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LINCOLN, NebraskaThirty Nebraska leaders were recognized with certificates and commemorative awards for completing Class XIV of Leadership Nebraska at a commencement ceremony held Thursday, February 9, in Lincoln.

Graduates are current and emerging leaders from communities 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 who understand issues, define problems, develop solutions and achieve positions of higher responsibility in Nebraska.

“Strong leaders make strong communities,” said Bryan Slone, NE Chamber president. “We are pleased to add the talents and drive of Class XIV to those of the larger network of Leadership Nebraska alumni across the state. These 355 individuals are in the field every day making decisions and accelerating growth in their organizations, communities and state. We are proud of their passion for the Good Life.”

The program includes six, two-day sessions held in various locations across Nebraska. Topic areas include economic development, healthcare, agriculture, education, and government and policy.

Leadership Nebraska Class XIV members who graduated Thursday include:

AURORA:

Brett Mitchell, Fontel, Inc.

 

BLAIR:

Jordan Rishel, Washington County Community Foundation

 

CRETE:

Dr. Jennifer Bossard, Doane University

 

COLUMBUS:

Dawson Brunswick, Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce

 

FALLS CITY:

Lucas Froeschl, Falls City Economic Development Growth Enterprise

GERING:

Jennifer Sibal, Gering Public Schools

 

GRAND ISLAND:

Lisa Albers, Anesthesia Group of Grand Island

Lori Schuppan, Chief Industries, Inc.

Lynne Werner, First National Bank (FNBO)

 

IMPERIAL:

Eric Exum, Pinnacle Bank

 

KEARNEY:

Michael Christen, University of Nebraska at Kearney

Trevor Lee, Economic Development Council of Buffalo County

John Lowe, State of Nebraska

 

LINCOLN:

Matthew Kasik, Region V Services

Brandon Malleck, Black Hills Energy

John McNally, Nebraska Public Power District

Holley Salmi, NE Chamber

Abbi Swatsworth, OutNebraska

 

NORFOLK:

Candace Schmidt, Norfolk Public Schools

 

NORTH PLATTE:

Jacob Rissler, Mid-Plains Community College

 

OMAHA:

Sydnie Carraher, The Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative

Brenda Christensen, SHARE Omaha

Veronica Doga, UNO-Nebraska Business Development Center

Ryan Gerdts, Omaha Public Power District

Cynthia Gubbels, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska

Patrick Hoefener, Medica

Kara O’Connor, Edward Jones

Patricia Thraen, Peter Kiewit Foundation

 

PAPILLION:

Mark Stursma, City of Papillion

 

WAYNE:

Brittany Webber, State Nebraska Bank & Trust