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We can never say thank you enough to the individuals who have served on CHAD’s board. Volunteers are the life blood of our organization and we couldn’t do it without you!

Off-going board members:

  • Chris Tooker — Finance Committee, Arthritis Foundation Nebraska and Harrison Financial Services

  • Sharon Royers — Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska

  • Dr. Stan Radio — JDRF International—Nebraska and Iowa Chapter and University of Nebraska Medical Center

  • Franklin Thompson — University of Nebraska, College of Education

  • Ralph Dovali — A special thank you to Ralph Dovali, board treasurer. Ralph came on the board in 2014. He has served as the treasurer and as part of the Executive and Finance Committee since then, too. During Ralph’s six-year tenure, there have been many changes to the organization under his leadership. We will always be thankful for his guidance and knowledge that have helped shape many of our policies today.

  • Loren Steenson — A special thank you to Loren Steenson. Loren joined the board in 2004 as the National MS Society—Mid-America Chapter representative until 2011. He has been on the Executive Committee since 2013. He has also served on the Charity Review Committee, United Way Relations Committee, the Charity Membership Application Committee and the Foundation Grant Application Committee. During Loren’s 16-year tenure, there have been many changes at CHAD. Loren has been a committed volunteer and sounding board the entire time. He has always been there when we needed him.

Election of Officers

  • Chair of the Board — Mike Wade

  • Chair Elect — Jamie Gutierrez, Midwest Maintenance

  • Immediate Past Chair — Teresa Layton, Great Western Bank Wealth Management

  • Secretary — Katie Love, Mutual of Omaha

  • Treasurer — Stephanie Vanicek, Hancock & Dana PC

Executive Committee Members

  • JoAnn Abt, First National Bank of Omaha

  • Michael Demman, Demman Consulting, LLC

  • David Gilinsky, Bergman Incentives

  • Larry Guenther, JP Morgan Chase

  • Thomas Macy, Nebraska Medicine

  • Steve Patterson, Nelson Van Denburg & Campbell

  • Amber Preston, Baird Holm, LLP

  • Jim Schelble, Werner Enterprises

Finance Committee Members

  • Larry Guenther

  • Katie Love

  • The Honorable Merv Riepe

  • Craig Sall, First National Bank Wealth Management

  • Stephanie Vanicek, Treasurer

  • Mike Wade

Re-election of Board Members

The following are at-large members who are re-nominated for an additional three-year term:

  • Michael Demman

  • David Gilinsky

  • Teresa Layton

  • Katie Love

Re-election of Member Charity Representatives

The following are member charity representatives who are re-nominated for an additional two-year term:

  • Martie Cordaro – The ALS Association Mid-America Chapter, Omaha Storm Chasers

  • Cale Furstenberg – Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, TierPoint

  • Todd DeFreece – March of Dimes, Nebraska & Western Iowa Chapter, CHI-Creighton University Medical Center

  • Gary George – Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care Association, Hospice House—The Josie Harper Residence

  • Kerry Heinrich – Nebraska Kidney Association, Woodmen Life

  • Dawn Gonzales – Susan G. Komen® Great Plains (one-year term renewal), Centris Federal Credit Union

Election of New Board of Directors At-Large

The following has been nominated for a three-year term:

  • Jane Beerman – Nebraska Health Information Initiative

Election of Member Charity Representatives

The following have been appointed by their respective charities to serve a two-year-term on the board:

  • Carlo Rinaldi – Arthritis Foundation Nebraska, New York Life Insurance Company

  • Scot Adams – Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska, Independent Consultant

  • Krysti Cunningham – JDRF International—Nebraska and Iowa Chapter, Security National Bank

  • Carla DeVelder – Nebraska AIDS Project, PayPal, Inc.

  • Peter Senior – Nebraska Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation, Galaska & Son, Inc.                              

United Way of the Midlands Campaign Cabinet Representative

  • Mike Wade

United Way Lincoln/Lancaster County/CHAD Campaign Cabinet Representatives

  • Chris Linville and Jan Sheridan are co-chairs for individuals and professionals

New Lincoln Board Representative

  • Linda Gill — Susan G. Komen® Great Plains representative

New West Central Board Representatives

  • Roxann Holiday, Central Community College—Hastings

  • Courtney Lierman, Grand Island Chamber of Commerce