Habitat For Humanity of Omaha

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: 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: Associate, McCarthy Capital Corporation
Community Involvement: Leadership Omaha (Class 30), Camp Fire USA of the Midlands- Board Member, Salvation Army Kroc Center - Operations Council Member
How did you first involved with Habitat: I started as a member of the Finance Committee and have since become the Chair of this committee.
What do you like most about Habitat: I believe Habitat's operating model enables their success. The partnership of volunteer builders and donors with a future homeowner willing to make the necessary investment of time and sweat creates a unique sense of ownership. The rewards of this partnership are greater than simply turning over the keys to a new home; it represents a greater sense of pride and stability in some of Omaha's most neglected neighborhoods.

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: Senior Vice President, Omaha State Bank
Social/Business Activities: Member of MOBA, and OABR Affiliate
Community Involvement: Volunteered at MS Society, Stephens Center and Habitat
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: Vice President - Cash Management, Great Western Bank
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 Reinvestment Act Officer, Mutual of Omaha Bank
Community Involvement: Member of Ambassadors Worship, Football Coach Heartland Football, Habitat volunteer, Urban League Committee Member, Young Professionals Member, Chamber member.

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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: Director of Minority Economic Development, Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Community Involvement: Coach for YMCA youth soccer and tee-ball 2004-2009. Youth Coach of the Omaha Football Club 2010. Leadership Omaha graduate of Class 31. Board Member of the Urban League of Nebraska, Board Member of the Nebraska Enterprise Fund, Board Member of the Heartland Latino Leadership Conference, Former Board member of the Great Plains Minority Supplier Development Council, Former Board member for the Vintage Oaks Neighborhood Association, Former Director and Chair for the Collateral Guarantee Fund.
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: President, First Bankcard, Division of First National Bank

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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: Rehab Sales Consultant, Patterson Medical Company
Community Involvement: Omaha Children's Museum Rainbow Connector's Guild (2008-2010), Co-chair 2010 Omaha children's Museum night for Kids; member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic church, St. Wenceslaus Parish Council (2007-2010); President of St. Wenceslaus Home and School Board (2005-2008)
Special Interests: Advocate for Breast Cancer Awareness, enjoy photography, running, attending my children's activities.

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Profession/Company: Western Region Sales Manager, Pavestone Company, LLC
Community Involvement: Omaha Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Brookhaven Homeowners Association President, Creighton Admissions Partners Program,, National Concrete Masonry Association Board of Directors, American Institute of Architects Affiliates Committee
Years in Omaha: 48
What do you like most about Habitat: I like that Habitat provides Omaha families homes that they appreciate and have worked hard to earn. I like that the future homeowners are involved with the construction process.

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: Vice President of Retail Operations, Goodwill Omaha
Community/Philanthropic/Social Affiliations: Rotary Club of Omaha West, Knights of Columbus
Tell us why you are interested in serving: After talking to David Klitz regarding the expansion of Habitat's Restore program I was excited at the possibility to help an outstanding organization grow and help in the community.

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