LINCOLN – Earlier this month the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry revealed the members of its new Leadership Nebraska class.
According to a release from the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry, this year’s class is the 13th in program history and features 29 individuals from 17 different communities.
Northeast Nebraska representatives are Dr. Tracy Kruse from Northeast Community College in Norfolk, David Chochon with Great Plains State Bank in O’Neill and Kevin Black with Pinnacle Bank in Wisner.
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 of 2021.
As Nebraska faces complex challenges in this new economy, chamber officials state well-informed, connected leaders who are ready to serve their fellow Nebraskans are needed.
Also, effective June 1, the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry will be relocating. Their new address will be 3 Landmark Centre, Suite 302, 1128 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln, NE 68508. The office will still be reached at P.O. Box 95128, Lincoln, NE 68509.
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
SCOTTSBLUFF:
Douglas Mader, Western Nebraska Community College
WISNER:
Kevin Black, Pinnacle Bank
YORK:
Edward Tjaden, City of York Police Department