New trustees elected to serve University of Nebraska Foundation

The University of Nebraska Foundation announced the election of 21 new trustees during the foundation’s Annual Meeting of Trustees Sept. 30, 2025.

The foundation’s 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.

“It’s a privilege to welcome the newest trustees of the University of Nebraska Foundation,” said Brian F. Hastings, president and CEO of the University of Nebraska Foundation. “Since 1936, trustees have played a vital role in shaping the future of the University of Nebraska through their leadership, advocacy and generosity. Their service reflects a deep pride in and shared commitment to advancing Nebraska’s only public university system.”

The newly elected trustees are:

• Todd A. Baird, Dallas, Texas
• Robert J. and Ashley C. Carlisle, Omaha, Nebraska
• Robert J. and Gayla S. Eckholt, Leawood, Kansas
• Kent T. and Gayle J. Lacey, Scottsbluff, Nebraska
• Jon P. and Jill D. Nielsen, Bainbridge Island, Washington
• Elizabeth C. and Jeffrey R. Noordhoek, Lincoln, Nebraska
• David J. and Jane M. Offutt, Omaha, Nebraska
• Michael C. and Kathleen R. Pallesen, Omaha, Nebraska
• Gregory C. Snyder and Steven E. Jones, Washington, D.C.
• William K. and Tina J. Udell, Lincoln, Nebraska
• Warren R. and Karen A. White, Hereford, Texas

The foundation benefits greatly from the leadership and support of 908 trustees and 211 honorary trustees. Here’s a link to the list of all trustees.

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 2025 fiscal year, a record $416.6 million was committed to aid UNK, UNL, UNO, NCTA and UNMC and its clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine. In addition, a record 60,602 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.