Class 28 Graduation & Partner Recognition Dinner May 8, 2014
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Discovering Our Community Day at Stuhr Museum
Winners of a class activity
Working together – Class Project
JBS Tour
Class Project - Habitat for Humanity
Taylor Willoughby of Wood River was the recipient of the 2014 Jami Harper Youth Leadership Tomorrow College Scholarship Emergenetics Assessment This insert has been prepared to provide an opportunity for Hall County residents to experience the wealth of information and opportunities provided to the participants in the Leadership Tomorrow program. Leadership Tomorrow is an educational program offered by Hall County Leadership Unlimited, Inc., a nonprofit Corporation formed in 1987. The Board of Directors and Executive Director invite you to learn about Hall County with Leadership Tomorrow. This publication is made possible due to the generosity and support of the Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation
To build leadership in our community and businesses it requires dedicated individuals and community support. At its inception the goal of Leadership Tomorrow was to create a leadership training program to help identify and recruit individuals that are committed to developing and utilizing positive leadership skills to motivate them to take on leadership responsibilities within Hall County. Leadership Tomorrow has a rich history of incredible individuals and businesses that step up to contribute to the success of the program. Each year during the nine month daylong session and focus meetings, participants hear from numerous community leaders, tour businesses and attend skill building sessions. The knowledge and experiences participants receive provide an excellent background for agency board of director positions, enhanced management skills in the workplace, and informed elected officials in our community. Congratulations to Class 28 who will be able to take the knowledge and experiences to help further the progress of our community! Thank you to the strong support of the community, dedicated and caring Leadership Tomorrow Board of Directors and Board President Tim Hiemer for caring about the program and their community! In addition I want to say thank you to the two great ladies that work part time Sheila Hollister, Program Assistant and Diane Miller, Youth Program Coordinator. It is rewarding to work with dedicated and hardworking individuals. It is an honor to be a part of a great program! We are grateful for the continued support from the Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation for providing this insert. For several years it has been published and used as a yearbook and a resource for organizations seeking volunteers. Brenda Branstiter, Executive Director
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Hall County Leadership Tomorrow, I would like to congratulate the graduates of Class 28. This program has allowed each of you to nurture and grow your leadership skills over the last nine months. Your skills have improved by gaining a new perspective and fondness of the community, and by finding new resources and mentors to help you continue your journey. I now charge you to apply this knowledge as you journey through your everyday lives. Become a better leader, not only in your professional and personal life, but also in the community. By giving of your new found knowledge you, your community, and all those around you will benefit. Our Executive Director Brenda Branstiter and the board of directors have worked hard this past year to continue to improve our program by objectively reviewing every part of the program. By continually looking inward we can be assured that we are offering the very best program available. Our special events, the Duck Pluck and LT Golf Classic continued to grow again this year. And a special thanks for the generosity of the Noon Rotary Club and their Taste of Grand Island. Because of this generosity the Youth Leadership Tomorrow program once again has been an overwhelming success. This coming August will see the return of the Duck Derby back to Island Oasis, with Roy’s Grand Dodge as the title sponsor again this year. The success of this event only solidifies the commitment that this community and businesses has for the Leadership Tomorrow program. It is because of this commitment that we are able to offer such a high caliber program to help nurture our future community leaders through this great program. Thank you to all of you who provides such strong support to Leadership Tomorrow through your financial contributions and donation of time, talents, and knowledge. For without you this would not be the program that it is today, you truly make a difference in the community. A special thank you to the board members and Brenda for your continued commitment, dedication and hard work for Leadership Tomorrow. Tim J. Hiemer, Board Chair
2014 Leadership Tomorrow Board of Directors The mission of Leadership Tomorrow is to identify and educate proven and potential leaders who are committed to developing and utilizing positive leadership skills to improve our community.
Blake Corman
Lee Faaborg
Katie Glover
Brad Kissler
Butch Moural
Max Norvell
Toni Palmer
Justin Shavlik
Tim Hiemer
Angela Simdorn
Jay Gnuse
Mike Schuster
Chair
Vice-Chair
Treasurer
Past Chair
Sonya Koperski
Morganne Manivong
Lindsey Marshall
Jerry Milner
Jack Sheard
Jen Stelk
Jaden Coen Youth Alumni
Ashley Gowlovech Youth Alumni
LEADERSHIP TOMORROW CLASS 28 Hall County Leadership Unlimited, Inc. identifies and educates proven and potential leaders who are committed to developing and utilizing positive leadership skills to improve our community.
STACI AGUILAR Equitable Bank Staci Aguilar is the Cashier at Equitable Bank. She has been a part of the Equitable team for 18 years. Some of her duties include supervision of loan and deposit operations staff, managing the daily funding of the bank, and developing and implementing banking procedures. Staci and her husband have 3 children, Brianna, Britni, and Braedon. Staci enjoys watching her kids sporting activities and playing volleyball and golf. Past involvement includes the Central Nebraska Girls Softball Association Board of Directors. “Leadership Tomorrow is an exceptional opportunity that has helped me tremendously understand all that our community has to offer. Listening to some of our communities most influential leaders has been invaluable. It has given me the opportunity to grow as a leader in all areas of my life both personally and professionally, and to help build our community. I look forward to getting more involved with local organizations. I have met so many great people who are dedicated to making our community the best it can be today, and tomorrow.”
JEREMY ESCHLIMAN Central District Health Department Jeremy Eschliman is the Community Health Supervisor at Central District Health Department. In this position he supervises a team of dedicated public health professionals in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) clinic, Immunization clinic and Epidemiology program. Jeremy received his BS majoring in Chemistry and Biology from Wayne State College. He is currently pursuing a MBA. Jeremy resides on a farm near St Paul with his wife Angela and six wonderful children: Blake (16), Clare (12), Jacob (9), Emily (7), Abigail (5) and Lucas (2). Jeremy enjoys life outdoors, construction and being involved in his children’s activities. Jeremy has interests in organizations involving health, wellness and children. “Leadership Tomorrow has empowered me to become an active leader in our community by learning about Hall County. I look forward to being a part of the future success of our community.”
AMY BREZENSKI Goodwill Industries Amy L. Brezenski is a Behavioral Support Specialist at Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska’s Developmental Disability Services in Grand Island. She has lived most of her life in Grand Island, graduating from Grand Island Senior High and obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Human Relations from Doane College. Amy lives in Grand Island with her husband Ted and their children Jacob (15), Jake (14), Benjamin (11), Tayten (10) and Jersey (8). She enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with her family. Amy is a member of the ARC of Nebraska and has recently joined the Big Brothers Big Sisters Board of Directors. She is also looking forward to exploring new opportunities to be active in the community. “Leadership has provided me with invaluable insight into our community and our state. It has proved to be one of the most beneficial experiences I have ever been a part of and has allowed me to grow in both my personal and professional lives.”
ISAIAH GRAHAM Wells Fargo Bank Isaiah Graham is the Business Relationship Manager for the Central Nebraska Business Banking Group of Wells Fargo Bank. He’s been with Wells Fargo & Co. for the past 9 years in various management roles throughout the Midwest. He’s a graduate of Northeast College with a degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Banking and Insurance. Isaiah resides in Central City with his wife Emily. They have 2 children, daughter Grace who passed away during birth in May of 2012 and her little brother Noah who’s just over 2 months old. He’s a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Central City and was named one of Grand Island’s Top 35 under 35 in 2012. Isaiah is currently the Executive Board Vice President for the Crisis Center as well as the Executive Board Assistant Treasurer for the Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity. “Leadership Tomorrow has given me the opportunity to meet with our local leaders to see a combined vision of where our community is headed, and I must say the future is truly bright for our great community.”
BRENT CHRISTENSEN
ANDREW DOZLER
Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska, Inc.
Case New Holland Andrew Dozler is the Lead Manufacturing Engineer for the Case New Holland manufacturing plant. His career started with Case New Holland in 2005 as a quality engineer at the round baler manufacturing plant in New Holland, PA. In 2006, Andrew decided to move closer to home so he accepted a position at the Grand Island plant as a manufacturing engineer.
Brent has 3 children Jordan, Chase and Meredith. His hobbies include jogging, golfing, surfing, attending his children’s sporting events and Husker Football Games.
Andrew is a graduate of Albion High School and received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanized Systems Management from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He currently resides in Grand Island with his wife Jen. Andrew enjoys fishing, hunting, playing sports, working on the family farm and spending time with family.
Brent Christensen is a Manager for Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska, Inc. for the Developmental Disability Department. Brent was a school administrator in Nebraska for 10 years and 2 in Florida. He graduated from UN at Kearney, Specialist’s Degree of Education in Superintendency, Master’s Degree of Education in Education Administration and Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Education.
Brent is a member of many educational, business and athletic associations. One of the top associations for professional and personal growth has been his experience with Leadership Tomorrow and Class 28. The bonding of professional and personal relationships that have been generated by the class are unparalleled. Meeting and listening to the top leaders in State and local Government were experiences that were so up and personal that it could not be replicated outside of this class. “My dissertation from my Ed.S. was in Leadership and I feel like this class was right out of a textbook with all of the Best and Current Practices.”
BARRETT HAHN Almquist, Maltzhan, Galloway & Luth Barrett Hahn, Senior Accountant at Almquist, Maltzhan, Galloway & Luth, is an active member of the community. He is currently involved in the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals, Junior Achievement, a Top 35 Under 35 honoree and a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Aurora. In his free time Barrett enjoys the outdoors, playing sports and spending time with family and friends. He is interested in serving the community by helping to educate children and adults on basic financial knowledge. Barrett wishes to positively impact the youth of the Grand Island area because he strongly believes they are the key to the future success of our community. He also wishes to improve the quality of life and perception of Grand Island. “Leadership Tomorrow has taught me more about the community and how it functions. It has helped me to identify strengths and needs in the community.”
“Leadership tomorrow has really opened my eyes to all the remarkable leaders, organizations, and businesses that we have right here in Grand Island that do amazing things for our community. Getting to meet and interact with all these incredible individuals have allowed me to improve upon my leadership skills both professionally and personally.”
BRANDON HOTOVY Case New Holland Brandon Hotovy is a continuous improvement supervisor of quality control at Case New Holland. He received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. After graduating college, he and his wife April moved to Grand Island and continue to live there presently. They both enjoy getting involved in sports, including softball, golf, basketball, and flag football. They enjoy spending time with family from the West Point, NE and Blue Hill, NE areas. “Leadership tomorrow has opened my eyes to all the great organizations which make Grand Island the great city that it is. I have learned a lot about our city’s economic development, and the functions of our city and county government. The services our local charities like Hope Harbor and Big Brothers Big Sisters provide have been truly inspiring to me.”
LEADERSHIP TOMORROW CLASS 28 TIM HRUZA
WADE JARVI
Leininger Smith Law Firm Tim is an Associate Attorney with Leininger Smith Law Firm in Grand Island. He graduated with a dual Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude with honors, from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2009. He received his Juris Doctorate, graduating with distinction, from the University of Nebraska Lincoln College of Law in 2012.
Contryman Associates, P.C. Wade Jarvi is a CPA at Contryman Associates, P.C. Wade is a Chamber Connector and is involved in Young Professionals of Grand Island and is a Heartland United Way Board Member. He also served as a board member for the Boys & Girls Club of Central NE from 20122013.
Tim currently serves as the Secretary of the Board of Directors for Nebraskans for Civic Reform, a statewide non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening civic education and democratic participation. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross.
In his spare time, Wade enjoys golfing, working out, playing and watching sports, being active in the community, going to the lake, and relaxing with friends.
Tim grew up in Ord, Nebraska. He and wife, Rachel, are members of Trinity United Methodist Church in Grand Island, where they sing in the Chancel Choir. “Leadership Tomorrow’s mission is one that is vital to the future of our community. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn so much from the program and from fellow classmates. I have developed skills I will continually rely on in both my personal life and career and learned more about my community than I had anticipated.”
TODD MORGAN Grand Island Fire Department Todd Morgan was born in Beatrice and his family moved to Grand Island over 40 years ago. Todd graduated from Grand Island Senior High in 1978. Todd and his wife Fae have 2 daughters, Tifanie and Jamie. Tifanie lives in Murdock, Nebraska with her husband Heath and their daughter Payton. Jamie lives in Seward, Nebraska with her husband Cody. From 1981-1988 Todd was employed by Village Inn. In 1988 Todd was employed by the City of Grand Island as a Firefighter and was promoted to the rank of Captain in April of 2002. In 2001 they started tailgating. Todd’s specialty was wings. In 2010 he gave away approximately 160 dozen wings at six games. With encouragement from his family, Todd started “Sparky’s Wing & Dippin’ Sauce”. In 3 years, Sparky’s has expanded to 6 wholesale distributors, 150 grocery stores and over 500 restaurants in over 30 states. “Leadership Tomorrow Class 28 has exceeded my expectations. The networking possibilities are endless and the friendships I’ve made were an unexpected bonus.”
Wade would like to become involved in the community with youth programs or organizations. He strongly believes that the youth of our community are the future and that there is a lot of opportunity to provide services and leadership to the young people of the community. “Leadership Tomorrow has taught me many things about some companies in Grand Island that I was unaware of. I have also developed many great relationships with people in the class that will benefit all of us as we work together throughout the community to keep Grand Island a great place to live.”
ERIC NIELSEN Case New Holland Eric Nielsen is a Professional Maintenance Team Leader at Case New Holland where he has been employed for eleven years. Eric was appointed to the Wood River City Council representing Ward 3 by the Mayor. After being elected in 2012 he is now serving his first full term on the Council. He is a prior Wood River Country Club Board Member, a current Central Platte Ducks Unlimited Committee Member, and a certified Hunter Safety Instructor. Eric is a Zone Chairman within the Central District for the Nebraska State Council of Ducks Unlimited. Favorite pastimes include hunting, golfing, everything Husker, and spending time with family, friends, and his yellow lab Macklin. “Leadership Tomorrow has given me the tools necessary to grow and develop my leadership abilities while also allowing me to explore a side of the community that most people don’t see. The proud, caring, and giving community I have witnessed over the last nine months only reaffirms what I love about Central Nebraska.”
KARMIN MAUL Centris Federal Credit Union Karmin Maul is the Financial Sales Manager at Centris Federal Credit Union. She has been with the credit union since 1983. Karmin and her husband, Doug, are parents to Melissa (31) and her husband Jack, Johnathon (26), and Maddie (18). She also has one amazing grandson, Jaxon (2). Karmin has been a wish granter with Make A Wish since 2002. She is a member of St. Mary’s and is on the Christian Service and Liturgy committees. She has also taught Religious Education classes. She served as treasurer of the Fine Arts Department at GICC and is a past board member of the Ethnic Festival. She enjoys volunteering and in her spare time enjoys reading and traveling. “Leadership Tomorrow has been a great experience for me. I have been impressed with the speakers and tours. The dedication in our community to serve Grand Island in both time and talent is inspiring.”
ANGELA REYNOLDS Central Community College Angela Reynolds is the Human Resources Generalist at Central Community College. She has her Bachelors and Masters in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She is the current Chair of Young Professionals, a Chamber Connector, Shoot4Life volunteer and webmaster, Grand Island Strategic Business Development Plan member, and YWCA Board member. She is also an adjunct instructor at Doane College and Registered Parliamentarian. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, disc golf, and creative projects. “Leadership Tomorrow has allowed me to become a more informed community member. I am more aware of businesses, organizations, leadership opportunities, volunteerism, and how these pieces work together. I have come to know many great leaders who have worked to make Hall County a great place to live, work, volunteer, and raise a family. I aspire to use my skills to continue making Hall County a great place.”
COURTENEY MEYER Ganz Meyer graduated from Grand Island Northwest High School and attended UNK prior to starting her own business in Grand Island. Courteney is currently employed as a territory manager in Nebraska for Ganz. She has two children, Sydnee (8) and Brody (4) whom attend Engleman Elementary and Third City Church Preschool.
Courteney
Courteney has been involved in several boards and committees over the past several years. Some of the most recent are The YWCA Board, Capital Heights Pool Board, and the Peace Lutheran Preschool Board. She has also taught Junior Achievement for the past four years and encourages others to participate in that. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her children and loved ones mostly and also enjoys running and working out with friends. “Leadership Tomorrow has opened my eyes up to all that happens behind the scenes to not only make our community successful but also safe. I applaud those that give so much of their time and plan to help in ways I can as well.”
CHRISTY ROOKSTOOL First National Bank Christy Rookstool is a Personal Banker at First National Bank in Grand Island. Over the past three years, she has been responsible for opening new accounts, auto loans, personal loans, mortgage refinances and SBA loans. After attending the University of Nebraska, she left the state to pursue a career in Mortgage Banking. Christy resides in Grand Island with her husband James. They have two children, Lauren and Max. She enjoys spending time with her family traveling and attending high school and children’s choir concerts along with other school activities. Past involvement includes parent/ teacher organizations and other school activities along with volunteering for Junior Achievement. “Leadership Tomorrow has introduced me to the agencies, leaders and opportunities within our great community. I have had the honor of learning from some of the most influential leaders. I look forward to being a part of helping our community grow.”
LEADERSHIP TOMORROW CLASS 28 ROB SMITH Global Industries, Inc. Rob Smith has been married to his Wife Melanie for seven years. Together they stay busy with their wonderful children; Tanner, Jerzie, Braxtin and Kennadi. Rob works at Global Industries, Inc. as a Project Engineer designing Support Structures for the Agriculture industry. He has been on the Grand Island Northwest Little League Board of Directors for the past three years and is currently serving as the Board President. Rob loves spending time outdoors with his Wife and Children camping, hunting, fishing, going for bike rides and playing at the park. He also enjoys coaching his children as well as playing softball and flag football. Rob would like to become involved with the Heartland Shooting Park or the Parks and Recreation Department. “Because of LT, I have more Respect and Appreciation for those who serve to improve our community and an understanding about where and how I can get more involved”
NEIL WARDYN Chief Industries, Inc. Neil Wardyn is Database Administrator with Chief Industries, Inc. He has been with the Chief Industries, Inc. IT department for 12 years. Neil graduated from St. Paul high school and then attended Hastings College where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Neil has two children Krae (7) and Brooklyn (4). In his spare time he enjoys working out, golfing, attending concerts, coaching his children’s sports and most importantly spending time with the loved ones in his life. “Leadership Tomorrow has been an amazing experience! I have learned more about our community and all of the great programs that we are lucky enough to have here in Grand Island. Leadership Tomorrow has not only improved my leadership skills but it has taught me important lessons that can be applied to my professional and personal life. “
STAN STEELE Grand Island Police Department Stan is originally from Fullerton, NE, and has called Grand Island home for 31 years. He is the father of, James, Eric, and Andrea, and a dad to; Richard, Clint, and Samantha, and also a grandfather of; Elli, Tayva, Chase, Gabriella, Hayden, and Jhesiah. Stan enjoys time with his friends and family, sports, travel, music and photography. Stan has been in law enforcement for 25 years, 23 years with the GIPD. He has worked patrol, and as a school resource officer at GISH. He helped facilitate the Great Summer Youth Program, and was a DARE instructor. He is currently a patrol supervisor. “The Leadership Tomorrow experience has shown me the need to get more involved in community projects, through volunteering, and encouraging others involvement as well. Leadership Tomorrow promotes connections with others who share the same sense of community. Those connections create network opportunities and bonds with classmates, and community leaders. It truly was a great experience to be part of.”
JANINE WILLIAMS Hornady Manufacturing Janine Williams is a Human Resources Administrator at Hornady Manufacturing. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources & Family Sciences. Past and present community involvement includes First Presbyterian Church, CNHRMA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Hope Harbor and Engleman PTO. Janine enjoys spending time with her husband and three young children, playing volleyball and attending her children’s activities. “Leadership Tomorrow has given me the opportunity to learn about the many organizations that all work together to make Grand Island a great place to live, work & raise a family. There are many people in our community that are working diligently every day to promote growth & prosperity for all who call Grand Island home. Thank you to the many organizations and community leaders who support Leadership Tomorrow & make it a remarkable experience!”
KYLE STERNER Central Community College Kyle Sterner works at Central Community College as a Career and Employment Services Director for the Grand Island and Hastings Campus. Although new to this position, he has worked at Central Community College-Grand Island for eleven years as a Disability Services/Assessment Coordinator and a Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Advisor. Kyle received his Bachelor of Arts in Education in 1995, and his Master of Science in Education in 2001 from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Kyle and his wife, Becky, have two sons; Trey (15) and Cade (12). Kyle is serving as a board member for Little Miracles Daycare in Doniphan, is a Grand Island Chamber of Commerce Connector, and coaches Little League Basketball, Football, and Baseball. In his free time, Kyle enjoys attending his sons’ activities, or an occasional concert with his wife. “Hall County has a lot to offer. Leadership Tomorrow really opened my eyes to all the opportunities available. I definitely feel that I am better prepared to take on more leadership roles after this experience.”
ASHLEY WISSING St. Francis Cancer Treatment Center Ashley Wissing is the Patient Navigator for St. Francis Cancer Treatment Center. Ashley grew up in Palmer and attended Palmer High School. She received a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and a Master’s of Management degree from Doane College in 2012. Ashley and her husband Nick live north of Worms and have two daughter’s Harper (5) and Hensley (1). In her free time, she enjoys playing sand volleyball, weekends at the cabin, and traveling.
SHEREE STOCKWELL Barr Middle School Sheree Stockwell works as the Dean of Students and Learning Facilitator at Barr Middle School. Prior to working at Barr, she taught at Walnut and Westridge Middle Schools as a teacher of English Language Learners. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Doane College. Sheree and her husband, Jared Stockwell, who is a firefighter-paramedic for the Grand Island Fire Department, co-own CrossFit Heartland. In her spare time, Sheree enjoys working out, coaching adults, and leading the CrossFit Kids program. She and her husband both enjoy traveling and spending time outdoors. “Leadership Tomorrow opened my eyes to places and people I probably never would have seen on my own. I feel privileged to live and work in a community that cares for people and has great leaders who are committed to growing, not only themselves but others, too.”
2014 Alumnus of the Year
Paul Hoos 2014 Outstanding Program Support Partner of the Year
Roy’s Grand Dodge
Ashley is currently a member of the Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals, Palmer Commercial Club, Palmer school board, multiple hospital committees, and St. Libory’s Catholic Church. Recently she has been named one of Grand Island’s Top 35 under 35 for 2014. “Leadership Tomorrow has broadened my knowledge of the Hall County community. It provides a great opportunity to meet and learn from current leaders while working alongside the leaders of tomorrow.”
Budget Simulation at City Hall
THANK YOU! Leadership Tomorrow wishes to thank the following individuals, businesses and organizations for sharing their expertise as presenters and allowing tours for the class members.
Susan Aguilar Amos Anson George Ayoub Tanya Babel Janet Bancroft Amy Bennett Judge Riko Bishop Joe Black Boys Town Karen Bredthauer Tonja Broadwell Kent Brown Attorney General Jon Bruning Tami Brunk Jennifer Cammon-Larson Career Pathways Institute CaseIH Child Advocacy Center Jaden Coen Credit Management Trish Curran Kay Cynova Melissa DeLaet Senator Annette Dubas RaNae Edwards Derreck Eells Cpt. Dean Elliott Dan Faltin Brian Gallagher Randy Gard Janis Garrett Senator Mike Gloor Governor’s Mansion Ashley Gowlovech Grand Island City Hall Grand Island/ Hall County Law Enforcement Center Melissa Griffith Hall County Corrections
Governor Dave Heineman Kate Heltzel Mike Henke Tim Hiemer Home Federal Bank Paul Hoos Hope Harbor Ellen Hornady Hornady Manufacturing Deb Hulinsky Connie Hultine Central Nebraska Humane Society Judy Humiston Dana Jelinek Dr. Steve Joel Cindy Johnson Randy Kissinger Cpt. Chris Kolb Brian Kort Chief Steve Lamken Catherine Lang Anita Lewandowski Brown Judge Teresa Luther Tino Martinez Bob McFarland Sara McMillan Brad Mellama Susan Milner Jaye Montor Tammy Morris Butch Moural William Muldoon Chad Nabity NE State Capitol Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center Mitch Nickerson Mike Olson Toni Palmer Liz Paulsen
Janie Pfeifer-Watson 1st National Bank Dee Price Principal Financial Group Dan Purdy Walt Radcliff Angela Reynolds Riverside Lodge Retirement Community LexAnn Roach Jr. Roebuck Aaron Ross Jocelyn Schade Michael Schaefer Steve Schuppan Jack Sheard Elizabeth Smith Mark Stegman Dave Stolz Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer Dan Thayer Ruby Tupper Brenda Urbanek Jimmy Van Mayor Jay Vavricek Jeremy Vlcek Renae Waltemath Sheriff Jerry Watson Katie Weichman-Zulkoski Lynne Werner West Lawn School Steve White Dianne Willey Lt. Mark Williams Jennifer Worthington Scott Zana Tom Ziller KaCee Zimmerman
Media Relations Game
Criminal Justice Presentations
Leadership Tomorrow Class 29
Mission Hall County Leadership Unlimited, Inc. identifies and educates proven and potential leaders who are committed to developing and utilizing positive leadership skills to improve our community. Katie Almquist Elizabeth Dixson Amber Edwards Carrie Galloway Emily Gildersleeve Amanda Goodwin Scott Griepenstroh Ryan Hand Ryan Heavican Tim Hekrdle Jim Hull Troy Keilig Lynn Koch Cammie Koopman Elijah Kucera Amber Lemburg
First National Bank Excel Physical Therapy Goodwill Industries Heartland Ag, Inc. Central Community College Chief Industries, Inc. City of Grand Island Eakes Office Plus Bosselman Administrative Services Grand Island Public Schools Home Federal Savings & Loan of Grand Island Cannon Moss Brygger Architects Great Western Bank Heartland United Way First National Bank Principal Financial Group
Kayleigh Loften Sean McGee Mike McLagan Travis Mittan Mitch Mittelstaedt Brandon Nielsen Courtney Quackenbush Rob Rasmussen Tara Richardson Steve Riehle Tiffany Schrunk Justin Scott Nick Staab Kate Stump Dianne Willey Erika Wolfe
Hornady Manufacturing Hornady Manufacturing The Pinnacle Agency Associated Staffing, Inc. Hornady Manufacturing Case New Holland Doane College Chief Construction Company Roy’s Grand Dodge Hall County Highway Department Principal Financial Group Global Industries Rich & Sons Camper Sales, Inc Case New Holland Heartland Events Center Central Community College
THANK YOU!
Leadership Tomorrow wishes to thank the organizations, businesses and individuals who make Leadership Tomorrow & Youth Leadership Tomorrow possible. SPECIAL RECOGNITION (Donations in excess of $10,000) Grand Island Noon Rotary Roy’s Grand Dodge Chrysler Jeep Mazda The Grand Island Independent DIAMOND (Donations of $1000-5000) Cenesco, Inc. Dba Sonic Drive In CNH Industrial Complete Music GI Family Radio Global Industries, Inc. Hornady Manufacturing Company Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation KRVN AM/FM NRG Media NTV/KFXL Fox Nebraska Pathway Bank Principal Financial Group State Of NE - Dept Of Labor Vern & Esther Taylor Charitable Trust Wholeness Healing Center Gloria Wolbach PLATINUM (Donations of $500-999) Allen Capital Group B.I.G. Premire Limousines Associated Staffing Inc. M. Sitki Copur Copycat Printing Doane College Equitable Bank Five Points Bank General Collection, Inc. Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce GI Fraternal Order Of Police #24 H & H Distributing Hamilton Telecommunications Patricia Hancock Home Federal Bank Chad Hudnall, O.D. Island View Dental Kermit’s Super Wash Mike & Michelle Schuster
Rejuvenation Salon Rich & Sons Camper Sales Shelter Insurance - Paul Hoos St. Francis Medical Center The Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce The Pinnacle Agency Tom Dinsdale Automotive US Bank Wells Fargo Bank Wendgrand, LLC GOLD (Donations of $250-499) Almquist, Maltzahn, Galloway & Luth, PC Aurora Cooperative Axis Capital, Inc Buffalo Wild Wings Centris Federal Credit Union Conestoga Mall Contryman Associates, P.C. Credit Management Services Driesbach’s Essential Personnel Lee & Lisa Faaborg First National Bank Galvan Construction, Inc. Grand Island Public Schools Hy-Vee JBS Jeff Leep & Kari Hooker-Leep Phouthasone & Morganne Manivong Mr. G’s Car Wash & Fast Lube Nebraska Truck Center Tom & Tracy Noble Rodeway Inn Jason & Angela Simdorn Skagway Uncles Ed’s Steakhouse Video Kingdom Wayne Cyclery Wave Pizza Company SILVER (Donations of $150-249) ABC Seamless Siding Tom Babel
Brad Bell Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Douglas Bookkeeping Service, Inc. Duff Roofing Fairfield Inn & Suites GIX Logistics Randy & Michele Gleason Jay Gnuse Godfather’s Pizza Brad Kissler Kramer’s Wrecker Service Patti Lofgreen Mark & Carla Maurer Midtown Holiday Inn Obermiller Seamless Inc. Roe Buick Inc. Shamberg, Wolf, McDermott & Depue Joe Stump Zanadu Inc. BRONZE (Donations of $75-149) Advance Services, Inc. Apfel Funeral Home Karen Arzt Fredda Bartenbach Adam & Sara Bierhaus Bosselman Companies Bosselman Energy Tim & Brenda Branstiter Cardinal Construction, LLC Centura Hills Golf Course Cheryl Nietfeldt Chief Industries, Inc. Christopher Waters, DDS Mike & Karen Colan Computer Concepts, Inc. Al Corey Blake Corman Curran Funeral Chapel Doniphan Insurance Agency Eakes Office Plus ReNae Edwards Katie Glover Ken Gnadt Greg Sanchez State Farm
Kurt Haecker Tim Hiemer Paul Hoos Jason & Ellen Hornady Indianhead Golf Club Jimmy Johns Kermit’s Super Wash Leininger Smith Johnson Baack Placzek & Allen Law Firm Live Well Physical Therapy Sonya Koperski Marcy Luth Lindsey Marshall Melsen Striping Mid Nebraska Agency Middleton Electric Inc. Nebraska State Fair Max Norvell O’Connor Enterprises Toni Palmer Pella Windows & Doors Terry Pfeifer Platte Valley Communications, Inc. Ryan & Karen Rathke Regina Rathman Real Estate Pros Kim Rerucha Riverside Lodge Retirement Community Justin Shavlik Terry Sheen Jen Stelk Sterner Painting Steven A. Stec D.D.S., P.C. Subway The Chicken Coop of Grand Island Valley Vending Service Wade R. Zersen, D.D.S. Wal-Mart Webb & Company Architects, Inc. Jill Widdowson Nick & Ashley Wissing Jennifer Worthington
FRIENDS OF LEADERSHIP TOMORROW AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP TOMORROW (Donations up to $74) Matthew Armstrong Terry & Tracy Babcock Balz Sports Bar Bandits Sports Bar Bank of Doniphan Jesse & Abby Carman Craig A. Foss, Au.D., F-AAA Doggone Clean Paws James Eriksen Jeremy & Angela Eschliman Steve & Cathy Fosselman First National Bank Fuji Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse Dale & Peggy Gilbert Grand Island Physical Therapy Jackie Havel Mike & Sheila Hollister Jerry’s Sheet Metal Gregory & Mary Keslar Brian Kort Cheryl Kosmicki Milner Law Office, P.C. Butch Moural Myers & Daugherty, P.C., L.L.O Nebraskaland Distributors Peterwood Homes and Floors Pam Pohlenz Dan Purdy Qdoba Mexican Grill R & R Therapeutic Massage Clinic Randy’s Sprinkler Systems Red Lobster Jack Sheard Shonsey & Associates Stan Steele Stefani’s Closet Boutique Nicki Stoltenberg Texas Roadhouse Bonna Wanek Rick Washburn Whiteys
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2014 Leadership LT-2 Alumni Association Staci Aguilar Jennifer Barker Brad Bell Brenda Branstiter Tim Branstiter Amy Brezenski Jen Cammon-Larson Abby Carman Brent Christensen Karen Colan Al Corey Blake Corman Marni Danhauer Melissa DeLaet Nate DeLaet Lee Faaborg Michelle Fitzke Craig Foss
Amber Gerdes Katie Glover Jay Gnuse Isaiah Graham Melissa Griffith Kurt Haecker Barrett Hahn Patricia Hancock Travis Hasselmann Jackie Havel Mike Henke Tim Hiemer Marlene Hinrichs Sheila Hollister Kari Hooker-Leep Becky Hoos Paul Hoos Ellen Hornady
Chad Hudnall Wade Jarvi Venus King Bradley Kissler Sonya Koperski Brian Kort Sandra Kraft Alison Larson Morganne Mannivong Lindsey Marshall Deb Martinez Carla Maurer Jerry Milner Susan Milner Mark Moravec Jamie Morgan Todd Morgan Tammy Morris
Butch Moural Cheryl Nietfeldt Max Norvell Lisa O’Connor Avila Tina Oswald Toni Palmer Terry Pfeifer Tom Pirnie Pam Pohlenz Dan Purdy Jodi Rauert Ron Rauert Darcy Ray Kim Rerucha Matt Rief Karen Riva Greg Sanchez Brook Sautter
Tony Schulz Mike Schuster Karla Schwieger-Arnold Michelle Setlik Justin Shavlik Jack Sheard Angela Simdorn Traci Skalberg Rob Smith Jen Stelk Nicki Stoltenberg Matt Thury Rick Washburn Christopher Waters Carolyn Wicks Jill Widdowson Ashley Wissing Jennifer Worthington
The mission of Youth Leadership Tomorrow is to provide community education and leadership development training to high school students through experiential learning activities that connect youth to their community and inspire them to be problem solvers, decision makers, and future leaders in our community. Applications for Youth Leadership Tomorrow Class 18 will be available in October of 2014 for Hall County high school juniors.
Youth Leadership Tomorrow Class 17
Community Services Day - YLT Class 17 sponsored a kennel at the Central Nebraska Humane Society
Pierce Almond..................... Grand Island Senior High
Jay Jeffries............................. Grand Island Senior High
Syd Armstrong.................... Grand Island Senior High
Riley Jenkins......................... Grand Island Senior High
Hannah Baasch.... Doniphan-Trumbull High School
Matty Luehr............................Wood River High School
Joe Bamesberger............... Grand Island Senior High
Ashley Moseley......................Grand Island Northwest
Grant Bednar........................ Grand Island Senior High
Jessica Moss............................Wood River High School
Brady Brokaw...............Grand Island Central Catholic
Grant Myers...................................Centura High School
Alyssa Brown..........................Wood River High School
Katie Noble....................Grand Island Central Catholic
Kevin Cahoy.......................... Grand Island Senior High
Emily Ogden...........................Wood River High School
Jerome Campbell............... Grand Island Senior High
Ruth Palma Alonso............ Grand Island Senior High
Megan Canfield......................Grand Island Northwest
Keagan Palmer.................... Grand Island Senior High
Audra Cooksley......................Grand Island Northwest
John Pfeifer...................Grand Island Central Catholic
Levi Cornwell................Grand Island Central Catholic
Matt Rennau...........................Wood River High School
Marco Cuellar....................... Grand Island Senior High
Allie Richardson.................. Grand Island Senior High
Betsy Foltz............................. Grand Island Senior High
Rebecca Riley...............Grand Island Central Catholic
Bayley Gardner................... Grand Island Senior High
Taylor Robinson.................. Grand Island Senior High
Annika Gleason............................Centura High School
Walker Roscoe..................... Grand Island Senior High
Morgan Harvey................... Grand Island Senior High
KristenSerna..................................Centura High School
Cal Hehnke............................ Grand Island Senior High
Tanner Shuck........................ Grand Island Senior High
Carly Hirchert....................... Grand Island Senior High
Hannah Sugita.......Heartland Lutheran High School
Maddie Huismann............. Grand Island Senior High
Diego Tum-Monge............. Grand Island Senior High
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GRAND PRIZE $ 5,000 CASH!
DUCK DERBY Saturday, August 16th • Island Oasis
8:30 a.m. Free Kids Festival • 10:00 a.m. Duck Pluck
Duck adoptions go on sale July 24th
Tickets availabe at Roy’s Grand, The Grand Island Independent and Leadership Tomorrow. For more information go to: www.leadershiptomorrow.com or check us out on