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LINCOLN – The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry has announced the members of its new Leadership Nebraska class. This year’s class is the thirteenth in the program’s history.
Leadership Nebraska was founded in 2006 to identify current and emerging leaders throughout the state, enhance their leadership skills and deepen their knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing Nebraska. Participants have been selected from all across the state and possess varied backgrounds and diverse talents. All candidates have demonstrated an abiding interest in Nebraska and its future. The program consists of six sessions covering a broad range of key Nebraska issues including economic development, health care, education, agriculture, government and policy development. Due to restrictions associated with Covid-19, the start date for Class XIII has been delayed, with orientation beginning in September and sessions concluding in April, 2021. Bryan Slone, president of the Nebraska Chamber, said: “Nebraska faces complex challenges in this new economy. Now, more than ever, we need well-informed, connected leaders who are ready to serve their fellow Nebraskans.” Listed below are the Nebraskans selected to participate in Leadership Nebraska’s Class XIII, along with the class member’s employer. ALLIANCE: Mara Anderson, Alliance Recreation Center BLAIR: Jordan Rishel, Washington County Chamber of Commerce Matthew Reed, Great Plains Communication COLUMBUS: Heidi Elliot, Nebraska Public Power District ELKHORN: Jessica Colo, OCI Insurance & Financial Services GERING: Renae Jimenez, City of Gering GRAND ISLAND: Lori Schuppan, Chief Industries, Inc. HOLDREGE: Rochelle Jurgens, Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District KEARNEY: Brenda Jensen, City of Kearney Kelly Kreger, On Point Construction Management Lisa Tschauner, University of Nebraska at Kearney LINCOLN: Macala Carter, Great Western Bank Ben Martens, U.S. Bank Nate HcHargue, State Farm Bridgett Petzoldt, Black Hills Energy NELIGH: Lauren Sheridan-Simonsen, City of Neligh Economic Development NORFOLK: Dr. Tracy Kruse, Northeast Community College NORTH PLATTE: Chance Schilling, First National Bank of Omaha OMAHA: Brook Aken, Omaha Public Power District Britton Gabel, Omaha Public Power District Julie Klug, Aksarben Foundation Megan Murray, Metropolitan Utilities District Jennifer Olds, Peter Kiewit Foundation Sarah Sjolie, The Wellbeing Partners Carole Swanson, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Nebraska O’NEILL: David Chochon, Great Plains State Bank WISNER: Kevin Black, Pinnacle Bank YORK: Edward Tjaden, City of York Police Department |
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