PERSONNEL NEWS Ambius Welcomes Jess Dooley to Staff of Plant Professionals Ambius announced the addition of Jess Dooley to their staff of plant professionals on June 25. Jess is a practicing yogi and a self-proclaimed, full-on plant nerd with passions for animals and reading. When asked what is favorite interior plant was, he said he couldn’t decide, but maybe either Schefflera arboricola (umbrella plant), Codiaeum variegatum (croton), or Dracaena trifasciata (snake plant)! Ambius is an interior landscaping company serving the Omaha and Lincoln areas. Their plant professionals can keep your plants looking happy and healthy, and their services include live and artificial indoor plant displays for businesses, complete office-plant services, ambient scenting, commercial holiday decorations, green wall design, installation and maintenance, and more. Given all of the research showing that the presence of plants has positive effects on human psychology, Ambius believes that bringing more plants into your home and business is a smart choice in the modern era. Learn more at ambius.com or by calling (402) 999-4825.
JDRF Nebraska-Southwest Iowa Chapter Welcomes New Board Members J D R F, t h e l e a d i n g g l o b a l organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) researc h, announces the appointment of new Nebraska-Southwest Iowa Chapter board members and says farewell to those retiring. Board members provide volunteer guidance to the chapter and the local T1D community, playing a vital role in executing fundraising, leadership and advocacy activities to benefit local families and the 1.6 million Americans who live with this autoimmune disease. The new JDRF Nebraska-Southwest Iowa Board members include: Rod Doerr, Union Pacific; Brad Grabill, Sirius; Andrew Kluver, Technology Group Solutions; Nate Lindley, Union Bank & Trust; John Pryor, Diabetes Supply; Kaitlin Reece, Catalyst Public Affairs; and Jared Wills, Inspro. “We are delighted to welcome our new Board members to the Nebraska-Southwest Iowa Chapter,” said Laci Naber, executive director. “We’re confident their skills will provide the strengths needed to help advance JDRF’s goals of improving the lives of families and individuals living with type 1 diabetes as we continue to accelerate cures.” T1D can strike both children and adults at any age. About 40,000 people are diagnosed each year in the U.S. It comes on suddenly, causes dependence on injected or pumped insulin for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications such as kidney, nerve or eye disease. JDRF is committed to advancing lifechanging breakthroughs from development to the marketplace and into the hands of people with T1D. The Nebraska JDRF Chapters were formed in 1970 (Lincoln) and 1985 (Omaha) and have since merged to service the entire state of Nebraska and southwest Iowa. The Chapter has sustained an impressive track record in raising funds for T1D research, community outreach, public awareness, and advocacy. To learn more, visit www.jdrf.org/nebraska. #PrintProudDigitalSmart
Strictly Business Welcomes Tegan Colton Strictly Business recently welcomed Tegan Colton to the team as a sales intern. Tegan’s positive attitude and eagerness for learning makes her a perfect fit for the position. In addition to calling potential clients and setting up meetings, she will also take on writing assignments each month to gain experience within the editorial field as well. Tegan is currently pursuing a master’s degree in journalism at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She is a passionate storyteller with a penchant for developing human connections. Tegan has worked in a variety of different industries, and she discovered her love for marketing through the art of storytelling and visual design. Tegan is proud to be a part of the Strictly Business team and is thrilled to be learning from the experts in content marketing and sales. Strictly Business has been a reliable news sources and effective advertising tool in Omaha for 13 years, publishing original content in print and online. To learn more, visit strictlybusinessomaha.com. Tegan can be reach directly at tegan@strictlybusinessomaha.com or by calling the office at (402) 466-3330.
Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman, LLP Welcomes Attorneys Nelson and O’Neill Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman, LLP (AKC Law) recently welcomed David C. Nelson and Samuel R. O’Neill as attorneys at the firm. Nelson is a member of the firm’s Business Services Group. He has been practicing law in Omaha for over 30 years and regularly counsels clients on business matters related to real estate, development, construction, commercial transactions, and manufacturing. He has extensive experience in assisting clients with business formation, zoning, trademarks, copyrights, technology, loans, construction, warehousing and more. Nelson also has a wealth of knowledge in drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating complicated contracts.
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O’Neill joined the Litigation Team at AKC Law. Before joining the firm, he practiced Estate Planning, Litigation, Family Law, and Criminal Law for a firm in York, NE. O’Neill has focused on litigation since graduating from law school. He has represented clients through trial and has successfully argued in front of the Nebraska Supreme Court. As a litigator at Samuel R. O’Neill AKC Law, his practice will include commercial, landlord tenant, personal injury, and general civil litigation in addition to medical malpractice and political subdivision defense. In his estate planning practice, O’Neill prides himself on providing trustworthy and reliable advice to clients and their families. Abrahams Kaslow & Cassman LLP is a full-service business law firm in Omaha. Their expertise is long-term strategic counsel on business, estate, and litigation matters. The firm was founded in 1944 and has a long history of providing clients with prompt and skillful legal services. To learn more, visit akclaw.com or call (402) 392-1250. AUGUST 2020 Strictly Business 23
