PERSONNEL NEWS UNICO Adds Rodenburg as Benefits Advisor UNICO Group recently welcomes Reagan Rodenburg to their benefits team as a benefits advisor. Reagan grew up in Elkhorn and currently lives in Lincoln with her husband, Max. She comes to UNICO equipped with a bachelor’s degree in business and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Nebraska College of Law. She began her career after law school working as an in-house claims attorney for Fidelity National Title Group, handling title insurance claims for owners and lenders. As a benefits advisor with UNICO, Reagan will work with employers to develop and manage employee benefit programs by working with insurance carriers to customize solutions that fulfill their needs. “As I grew to love the insurance industry, I wanted to find a way to combine my legal expertise with my passion for analyzing and working with businesses,” Reagan said. “UNICO proved to be the best of both worlds. I am dedicated to making sure clients feel confident in the decisions that must be made to efficiently run their businesses. I want my clients to consider me an ally when it comes to the success of their businesses, as I’ll ensure they feel understood and well-equipped throughout their decision-making process.” UNICO Group is a client-focused insurance broker headquartered in Nebraska. They offer a consultative and relational approach to their customized solutions for clients nationwide. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) organization, every one of their employees is a part-owner and gets to celebrate the company’s biggest successes as their own. For more information, visit unicogroup.com or call (402) 434-7200.
First Responders Foundation Welcomes OBI Creative Founder Mary Ann O’Brien to Board The First Responders Foundation is delighted to welcome Mary Ann O’Brien to its Board of Directors. Mary Ann is the CEO and Founder of OBI Creative—an internationally-recognized research, strategic communications, and advertising agency with offices in Omaha, Des Moines, and San Diego. She launched the company in 2001 with her first project, Digital Home Solution, for Gateway Computers. It was the first of many successes that led to the growth and capabilities of her agency. OBI Creative has since led numerous national and global strategic initiatives for companies including Microsoft, Sony, Viewsonic, Stericycle, Borsheims, Nebraska Crossing Outlets, Creighton Heider College of Business, and Travel and Transport. Mary Ann’s experience and skill in bringing big-picture strategy to world-class advertising campaigns and her thorough understanding of customers will be priceless in directing the First Responders Foundation to fulfill its mission to serve and honor first responders and their families and enhance public safety. Mary Ann is an Iowa native and has lived and worked on both coasts, but chose to put down roots here in Omaha. She and OBI have earned countless regional, national and international awards, but her favorite was winning an Integrity Award from the Better Business Bureau. The First Responder Foundation provides the support and services needed to first responders, veterans, and their families, and Mary Ann’s expertise and leadership will help the Foundation’s success in the metro area along with growth in the Midwest and beyond. For more information, visit firstrespondersfoundation.org, email contact@firstrespondersfoundation. org, or call (402) 218-1234. #PrintProudDigitalSmart
Whitney Skutt and Sarah Barnhill Join McGill Law McGill Law has announced the addition of Whitney Skutt as office administrator and legal assistant and Sarah Barnhill as a new associate attorney. Whitney was born in Omaha and is pursuing a degree in sociology at UNO. Her passion for supporting and elevating other women, along with her kind and helpful demeanor, will be a true asset to clients as they start their journey with McGill Law. Sarah is passionate about public service and guiding families through the legal process. The team at McGill Law is so excited to have Sarah onboard as her passions will align well with their mission. Sarah will specialize in family law litigation and also assist with probate, collections, and uncontested family law matters.
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In 2011, when Jodie McGill founded McGill Law, she knew that she not only wanted to help people through their legal matters, but also help people differently. Jodie is committed to focusing on the client Sarah Barnhill and providing expert legal guidance with compassion, integrity, and their futures in mind. "When we complete a case and clients share their deep gratitude and appreciation with us, it makes all the difference," said Jodie. "We feel truly honored that people trust us to guide them through what is often the most challenging time in their life. We're excited to add Whitney's and Sarah's expertise to this process." McGill Law had four employees at the start of 2020, and they have since doubled that number to eight employees this year. This has allowed the firm to serve even more families, using their creativity and patience during a time that has felt out of control. McGill Law specializes in family law issues including divorce, modifications, adoptions, estate planning, and guardianships. Learn more online at www.mcgilllawomaha.com.
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