State Chamber Announces New Leadership Class
The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry recently announced the members of its 13th Leadership Nebraska class.
The program identifies current and emerging leaders and helps to enhance their leadership skills and deepen their knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing Nebraska. It includes six sessions covering economic development, health care, education, agriculture, government and policy development.
The state date for the new class has been delayed until September and running through April 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“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,” said Bryan Slone, president of the chamber.
The class members are:
• Brook Aken, Omaha Public Power District, Omaha
• Britton Gabel, Omaha Public Power District, Omaha
• Julie Klug, Aksarben Foundation, Omaha
• Megan Murray, Metropolitan Utilities District, Omaha
• Jennifer Olds, Peter Kiewit Foundation, Omaha
• Sarah Sjolie, The Wellbeing Partners, Omaha
• Carole Swanson, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Nebraska, Omaha
• Jessica Colo, OCI Insurance & Financial Services, Elkhorn
• Jordan Rishel, Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Blair
• Matthew Reed, Great Plains Communication, Blair
• Macala Carter, Great Western Bank, Lincoln
• Ben Martens, U.S. Bank, Lincoln
• Nate HcHargue, State Farm, Lincoln
• Bridgett Petzoldt, Black Hills Energy, Lincoln
• Mara Anderson, Alliance Recreation Center, Alliance
• Heidi Elliot, Nebraska Public Power District, Columbus
• Renae Jimenez, City of Gering, Gering
• Lori Schuppan, Chief Industries Inc., Grand Island
• Rochelle Jurgens, Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District, Holdrege
• Brenda Jensen, City of Kearney, Kearney
• Kelly Kreger, On Point Construction Management, Kearney
• Lisa Tschauner, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney
• Lauren Sheridan-Simonsen, City of Neligh Economic Development, Neligh
• Tracy Kruse, Northeast Community College, Norfolk
• Chance Schilling, First National Bank of Omaha, North Platte
• David Chochon, Great Plains State Bank, O’Neill
• Douglas Mader, Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff
• Kevin Black, Pinnacle Bank, Wisner
• Edward Tjaden, City of York Police Department, York
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