in the Pre-Med Club, and became a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, as well. Kristie also worked at a family-practice offi ce for a number of years, gaining experience working for and interacting with patients and medical professionals, and she has always been interested in a career in helping others improve their quality of life. If you’re looking for in-stock products for orthopedic, sports medicine, rehabilitation, home health and patient education, See The Trainer Midwest has you covered. For more information, visit seethetrainer.com/location/omaha-ne or call (402) 493-4747.
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American Marketing Association Omaha Elects New Board Members for 2021-2022
Members of the American Marketing Association of Omaha recently voted for and approved is slate of 2021-22 Board members. Elected to serve as offi cers for the coming year are: President Jordan Maddex-Kopp, Jet Linx Aviation; President-Elect Sara Winters, Fusion Medical; Secretary Kate O’Dea, Harrison Financial Services; Treasurer Max Lau, CPA, Lau CPA, PC; and Immediate Past President Belinda Boelter, Canary & Coal. Elected to serve as vice presidents, by category are, for Membership: Magdalena Axtell, Sirius Computer Solutions, and Adam Kroft, Red Thread; for Programming: Sarah Morris, COX Media, and Jaycee Stephens, PlanIt; for Communications: Stevie Howard, My Marketing Sense, Sammi Finken, Jet Linx Aviation, Cindy McAndrew, Seldin Company, and Natalie Wickham, Quantum Workplace; for Collegiate Relations: Emily Marston, Make-A-Wish Nebraska; for Sponsorship: James Reilly, Xpressdocs; for Special Events: Jillian McNamee, Amber Pharmacy; for Workshops: Thom Kastrup, Smoth Kroeger; for External Events: Mary Kate Gulick, KidGlov; for Diversity & Inclusion: Tiffany Ward, Oriental Trading Company; and for AMA Omaha Cares: Fernanda Reutzel, Physicians Mutual. The Board Member at Large is Tom Kealy, Barnhart Press. For almost 60 years, AMA Omaha has been the leading network for local marketing professionals and continues to serve the Omaha community to advance the practice of marketing by providing a forum for discussion and the latest information about key issues impacting marketing professionals. For more information, visit amaomaha.org.
First Responders Foundation Welcomes Malorie Maddox to Board of Directors
The First Responders Foundation is proud to welcome Malorie Maddox to their Board of Directors. Malorie is the chief marketing, communications, and strategy offi cer at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska. In that role, she leads the internal and external communications, digital marketing, advertising and brand, corporate social responsibility, wellness, and insights teams. She also serves as executive sponsor of their Diversity and Inclusion Business Group. Previously, Maddox spent 20 years as an award-winning journalist. She has been recognized with numerous Associated Press and Nebraska Broadcast Association awards, including an Emmy nomination for her 30-minute special, “Mothers Who Kill.” She has emceed more than 500 events for organizations in Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas and also presented as a keynote speaker and panelist at events throughout the Heartland. Malorie’s experience in communications, marketing, advertising, branding, and journalism will be helpful as the First Responders Foundation seeks to expand its reach to fi rst responders, veterans, and their families, as well as to donors and volunteers. Malorie also has a passion for storytelling. Storytelling the heroics of fi rst responders will assist as the Foundation works toward the mission of building appreciation and respect for fi rst responders and their work. For more information about the First Responders Foundation, or to volunteer, visit fi rstrespondersfoundation.org, email contact@ fi rstrespondersfoundation.org, or call (402) 218-1234.
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West Gate Bank Promotes Tana Wagener to Senior VP, Director of Human Services
The West Gate Bank® Board of Directors recently announced the promotion of Tana Wagener to Senior Vice President, Director of Human Resources. Wagener has worked in the fi nancial industry for 20 years, joining West Gate Bank in 2010. She was promoted to Human Resources and Training Offi cer in 2011 and is a certifi ed Human Resources Generalist. During Wagener’s time in the Human Resources role, West Gate Bank has grown to include more than 250 employees. With her promotion, Wagener will focus solely on the human-resources needs of the bank, including payroll and 401K administration, enrollment, administration for employee benefi ts, new-hire orientation, and onboarding. She has also been appointed to the West Gate Bank Executive Committee. Outside of the offi ce, Wagener is a volunteer board member for Lincoln Literacy and serves as secretary on the nonprofi t’s executive committee, is a member of the Bank Training Advisors for the Nebraska Banker’s Association’s Education Advisory Committee, and participates in bank-sponsored community activities. Wagener is located at West Gate Bank Center at 6003 Old Cheney Rd. and can be reached at (402) 323-8962 or twagener@westgate.bank. West Gate Bank® is a family-owned community bank with 10 locations in Lincoln and Omaha. The newest branch is under construction at 177th and West Maple Rd. in Omaha and is expected to open in mid-2022. At West Gate Bank, their interest is you! Visit westgate. bank for more information.
CCA Home Care Welcomes Audrey Pecha as New Client Care Coordinator in Omaha
CCA Home Care welcomed Audrey Pecha as their new Client Care Coordinator in the Omaha offi ce effective March 1. Audrey has an innate passion for helping others, as evident from her decade of service as a residential manager with Duet, a developmental-disabilities service provider in Omaha. Ready to jump into a new challenge, she is thrilled to be helping people develop care plans through CCA Home Care that suit their needs perfectly. “In my new role, I meet with potential clients, and their families, that need a little extra help in their lives,” Audrey said. “We sit down and talk about all the things they need help with and come up with a care plan that is best for them. Some individuals need more medical support, some need daily living support like help in the shower or making meals, and some just need help making sure their home stays clean and safe. I am SO excited for this new position and all the people that I will meet. My passion is helping people, so I feel like I am in the best role possible to make that passion fl ourish.” CCA Home Care provides and manages a Home Care Registry for individuals and families in need of home care that allows loved ones to remain in their homes even when they might require some assistance to do so. They screen and refer caregivers to work for these families and provide client-directed care to ensure that YOU make the decisions regarding care for your loved one. For more information, visit CCAHomeCare.com, email Offi ce@CCAHomeCare. com, or contact Owner Kyle Johnson at (402) 398-1848.
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Seven Members of Lincoln Federal Mortgage Lending Team Recognized as Top Originators
Lincoln Federal Savings Bank is proud to announce that seven members of its mortgage lending team received Top Originator recognition in the 2021 Scotsman Guide. Those who make the rankings were recognized as mortgage professionals who rose to the occasion despite the stressful times that the last year delivered. Lincoln Federal Savings Bank mortgage-lending professionals who made the latest prestigious Top Originator rankings include: Vice President - Mortgage Loan Offi cer Chris Elgert ranked No. 1 in Nebraska for total loans closed and total dollar volume; Vice President – Mortgage Loan Offi cer Shane Podliska ranked No. 2 in Nebraska for total loans closed and total dollar volume; Cami Moran, Mike Isaacson, Corey Rhone, Dave Arkfeld, and Mary Byrnes all received the designation of Top Originator. Lincoln Federal applauds the determination and effort these loan offi cers have demonstrated over the past year! Lincoln Federal Savings Bank specializes in Mortgage Lending with multiple programs available to suit each borrower’s unique situation. To work with one of these incredible local loan originators, visit lincolnfed.com/meet-our-team. Lincoln Federal Savings Bank is Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
Business Ethics Alliance Welcomes Marketing & Communications Manager, Charli Hathcox
The Business Ethics Alliance is excited to announce the addition of its new marketing and communications manager, Charli Hathcox. Charli brings a variety of knowledge and experience to her new role and is committed to advancing the mission of the Business Ethics Alliance in the Omaha community. Charli joins the Business Ethics Alliance with over a decade of experience in the communications industry. She began her professional career in the television news industry and had the pleasure of working in fi ve different markets across the country, including Omaha. In television news, Charli served as a reporter, a producer, a senior producer, and an executive producer. In 2017, Charli transitioned to her nonprofi t career, joining Heartland Family Service as its communications manager. Her areas of expertise include crisis communication, public speaking, social media, and developing organizational marketing strategies. Charli received her bachelor’s degree in television journalism with a minor in French from West Virginia University and her master’s degree with distinction in business administration from Bellevue University. She has a deep commitment to volunteerism and has donated her time to various organizations. The mission of the Business Ethics Alliance is to build leadership, strengthen organizations, and elevate Greater Omaha through positive, practical business education. The Alliance was legally established in 2008 as a standalone, not-for-profi t entity. The Alliance has three founding partners: the Heider College of Business, Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, and the BBB of the Midlands. Additionally, the Alliance is made up of Trustees around Omaha who act as a guild of business leaders who are ambassadors, supporters, and advisors of the Alliance’s mission. For more information, visit BusinessEthicsAlliance.org or contact Charli at (402) 280-3395 / chathcox@businessethicsalliance.org.
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Rob Trebilcock Appointed Senior Manager of Public Affairs for Cox Communications
Rob Trebilcock has been appointed Cox Communications’ Senior Manager, Public Relations for the Greater Omaha area. In the role, Trebilcock will be responsible for managing a portfolio of partners making an impact in the areas of youth, technology, and education, with diversity and inclusion always as an overarching theme. Rob takes pride in partnering with local organizations to help them fulfi ll their missions while, at the same time, aligning Cox’s external strategy with the nonprofi t partners. Most recently, Rob worked at the executive level in the nonprofi t sector. In the last 15 years, his focus has been mainly on corporate social responsibility (CSR). With experience working across multiple states and internationally, Rob truly enjoys working with diverse populations. Outside of his Cox responsibilities, Rob currently serves as Board President for the Nebraska Sports Council, serves on the Board for Nonprofi t Association of the Midlands, and recently joined the Urban League Board. Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through broadband applications and services. The largest private telecom company in America, they proudly serve 6 million homes and businesses across 18 states. They are dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities, and the characteristics that makes each one unique. Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded by Governor James M. Cox in 1898. For more information, visit cox.com.
Child Saving Institute Appoints New Mental Health Services Director, Lora Sladovnik
Child Saving Institute (CSI) has promoted Lora Sladovnik, MS, LIMHP, to director of mental health services. Sladovnik earned her master’s degree in counseling from Bellevue University and an undergraduate degree in human resources and family science from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She joined CSI as a licensed independent mental health practitioner in September 2020. She has more than 15 years of training and clinical experience working across a variety of settings, including outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, nonprofi ts, and private practice. In March 2021, Sladovnik transitioned into her new role. Prior to joining CSI, Sladovnik worked as a therapist at Offutt Air Force Base, Children’s Hospital, and Omni Behavioral Health. She has experience treating a wide range of child, teen, and young-adult psychiatric disorders, and she has training in cognitive behavioral health, reality therapy, solution-focused therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and crisis intervention. Sladovnik specializes in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and trauma. Her therapeutic approach emphasizes integrative, dynamic, and whole-person centered therapy. Child Saving Institute is dedicated to the prevention, intervention, and healing of child abuse, neglect and abandonment. For 129 years, they have been “responding to the cry of a child” and meeting the changing needs of metro-area children. To learn more, visit childsaving.org or follow them on social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To inquire about CSI’s Mental Health Services or make an appointment with a therapist, email CSIReferrals@childsaving.org or call (402) 553-6000.
