Habitat For Humanity of Omaha

Profession/Company: Senior Vice President, The Scoular Company
Community Involvement: Trustee of the Nebraska 4H Foundation and Omaha Cahmber of Commerce Board of Directors.
What you like most about Habitat: Habitat is real. It is changing lives one family at a time through partnership.

Profession/Company: Marketing Manager, Watkins Concrete Block Company, Inc.
Community Involvement:Brookhaven Homeowners Association President, Creighton Admissions Partners Program
Years in Omaha: 47
What do you like most about Habitat: I like that the future homeowners are involved with the construction process.

Profession/Company: CPA with Seim, Johnson, Sestak & Quist, LLP
Community Involvement: Church activities-Trinity Church.
What you like most about Habitat:  I have enjoyed serving on the board. I believe that the Board and staff are comprised of outstanding people who sincerely have the interest of the organization in mind. Working with these people is what I have liked the most.

Profession/Company: Partner, Fraser Stryker PC LLO

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 
Number of years involved with Habitat: 16 years
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: Attorney, Baird Holm LLC
Community Involvement: Advisory Committee to the American Heart Association Board, actively involved in event planning for Leadership Omaha Alumni Association.
What you like most about Habitat: I love the idea of being able to help kids who are less fortunate have their own bedroom!

Profession/Company: Senior Vice President, Omaha State Bank
Social/Business Activities: Member of MOBA, and OABR Affiliate
Why are you interested in serving: I have volunteered at the builds for several years and want to take the next step with the organization.

Profession/Company: Senior Vice President, VantagePoint
Community Involvement: Kiwanis, Sponsor of Entrepreneur Omaha, and have been involved in several community groups over the past 20 years.
What do you like most about Habitat: The way Habitat helps those who need help.

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.
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: Director of Preconstruction, Weitz Company
What you like most about Habitat: Helping single mothers.

Profession/Company: Director of Minority Economic Development, Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Community Involvement: Coach for YMCA youth soccer 2004- 2006, Director and Board Member of the Midlands Cultural & Historical Association, Board member of the John Beasley theatre, volunteer for North Omaha Foundation for Human Development since 2003, Past Board member for the Vintage Oaks Neighborhood Association, Volunteer for Juneteenth, Board Chair for the Collateral Guarantee fund, Past executive loan committee member for the Omaha Small Business Network, Past executive loan committee member for New Community Development Corporation, Past mentor for Loess Hills schools in Council Bluffs, IA.
What you like most about Habitat: Habitat offers the American dream of home ownership to people who might not otherwise realize that dream. A home is the most common source of wealth building and without that many are relegated to making others wealthy at the expense of themselves and their families.

Profession/Company: Real Estate Associate, CBS Home
Community Involvement: Finance Committee Girl’s Incorporated and Trustee University of Nebraska Foundation
What you like most about Habitat: I really appreciate the concept and cause, as it ties in with what I like most. I don’t believe in entitlements solving problems, whatever the issue. Habitat allows its participants to “own” the success, both on the giving and receiving side.

Profession/Company: Partner, Byam Hoarty LLO PC
Community/Philanthropic/Social Affiliation: Legal Aid Society (previous) Jesuit Middle School of Omaha St. Peter Claver – Cresto Rey School
Why are you interested in serving: I am a lifelong resident of Omaha, and I believe the success of Habitat is a vital component of our community’s service to all of its people.
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Profession/Company: Associate, McCarthy Capital Corporation
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Profession/Company: Vice President Human Resources, Union Bank and Trust
Community Involvement: BRANCH Committee of the Nebraska Children’s Home Society; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation volunteer (6 years); LeadershipOmaha Class 27
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.

Profession/Company: Managing Director, First National Wealth Management
Community Involvement: Kicks for a Cure Soccer Exhibition Benefiting Liz's Legacy, St. Richard's School, Junior Achievement, 2005 Leadership Omaha Graduate.
What you like most about Habitat: Seeing a child get his/her own new room.

Profession/Company: Assistant Vice President, Bank of the West
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Profession/Company: Part-time Writing Assistant
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Profession/Company: Executive Administrative Supervisor, Cargill
Community/Philanthropic/Social Affiliations: Bran 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 in less fortunate that could not afford a house through the traditional methods, an affordable option to call home. Our first build in Washington County was such a success.

Profession/Company: Branch Manager, Centris Federal Credit Union
Community Involvement: Bellevue Chamber, Sarpy County Chamber
What you like most about Habitat:  The opportunity to give back to the program in addition to having the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

Profession/Company: Cheif Financial Officer, CSG Systems
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