The ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Foundation supports and promotes programs and educational opportunities of ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï throughout its 20-county service area and beyond. It was established in 1975 and is a 501(c)(3) corporation organized under Nebraska and federal laws.
The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of community members in ºÚÁϳԹÏ's service area. Members represent varied backgrounds, bringing strength and diversification to the Foundation.
ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Foundation is registered with the IRS Department of the Treasury (EIN: 51-0145185) and is exempt from federal income tax under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Board of Directors
Officers:
Paula Havranek
President, O’Neill
Courtney Schmidt
Vice President, Madison
Brian Chapman
Treasurer, Battle Creek
Matt Hoesing
Secretary, Norfolk
Directors:
Del Ames, Neligh (Board of Governors Representative)Matt Dresden, Hartington
Donovan Ellis, Pierce (Board of Governors Representative)
Corey Gerdes, Bloomfield
E. Clark Gotschall, Atkinson (Weller Foundation Representative)
Shane Greckel, Bloomfield
Eric Hazuka, South Sioux City
Mitch Hyde, Norfolk
Justine Knapp, Battle Creek
John Kozyra, O'Neill
Roy Miller, Oakland
Leisa Piper, Norfolk
Jeanne Reigle, Madison
Juan Sandoval, Norfolk
Brian Schwartz, Norfolk
Amy Shane, O'Neill
Bill Tielke, Atkinson
Bret Younkin, Ainsworth
Mark Zimmerer, Norfolk
Our Team
Development
Dr. Tracy Kruse
Vice President of Development & External Affairs
tracyk@northeast.edu
Office: (402) 844-7056
David Boschen
Development Executive Assistant
davidjb@northeast.edu
Office: (402) 844-7240
Holly Quinn
Director of Development
holly@northeast.edu
Office: (402) 844-7065
Jazmin Goeden
Associate Director of Development
jazmin@northeast.edu
Office: (402) 844-7658
Mason Zimmerer
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
mzimmer8@northeast.edu
Office: (402) 844-7654
Susan Risinger Green
Development Officer
susang@northeast.edu
Office: (402) 844-7657
Abby Schademann
Development Coordinator
aschademann@northeast.edu
Office: (402) 844-7057
Melanie Lippman
Gift and Data Management Coordinator
mlippman@northeast.edu
Office: 402-844-7818
Taylor Petersen
Digital Engagement Intern
engagement@northeast.edu
Grants
Jeri Parks
Director of Grants & Contracts
Jparks8@northeast.edu
Natalie Kent
Associate Director of Grants & Contracts
nkent@northeast.edu
Office: (402) 844-7732
