PERSONNEL NEWS Goodwill Bids Farewell to 2 Board Members, Welcomes New Vice Chair, 3 New Members Goodwill Omaha has announced several changes to its board of trustees for 2021, including the departure of two members, the arrival of three new members, and the election of a new vice chair. In January, board members Erin Limas, chief fi nancial offi cer at Borsheim’s Jewelry Company, and Scott Semrad, principal at the Urban Village Development, stepped down from the Goodwill Omaha Board of Trustees, and the board and staff thanked them for their generous service in shaping the organization and making it stronger and more transparent. During the fi rst quarter of the calendar year, the Goodwill Omaha Board approved three new members of the board, including Leah Vetter, area president of the Heartland branch at Gallagher Benefi t Services; Paul Lanphier, executive director of the Hope Center for Kids; and Robyn Burnett, accounts and education services manager at Best Care EAP for Methodist Health System. “As we continue to bring new members onto our board, we remain particularly mindful of the expertise, skillsets, networks and backgrounds that eac h member brings,” said Goodwill Omaha President and CEO Tobi Mathouser. “Increasing the diversity of our board not only enhances the ways Goodwill Omaha can grow, but it also allows us to expand and improve our current employment training programs and job placement ser vices for the community we serve.” At the March 30 meeting, the Board voted to retain its current chair, Jim H. Rich, founder of Percipio Partners, for the 2021 calendar year. Although the board typically elects a new chairperson each year, 2020 was such an unusual year, the board unanimously agreed that Rich should remain in the role for a second year. Board members elected Doug Anderson, commercial market manager at Great Southern Bank, as vice chair of the board. Goodwill Industries, Inc. in Omaha serves eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa by providing a place to donate used clothing and household items or fi nd a great bargain. The true mission of the nonprofit, however, is to provide job training and placement services to people with disabilities and other disadvantages. For more information about Goodwill or their 18 regional locations, visit www. goodwillomaha.org or follow them on Facebook (@goodwillomaha), Twitter (@goodwillomaha), and YouTube (@ goodwillomahatv). #PrintProudDigitalSmart
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Kristie Egan Becomes New Owner of See The Trainer Midwest® to Serve Needs in Omaha
Paul Lanphier
Robyn Burnett
On October 1, 2020, long-time See The Trainer ® employee Kristie Egan purchased the See the Trainer where she had worked for nearly 13 years. She rose through the ranks as an associate to billing manager to offi ce manager to COO. This was the fi rst time that an employee became an owner, making it very special to Franchisor Maurie Maher. Located at 13106 W Dodge Rd., the woman-owned See The Trainer Midwest ® is an orthopedic, sports-medicine facility dedicated to keeping a diverse population functioning through a variety of bracing and support products. They offer a full line of in-stock bracing, home health, and rehabilitation products. Whether your pain results from a chronic condition or an acute injury, they are dedicated to improving your quality of life. Their knowledgeable staff will do their best assisting you in selecting the appropriate product to best fi t your needs. Kristie said purchasing the franchise was a dream come true. Kirstie lost her father at a very young age. In 2008, when she joined the See the Trainer family, See the Trainer became hers. She knows that her father is looking down on her with great pride on this huge accomplishment and all of the ones she hopes to make.
Jim H. Rich
Doug Anderson
As owner and president of the location, she is excited to bring her experience related to the medical fi eld and love for helping others in the community. Born and raised in Omaha, Kristie graduated from the University of Nebraska Omaha in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in psychology. While at UNO, she concentrated mostly on academics, became involved in the Pre-Med Club, and became a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, as well. Kristie also worked at a family-practice offi ce for a number of years, gaining experience working for and interacting with patients and medical professionals, and she has always been interested in a career in helping others improve their quality of life. If you’re looking for in-stock products for orthopedic, sports medicine, rehabilitation, home health and patient education, See The Trainer Midwest has you covered. For more information, visit seethetrainer.com/location/omaha-ne or call (402) 493-4747. MAY 2021 Strictly Business 39
