Habitat For Humanity of Omaha

Profession/Company: Rector, All Saints Episcopal Church
Community/Philanthropic/Social Affiliation: Dundee Memorial Park Association, Audubon Society of Omaha, Omaha Peddlers, Missouri Valley Paddlers, Sierra Club
Tell us why you are interested in serving: I wish to be more fully involved with the community. Habitat is the perfect outlet for this, especially since it makes such a difference in personal, neighborhood and community transformation.

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Profession/Company: Director of Organizational Development - Lamp, Rynearson and Associates, Inc.
Community/Philanthropic/Social Affiliations: College of St. Mary, Business Advisory Board University of Nebraska, Civil Engineering Advisory Board Project Interfaith - Mosaic Project, Volunteer Omaha Organizational Development Network Women's Leadership Circles, Community Circles

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Profession/Company: Chief Financial Officer, CSG International
How did you get involved with Habitat: Through CSG's selection of Habitat as one of our primary charitable organizations to support.

Profession/Company: Partner, Fraser Stryker PC LLO
Social/Business Activities: Leadership Omaha Alumni Association, NSBA Young Lawyers Association
Community Involvement: Friends Group member at Desto Bend National Wildlife Refuge; Loveland Neighborhood Association Board Member
Why are you interested in serving: I believe in Habitat's mission and have volunteered as a Development Committee member and Board member for the past
few years. I have also organized the Buildable Hours project for the past four summers. I hope to use my training as a lawyer to assist the board with its governance obligations.

Profession/Company: Project Architect, ASD, Stanley J. How Architects
Social/Business Activities: Omaha Public Schools Construction Technology Committee, Construction Specifications Institute, American Institute of Architects
Community Involvement: Sertoma Club of Omaha, Pacific Hills Lutheran Church and Henry Doorly Zoo
Number of years involved with Habitat: 17 years
How did you first get involved with Habitat: My first involvement was 17 years ago when our church, Pacific Hills Lutheran, organized teams for a new home. I was also involved when my kids were in high school and they worked on home remodeling projects.
What you like most about Habitat: My favorite thing is the look on the faces of workers when they see the finished project.

Profession/Company: Branch Manager, SAC Federal Credit Union
Social Activities/Community Involvement: Leadership Omaha Class 31; Leadership Omaha Curriculum Committee 2010-2013, and Selection Commitee 2013-15; Leadership Bellevue 2006; Sacred Heart Mentoring Program since 2008; North Omaha Development Committee; Benson Ames Alliance; Mid Town Relay for Life Committee; YMCA Butler Gast Board Member; and Junior Achievement.
What do you like most about Habitat: Helping people by creating affordable housing and having them commit to the program and the process. Homeownership isn't just given to them, but they earn it and will hopefully learn some great lessons throughout the entire process.

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Profession/Company: Community Volunteer
Community /Philanthropic/Social Affiliations: Camp Fire USA Guild, Grace University Trustee Board, Quality Living BOD, Lied Center for the Performing Arts Friends Guild Board, Ak-Sar-Ben Friends Board, Methodist Women's Hospital Advisory Council, Children's Respite Care Center BOD, Happy Hollow Club, WPO/CEO. Salvation Army DJ's Heroes Co-Chair 2010.
Why are you interested in serving: I believe in the mission of Habitat for Humanity and would like to continue to learn about it.

Profession/Company: Senior Vice President, Kiewit Building Group
Community Involvement: Green Omaha Coalition Board Member, Wellness Council of the Midlands Board Member, US Green Building Council, Design-Build Institute of America, Leadership Omaha Class of 32
How did you first get involved with Habitat: Fraternity affiliation and church.
What do you like most about Habitat: There is a natural "fit" between what Habitat does and what I do at Kiewit - we both build. I want to bring my passion for building along with my interest in making connections between groups to further Habitat's mission. I believe in Habitat's mission and want to offer my talent and resources to further and grow that mission.

Profession/Company: President, First Bankcard, Division of First National Bank

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Profession/Company: Chief Human Resources Officer, TD Ameritrade
Community Involvement: Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics and Cristo Rey
How did you first get involved with Habitat: Through TD Ameritrade's community outreach initiatives.

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Profession/Company: Budgeting & Admin Coordinator Facilities Mgmt Div, Omaha Public Power District

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Profession/Company: Senior Vice President, The Scoular Company
Community Involvement: Trustee of the Nebraska 4H Foundation and Omaha Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
How did you first get involved with Habitat: House build with St. Margaret Mary, recruited to the board by Amanda Brewer.
What you like most about Habitat: Habitat is real. It is changing lives one family at a time through partnership.

Profession/Company: Vice President, Human Resources, Centris Federal Credit Union
Community Involvement: Board Member (Midlands Literacy Center), Board Member (Nebraska AIDS Project), State Board of Governors (Community Health Charities), Board Member (Respect)
What do you like most about Habitat: That the organization is rooted in empowering people and in turn empowering the communities by providing education and homeownership.

Profession/Company: Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Millard Refrigerated Services
Community Involvement: City of Orinda, CA - Traffic and Safety Committee Chair
What do you like most about Habitat: I like that Habitat helps transform neighborhoods and lives. Homeowners work as a participant on their future home. It's truly a partnership. I look forward to learning more about Habitat and use my skills and experience to hopefully add value to the organization.

Profession/Company: Partner, KPMG LLP
Social/Business Activities: Former Board Member, Junior Achievement; Former Board Member and Treasurer - UNO Alumni Association; Former Board Member - Sisters of Mercy of the Americas- Omaha Division; Former Finance Committee Member and Parish Council - St. Wenceslaus; Board Member - TeamMates Catholic Division; Finance Committee - Big Brothers Big Sisters; Treasurer and Board Member - Catholic Charities; Advisory Board - UNO Accounting Faculty; Past Chair - Marianfest; Past Chair - Marian Annual Fund; Past Chair - SALSA; Past Chair- St. Wenceslaus Capital Campaign; Finance Committee - Habitat for Humanity
What do you like most about Habitat: Great organization, great people, great mission.

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Profession/Company: Owner, Bulletproof Talent
Community Involvement: Branch Committee of the Nebraska Children's Home Society; Graduate Leadership Omaha Class 27. Past Experience: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Council; Next Generation Omaha.
How did you first get involved with Habitat: Prior to Steve Lindsay approaching me about serving on the board, I had always had a great respect for the work of Habitat for Humanity. I know that I have been very blessed in my life and I often feel compelled to do more to give back to those who haven't had the same good fortune in their lives. Serving this organization seems like a great way to give back and make a real difference in other's lives.
What do you like most about Habitat: Habitat touches people's lives in a way that transforms them and gives them hope and opportunity. I am inspired how people's lives are changed by this organization.

Profession/Company: Architectural Coordinator, HDR Architecture, Inc.
Community Involvement: Blair Chamber Ambassador, Rebuilding Together Washington County Board, YCAT (Youth Community Action Team) Board, Habitat Omaha - Washington County, Kennard Recycle Center, Kennard elected Village Board member
Special Interests: Safe, affordable housing in Washington County.
Why are you interested in serving: I am interested in helping people less fortunate that cannot afford a house through the traditional methods, an affordable option to call home. Our first and second Habitat builds in Washington County were such a success.

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Profession/Company: EVP/Owner, American Title, Inc.
Community Involvement: Co-Chair Habitat Omaha Brew Haha; Floor Committee, Ak-Sar-Ben; Committee Chair, Quality Living, Inc.; Honorary Chair & Silent Auction Committee Wine til' Nine, Arthritis Foundation; President and form board member, Griffins Rugby Football Club
Why are you interested in serving: I have been impressed with the staff, volunteers that support the organization, and the people that Habitat creates opportunities for. I truly believe that giving responsible people the opportunity for homeownership, and making them have skin in the game will not only help them but all of the generations after them.

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Profession/Company: Regional Sales Mangaer, H&A Media Group
Community Involvement: Previous Race for the Cure volunteer
Why are you interested in serving: The success stories that the families share with our groups. Building a Habitat home is more than just the experience, it changes their life and their family's life.

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Profession/Company: Chief, Technical Support Branch, US Army Corps of Engineers
Community Involvement: Pilgrim Baptist Church, President - New Era Laymen Ministry, MESA Board Member - UNO
How did you first get involved with Habitat: I believe in service. As a Christian, we are to serve God and the way we serve God is by serving people. There are many needs in our community and this would be another way to provide service in line with my professional career. I bring my years of practical design and construction management experience to the organization.

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Profession/Company: Vice President, Retail Banking Manager, Great Western Bank
Social/Business Activities: Habitat for Humanity: Family Relations committee, Brew Haha invitation stuffing, builds, Women's Power Luncheon, advocate with employer for Loan Sale Program; American Heart Association; United Way campaign; American Cancer Society; Nebraska Humane Society
What do you like most about Habitat: I have searched for a nonprofit organization to get involved in and believe that Habitat for Humanity's focus of building community, providing a safe place for families to live, and being faith based is the right fit. I'm a very passionate person and will work hard for my beliefs and use my talents for the good of the group and cause. I am also interested in growing as a leader in the community I serve through building valuable relationships with fellow board members, the team at Habitat, and by being an advocate.

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Profession/Company: Executive Administrative Supervisor, Cargill
Community/Philanthropic/Social Affiliations: Blair Chamber Ambassador, Rebuilding Together Washington County Board, YCAT (Youth Community Action Team) Board, HFH Washington County, Kennard Recycle Center, Kennard elected Village Board member
Why are you interested in serving: I am interested in helping people less fortunate that cannot afford a house through the traditional methods, an affordable option to call home. Our first and second builds in Washington County were such a success.

Profession/Company: VP Human Resources, PayFlex Systems, Inc.
Community Involvement: Endeavors in these arenas have been built through corporate sponsorship and participation. In addition to the standard community involvement we have worked to involve PayFlex with organizations that are more personal to our employee base. Many of our employees have come forth with organizations that are not widely publicized and we organize and promote those efforts. A large population at PayFlex earns a modest wage. Last year we decided that our giving back should really begin at home and thus "The Gift of Giving" was created to assist our own employees during the holiday season. We were able to provide meals, gas money, pay heating bills, essential cold weather gear and many other necessities. Participation throughout the organization was overwhelming as we anonymously provided basics to members of our PayFlex family.
What do you like most about Habitat: I have been searching for an organization that would enable me to give back to the community in a meaningful way. My exposure to Habitat for Humanity through the HR Board has been very enlightening and learning about the work done by this entire organization is truly amazing. Learning about the opportunities provided to individuals to build and become part of a true community/neighborhood through homeowernership was a very moving experience for me.

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Profession/Company: President and Chief Media Strategist, Media W
Community Involvement: Habitat for Humanity of Omaha ReStore Committee chair & Marketing Advisor, Global Village Participant and Global Village Team Leader, 2011 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project; Together: Marketing Advisor; Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce: Leadership Omaha, Class 31; Omaha Federation of Advertising: Member
What do you like most about Habitat: I believe in the mission of Habitat and am dedicated to supporting the organization in every way possible. From marketing and fundraising to building - if Habitat needs me, I'll be there.

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