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November 20, 2009
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Twenty-two of Nebraska's brightest leaders were awarded diplomas and commemorative plaques at the State Chamber's Leadership Nebraska Commencement ceremony held Friday, October 23, in Lincoln. Graduates of the State Chamber's Leadership Nebraska are current and emerging leaders throughout Nebraska. The program enhances their leadership skills, and deepens their knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing our state. Leadership Nebraska is dedicated to the development of informed leaders that understand issues, define problems, develop solutions, and achieve positions of higher responsibility in Nebraska. Graduates participated in six sessions have featured top-notch speakers, an agricultural tour of Nebraska, first-hand experiences in state public policy, economic development, education and healthcare and human services. The Class III members come from across Nebraska and range from volunteers, business leaders, philanthropic workers, educators, and agribusiness. This year's class, listed by name, business, and hometown, includes: Regan Anson, Peru St. College, Peru; Sarah Arnold, Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce, Grand Island; Mary Barry-Magsamen, St. Monica, Lincoln; Robert Caldwell, Hampton Enterprises, Inc., Lincoln; Robert Huddleston, Wells Fargo Bank, Kearney; Gwen Hurst-Anderson, Nebraska CASA Association, Lincoln; Rod Koch, Great West Casualty Co., South Sioux City; Lance Koenig, Bailey Lauerman, Omaha; Scott Kudrna, Carson National Bank, Auburn; Brenda Mainwaring, Union Pacific Railroad, Omaha; Ashley Miller, Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce, Sidney; Andy Mixan, Home State Bank, Louisville; Tim Moravec, Awards Unlimited, Lincoln; Michael Nohavec, Nohavec Farms, Crete; Don Nordell, Black Hills Energy, Lincoln; Dan Peters, Ash Grove Cement Co., Louisville; Michael Piernicky, Olsson Associates, Omaha; Sharyle Sands, Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, Columbus; Jill Slupe, Birddog Solutions, Omaha; Kimberly Sucha, MarketSphere Consulting, LLC, Omaha; Craig Vincent, NPPD, York; and Katie Zulkoski, Ruth Mueller Robak LLC, Lincoln. Applications forms for the next class may be still be submitted. For more information on any aspect of the State Chamber's Leadership Nebraska program, please contact Executive Director Don Mihovk at the State Chamber office (402) 474-4422.
AIA Nebraska held its 2009 Excellence in Design Awards Banquet Sept. 24 in Lincoln. The contest jury chose the winning projects from among 70 entries by Nebraska architects. RDG Planning & Design had an excellent showing winning five awards in three categories. RDG said congratulations to their team members responsible for these outstanding projects. These achievements were in pursuit of the lofty goal of bettering our communities with socially relevant architecture. Most importantly, these projects met the needs of our clients and function well for their intended purposes. 1. Sandhills Center at the Knight Museum Owner: Bob Knight Top Honor Award - Extended Use Jury Comments: The existing building is redefined and the expansion is seamlessly engaged, creating a completely new visitor experience. The minimal surface treatments, the modest presentation of materials, and the wash of daylight work together to create a rich embrace. 2. First National Bank at Metro Crossing Owner: First National Bank Citation Award - New Construction Jury Comments: A bank on a commercial strip starts with a big idea that both organizes the plan and sets the material tone of the project. The over-scale glass fin slices through the building mass, and then reappears within to set the palette for interior spaces. 3. First National Bank at Metro Crossing Owner: First National Bank Merit Award - Details Jury Comments: The internally lit glass cavity wall glows, making a strong external beacon, while also informing the interiors with its transparency and color. The translucent images of local prairie grasses and flowers contrast nicely with the simple masses of the main building. 4. Union Pacific Childcare Owner: Union Pacific Honor Award - New Construction Jury Comments: A barrel roof defines the simple scale of the overall childcare facility, while the eccentrically placed interior volume allows the creation of kids' activity spaces along the circulation. The mural of the Union Pacific employees links children and their families in this train station allusion. 5. Child Saving Institute Owner: Child Saving Institute Citation Award - Extended Use Jury Comments: Spectacular makeover of a relatively solid box into an uplifting day-lit facility for the caring of children.
Thomas Dobleman, M.D., founder and chair of the Dobleman Head and Neck Cancer Institute, has been appointed medical director of head and neck cancer surgery at Creighton University Medical Center. "We are excited to have Dr. Dobleman join Creighton University's medical team," said Jeffrey Sugimoto, M.D., chair of Department of Surgery at the Creighton University School of Medicine. "Not only is he a known leader in the treatment of head and neck cancer, but he also shares Creighton's vision and commitment to provide quality patient care to everyone, including poor and disadvantaged populations." His expertise will also create new interdisciplinary research and educational opportunities between Creighton's School of Medicine and School of Dentistry, Sugimoto noted. Dobleman earned his medical degree from University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine (1983). At the University of Chicago Medical Center, he completed a residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (1989) and a fellowship in head and neck oncologic and reconstructive surgery (1990). Dobleman has practiced medicine in Nebraska since 1990, specializing in the treatment of head and neck cancer surgery and reconstructive surgery. He is board certified in oto-laryngology and a member of the North American Skull Base Society. He is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Head and Neck Society. Dobleman's practice will be located at Creighton University Medical Center, 601 N. 30th Street. He can be reached at 402-280-4648.
As vice president of Field, Anderson will oversee 14 marketing areas with focus on growing Woodmen of the World membership, the Field Force, and production levels, and will also help to oversee the Field Operations department of the organization. Anderson began his Woodmen of the World career as a field representative in Lyons, Ga., in March 1984. He was promoted to area manager in Savannah, Ga., in May 1987. Anderson was promoted to state manager of Tennessee West in May 1996, then served as an assistant field manager in Omaha from 1998 through 2001. He was appointed state manager of Alabama north in January 2002. Anderson is a member of Life Underwriters, General Agents and Managers Association (GAMA) and is a financial representative with Woodmen Financial Services. Anderson has been a member of the President's Club for 21 years, of which 16 years were in the cabinet and three years were as a Super Star. In 2004, Anderson received the President's National Achievement Award. In his free time, Anderson enjoys fishing, woodworking and working in the yard. His family includes his wife, Linda; daughter Courtney Spurlock and son-in-law Chris; daughter Cadie Anderson; and grandsons Easton and Jayce Spurlock. Woodmen of the World was founded in 1890 as a fraternal benefit organization. Today, Woodmen of the World offers insurance, annuities, mutual funds, and 529 college savings plans*. Nearly 750,000 Woodmen of the World members across the country share a commitment to family, community and country.
As senior vice president of Field, Dees will lead a team that oversees 29 marketing areas, as well as the Woodmen of the World Field Intern Program, the Field Education Department, and the Field Operations Department. He will be responsible for the growth of the Woodmen of the World Field Force and national production levels. Dees began his career at Woodmen of the World as a field representative in Angleton, Texas, in August 1986. He received the Sure Start Trophy for the January 1989 class. He was appointed state manager of California north in March 1996, appointed Florida north state manager in January 2000, and appointed Georgia South state manager in July 2006. Dees has served on various Woodmen of the World committees, is on the board of directors of Woodmen Insurance Agency and is a financial adviser with Woodmen Financial Services. Dees has served as an elected director of the California, Florida and Georgia FIC chapters and is a member of the General Agents and Managers Association (GAMA). Dees' father is retired Texas southeast state manager William Dees. Woodmen of the World was founded in 1890 as a fraternal benefit organization. Today, Woodmen of the World offers insurance, annuities, mutual funds, and 529 college savings plans*. Nearly 750,000 Woodmen of the World members across the country share a commitment to family, community and country. |
Krapfl is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and is a licensed CPA. Her professional background has been leading operations and administrative services in several industries including healthcare, telemarketing and consumer/wholesale distribution.
The Lund Co. announces that the Commercial Property Management Department has added Nancy Stirek as a commerical property manager. Stirek comes to The Lund Co. with extensive facilities management experience. She worked at Qwest Communications for almost eight years where she was a senior facility planning manager and a senior property administrator. Prior to Qwest she spent six years working as an architectural building representative for Armstrong World Industries after several years in the commercial construction management field. Most recently she worked for Tufly Painting as a business manager and senior estimator. 
Patrick D. Timmer, a member of Woods & Aitken LLP, was recently elected as a fellow to the American College of Trust & Estate Counsel (ACTEC). Membership in the college, which is comprised of 2,600 of the nation's top trust and estate attorneys, requires nomination, review at the state and national levels, and election by the association's board of regents. Timmer is Nebraska's youngest ACTEC member. "Pat's commitment to his trust and estate planning clients is outstanding," said Paul Schudel, a managing partner at Woods & Aitken. "This recognition not only reflects his client commitment, but his dedication to this vital practice area through his lectures, seminar leadership, and panel discussions." Fellowship to the college, which was founded in 1949, is available only to those attorneys who have been nominated by another ACTEC fellow. According to the ACTEC Web site, fellowship is extended to those attorneys "demonstrating the highest level of integrity, commitment to the profession, competence and experience as trust and estate counselors." In addition to extensive practice in the areas of trust and estate law, members must also have made contributions through writing, teaching and bar leadership activities. Since 1921, Woods & Aitken LLP has focused its practice of law on achieving long-term client success on local, regional and national levels. This commitment to client service has led to the expansion from the firm's Lincoln office to the establishment of offices in Omaha, Denver, and Washington, D.C. Woods & Aitken LLP has emerged as a nationally-recognized leader in the practice of construction, telecommunications, and banking and finance law. |
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