PERSONNEL NEWS
Clyde Malone Community Center Announces New Interim COO Kimberly Goins The Clyde Malone Community Center Board of Directors announces the hiring of Kimberly Goins as the interim Chief Operating Officer. Goins will oversee the day to day operations, including administrative and fiscal management of the center and work alongside the Board of Directors to construct an enhanced vision to better serve the ever-changing needs of the surrounding community. Goins brings to the position over a decade of comprehensive experience working with national nonprofits, Inc. 500 and early stage companies in operations, marketing, fundraising and community engagement. Having relocated to Lincoln from Dallas, Texas, Goins is the recipient of the Who’s Who in Black Dallas - “Rising Star” award and AfricanAmerican Chamber of Commerce “Young Professional of the Year” award. She was a finalist for “Marketer of the Year” from the American Marketing Association and is a graduate of Leadership Tyler Class 20. Goins attended LeTourneau University in Texas. She is married to Anthony Goins; they are the proud parents of four children and three grandchildren. The Malone Community Center mission is to honor and strengthen the African American community in Lincoln and Lancaster County by serving as a cornerstone for educational, cultural, and advocacy programs for all people. If you would like more information please contact Thomas Christie at (402) 560-4969 / christt@lps.org.
Pius X Names Courtney Johnson Advancement Director Pius X High School and Foundation are pleased to announce that Courtney Johnson has been named the new Advancement Director. Mrs. Johnson was most recently employed by the University of Nebraska as the Education Abroad & Marketing Coordinator where she focused on marketing and public relations, advising, outreach, and program implementation, website and MyWorld design and maintenance, data coordination, and event planning. Fr. Lee Jirovsky has been functioning as Interim Director of the Advancement Office at Pius X for the past six months. He worked closely with Michelle Birkel, who was the first Development Director of the Foundation and after much prayer, discerned to spend time more with family and new grandchildren. Over the course of twelve years, Mrs. Birkel built the Foundation into the $14 million support system for the school that it is today. Mrs. Johnson is grateful for the opportunity to continue the impressive work of the Pius X Advancement team in continuing to make Catholic education both affordable and accessible in the Lincoln community. Fr. Meysenburg was grateful for the help of members of the Board of Directors of the Foundation, as well as members of the Board of Advisors for the High School in their assistance with the process. Pius X High School is the only Catholic High School in the City of Lincoln and employs over 120 teachers and staff members. Supported by 18 parishes and 11 elementary schools, it experienced record enrollment with over 1,275 students this past year.
Union Bank & Trust Welcomes Vicky Amen Union Bank & Trust recently hired Vicky Amen as Assistant Vice President & Trust Officer in Personal Trust and Wealth Management. Amen brings nearly 30 years as a Nebraska licensed attorney to Union Bank. She most recently served as general counsel for an Omaha company while maintaining a private law practice focused on business law, real estate, and estate planning. Amen serves as a relationship manager, assisting clients with all aspects of trust and estate administration. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude from Oral Roberts University, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law. She is a member of the Lincoln, Nebraska State, and American Bar Associations, as well as a speaker on business law, business succession, and estate planning. Union Bank & Trust is a privately owned, Nebraska bank that offers complete banking, lending, investment and trust services. 2017 is the Bank’s 100th anniversary with a focus on serving customers for the next 100 years. Visit www.ubt.com for more information.
Gracia Kremer Assumes New Role at Hospice Community Care of Nebraska Hospice Community Care of Nebraska (HCC) is pleased to announce that Gracia Kremer has accepted a new position within the company. Starting July 10th she will be joining the marketing team as a Community Liaison. She has been the Administrative Assistant and Intake Coordinator for HCC since November 2015. Gracia has 14 years of experience working in the healthcare field. She brings to this position her ability and desire to form and grow relationships as she serves the Lincoln and surrounding communities. She strongly believes that when caring for people, there is no job too small or insignificant. Gracia enjoys family time with her fiancé, two children and their dog Patton. She loves golf, spending time with friends, traveling and cooking. Hospice Community Care of Nebraska seeks to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and families who are facing a life-limiting illness. It is the expectation of HCC that all employees and volunteers are strongly committed to the dignity and worth of each individual human being. For more information about Hospice Community Care of Nebraska, visit www.hospicecarenebraska.com or call Rhonda Saunders, Community Liaison, at (402) 405-1797. AUGUST 2017 Strictly Business 33