New trustees elected to serve University of Nebraska Foundation
The University of Nebraska Foundation announced the election of 46 new trustees during the foundation’s Sept. 25 annual meeting of trustees.
Through the dedicated efforts and generosity of its trustees, the foundation is committed to providing a measure of excellence at the University of Nebraska not possible with public funding alone. Trustees live across the United States and represent a wide array of disciplines. They offer invaluable leadership, professional skills, networking abilities and personal philanthropic support that contribute to the foundation’s mission.
“I’m pleased to welcome the newest University of Nebraska Foundation trustees,” said Brian F. Hastings, president and CEO of the University of Nebraska Foundation. “Trustees founded the University of Nebraska Foundation in 1936 and have continued to provide leadership and advocacy for the University of Nebraska over the last 88 years. Their philanthropic leadership is central to the success of Nebraska’s only public university.”
The newly elected trustees are:
- Thomas W. and Ann M. Berger, Omaha, Nebraska
- Linda J. Bors, Omaha, Nebraska
- Miriam Brooks, Winnabow, North Carolina
- Terry A. and Brenda Christensen, Minden, Nebraska
- Edmond G. and Jan M. Connolly, Bellevue, Nebraska
- Rosalyn R. Cotton, Omaha, Nebraska
- John D. and Susie C. Dunn, Omaha, Nebraska
- Roy J. and Nita B. Fiala, Katy, Texas
- Erleen K. Hatfield, New York, New York
- Robert P. and Donna J. Houston, Omaha, Nebraska
- Greg and Fiona Hyslop, Issaquah, Washington
- Dean G. and Maria C. Jacobsen, Omaha, Nebraska
- Daniel F. and Michelle S. Koraleski, Omaha, Nebraska
- John A. Kreuscher and Kristi Kammerer Kreuscher, Gothenburg, Nebraska
- Carole J. Langan, Omaha, Nebraska
- John R. Lohrberg and Amy L. Peck, Waterloo, Nebraska
- Jose C. and Jane D. Machado, Omaha, Nebraska
- Matthew R. and Teri L. Mercer, Elkhorn, Nebraska
- Neal and Marsha Morien, Queen Creek, Arizona
- Jeffery T. and Sarah Peetz, Lincoln, Nebraska
- Robert A. and Margene R. Phares, North Platte, Nebraska
- Jerome D. and Jana L Prince, Parker, Texas
- Kenton L. and Lynnda Shaffer, Kearney, Nebraska
- Mike and Marilyn Sitorius, Omaha, Nebraska
- John W. Webster, Omaha, Nebraska
- Thaddeus D. Woods and Deanna M. Armstrong, Omaha, Nebraska
About the University of Nebraska Foundation
The University of Nebraska Foundation grows relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. During the most recent fiscal year, a record $388.8 million in new funds were committed to aid UNK, UNL, UNO, NCTA and UNMC and its clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine. In addition, 57,603 donors supported the University of Nebraska. Alumni engagement and fundraising are efficient, with the University of Nebraska receiving more than $7 in gifts for every $1 spent. Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University’s Future is its current campaign with a goal to raise $3 billion from 150,000 unique benefactors to support the University of Nebraska. More information is at OnlyinNebraska.org.
