We are a volunteer-powered organization which thrives on the generosity of hundreds of volunteers focused on improving the quality of life for not only survivors, but our community. Our leadership team shares their time, talents and influence selflessly which is critical to the success of the organization and the survivors we serve.
We continue to grow by the outpouring of business and organization support, a pay-it-forward spirit and the belief that supporting local survivors builds stronger families and creates a stronger community.
2023 Board of Directors
Dave Sturgeon | President
Retired Assistant Vice President Information Technology, BNSF Railway | University of Nebraska-Omaha
Malinda Jepsen | Vice President
Retired Business Intelligence Architect/Manager, Orion Advisor Services | B.A. Mathematics, Dana College
Jerry Price | Treasurer
Vice President Strategic Sourcing, Intrado Corporation | Director of Accounting | Controller, West Interactive Corporation | B.S. University of Nebraska-Omaha | Passed CPA Exam 1995
Jen Williams | Secretary
Human Resources, CHI Health | CEBS Designation, AAS with emphasis in Management and Global Cultural Studies Missouri Western University
Lori Buckley, OTR/L, CLT | Board Member
Occupational Therapist | Certified Lymphedema Specialist | Clinical Director Lymphedema Services, Natural Therapy | B.S. Creighton University | Norton School of Lymphatics
Lisa Ferrer, CPA | 6 Year Thriver | Board Member
Controller, Specialized Engineering Solutions, Inc. | BSBA Management, Midland University
Clay Hoberman, DO | Board of Directors
Medical Director, St. Croix Hospice. Hospice & Palliative Medicine | DO, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine | BA, Middlebury College
Kelly Konen | 12 Year, 2X Thriver | Board of Directors
Former Marketing & Advertising Professional | B.S. Business Administration with emphasis in Marketing, University of Nebraska-Kearney
Shawn McCarville | Board of Directors
Director of Marketing & Programming, Project Pink'd | B.S. Marketing, Northwest Missouri State University
Executive Advisory Council
Haley Armstrong| Manager, Community Relations, Kiewit
Bob Cronin | Executive Director, SW Engineering, NCR
Jovan M. Johnson | 7 Year Thriver | Advocacy and Compliance Director, CASA
Peg Johnson | 8 Year Thriver | SVP Fintech & Financial Services, Ubiquity
Scott Leak, CFP® | Senior Consultant, FP Transitions
Dr. Jessica E. Maxwell, MD, MS | Breast Surgical Oncologist, Medical Director, Nebraska Medicine Multidisciplinary Breast Program
Brian Moen | Chief Marketing & Merchandise Officer, Oriental Trading Company
Stephanie Nichols, PHR, SHRM-CP | 3x 14 Year Survivor | Senior Strategic Account Executive, United Healthcare
Dave Proksel | Nebraska Operations Manager, Vice President & Underwriting Counsel, First American Title Insurance Company
Jaime Rorie | 6 Year Thriver | CPA Manager, Hancock & Dana PC
Ryan Swartz MBA, CFP® | Partner/Managing Director, Creative Planning, Inc.