The CCSW Advisory Board
The CCSW Advisory was established this year to provide structured, cross-sector input into UNO’s growing skills ecosystem. Advisory Board members represent industry, education, nonprofit, and workforce organizations across the Omaha region and the state of Nebraska. These individuals offer insights into workforce and market trends as they experience them and provide feedback on CCSW initiatives, including the UNO Skills Lab. Advisory membership reflects participation as of Summer 2025. UNO thanks each member for their time, insight, and commitment to building a more skill-aligned future.
2025-26 CCSW Advisory Board Members
Industry & Employers
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George Achola, Burlington Capital
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Rebecca Bardsley, Fiserv
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Chris Dill, Kiewit
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Tonya Eggspuehler, Union Pacific
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Andrea Fillaus, Union Pacific
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Jeff Harrison, Deloitte
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Mark Himes, Olsson
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Sheri Howard, Physicians Mutual
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CJ Jackson, OPPD
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Jami Kemp, Physicians Mutual
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Lindsay Odvody, BCBSNE
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Tana Phelps, CQuence Health
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Brian Poppe, Mutual of Omaha
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Jeremy Reinoehl, Tenaska
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Mike Siedschlag, Retired – HDR
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Joni Stewart, Farm Credit Services
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Dakotah Taylor, FNBO
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Cyndi Wenninghoff, Quantum Workplace
- Jimmy Harding, Omaha Airport Authority
Workforce & Economic Development
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Merrick Brtek, Omaha Chamber
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Shonna Dorsey, Nebraska Tech Collaborative – Aksarben Foundation
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Heath Mello, Omaha Chamber
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Dell Nared, Omaha Chamber
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Erin Porterfield, Heartland Workforce Solutions
Education Partners
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Andrea Haynes, Westside Community Schools
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Kim Saum Mills, Millard Public Schools
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Dr. Jane Meza, UNMC
- Cathy Brunkhorst, Metropolitan Community College
Nonprofit & Community
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Dan Esch, Douglas County
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Erin Grace, Omaha Mayor’s Office
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Ana Lopez Shalla, University of Nebraska
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Teresa Mardesen, Share Omaha
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Kellee Mikuls, Ignite Nebraska
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Albert Varas, Latino Center for the Midlands
- Wayne Watkins, Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation
Interested in joining the CCSW Advisory Board? Contact Dr. Erin Bass aebass@unomaha.edu