The Nebraska Society of CPAs is proud to celebrate the commitment and exemplary service of our members. In this issue, we honor those who have reached important milestones in their journey with the Society—marking 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60-plus years of consecutive membership. Their contributions have not only enriched our Society but have also set a standard of excellence in the accounting profession.
A Journey of Commitment
Each milestone represents a unique chapter in our members’ professional lives. We will be recognizing these member milestones annually in the Nebraska CPA magazine going forward.
60+ Years: A Rare Achievement
- Fred Lockwood, Scottsbluff
- Edward Regan, Omaha
- Raymond Harrington, Omaha
- Harold Hoff, Omaha
- Walter Waltke, Lincoln
50 Years: A Legacy of Commitment
- George Nelson, Omaha
- Maurice Shanley, Omaha
- Dennis Stara, Lincoln
- David Emry, Omaha
- Tony Buda, Omaha
- Robert Kehm, Prairie Village, KS
- Steven Povich, Omaha
- Ronald Tvrdik, Kearney
- Bruce Hocking, Lincoln
- Steven Ebke, Daykin
- Larry Heemstra, Spirit Lake, IA
- William Strain, Lincoln
40 Years: A True Inspiration
- Thomas Campbell, Anthem, AZ
- Gene DeBoer, Omaha
- Gary Liebsack, Omaha
- Dwight Petersen, Blair
- Donald Vrana, Olathe, KS
- R. Scott Jackson, Columbus
- Bruce Meister, Lincoln
- Donald Baldwin, Lincoln
- Cheryl Black, Kansas City, MO
- Patricia Blubaugh, Medford, OK
- Daniel Burkey, Council Bluffs, IA
- William Conley, Papillion
- Dennis Grindle, Elkhorn
- Michael Justus, Lincoln
- Melissa Massey, Omaha
- Sharon Schwarz, Springfield
- Teresa Beaufait, Omaha
- Tracy Black, Lincoln
- John Dugan, Weeping Water
- Ronald Jester, Lincoln
- Douglas Kuhlers, Omaha
- David Lemon, Omaha
- Terry Meier, Grand Island
- Margaret Siel, Franklin
- Charles Abel, North Loup
- Anne Fuhrman, Omaha
- Terry Galloway, Elwood
- Kent Speicher, Fremont
- Shirley Spieker, Omaha
- Robert Stafford, Omaha
- Donald Yale, Denver, CO
30 Years: A Beacon of Excellence
- Bryce Biffar, Omaha
- Pamela Davies, Sioux City, IA
- Lori Druse, Lincoln
- Laura Fender, Omaha
- Gary Freeman, Omaha
- Richard Gifford, Scottsbluff
- Thomas Helligso, Omaha
- Penny Hodgin, Lincoln
- Jeffrey Hoffman, Omaha
- Kendall Kliewer, Sioux Falls, SD
- Cheryl Martinsen, Albion
- Brett Moller, Omaha
- Jaye Monter, Cairo
- Michelle Moore, Omaha
- Michael Mowat, Omaha
- Sara Rathjen, Omaha
- Laurie Ruge, Omaha
- Susan Teutschmann, Hastings
- Kevin Werts, Lincoln
- Ronald Willnerd, Hastings
- Michele Arndt, Lincoln
- Sonja Janssen, Aurora
- Darlene Muffly, Lincoln
- David Riley, Omaha
- Jeffrey Thacker, Omaha
- Crystal Brislen, Omaha
- J C (Jon) Gum, Omaha
- Daniel Davis, Omaha
- Betsy From, Omaha
- Stephen Hoover, Omaha
- Bradley Konen, Elkhorn
- Ann Dovel, Omaha
- Steve Eriksen, Grand Island
- Linda Kemp, Bellevue
- Kay Kudlacek, David City
- David Thompson, Omaha
- Michelle Thornburg, Omaha
- Daniel Vinkenberg, Aurora
- Michael Whetstine, Glen Ridge, NJ
- Gayle Wichman, Omaha
- William Cenovich, Omaha
- Trisha Gade-Jones, Lincoln
- Sandra Germer, Omaha
- Mary Hinchik, Omaha
- Uka Kalu, Alpharetta, GA
- John Karnish, Omaha
- Wayne Meyers, Lincoln
- Pamela Spaccarotella, Omaha
- Jean Wiesner, Georgetown, TX
- Scott Behrens, Omaha
- John Connor, Lincoln
- Jared Faltys, Norfolk
- Michelle Krapfl, Omaha
- Randy Langemeier, Alliance
- Carroll Lavalleur, Lincoln
- Gerald O’Doherty, Elkhorn
- Steve Oss, Newport, KY
- Suzanne Rasmussen, Elkhorn
- Matthew Roberts, Seward
- Steven Tichy, Austin, TX
- Shawn Wederquist, Omaha
- Robert Wemhoff, Omaha
20 Years: Proven Wisdom & Guidance
- Andrew Blossom, Omaha
- Allen Cooper, Omaha
- Nicholas Hanson, Elsie
- Donald Mandel, Omaha
- Casey Moscrip, Aurora
- Otoniel Ojeda-Alvarez, Omaha
- Bryan Pleskac, Lincoln
- Christina Schmit Rutjens, Tilden
- Kelly Burns, Omaha
- Nancy Gerdes, Lincoln
- Angela Murray, Lincoln
- Kari Anne Nickman, Kearney
- Laura Tuma, Deshler
- Kevin Faltin, Crete
- Ian Johnson, Bennington
- Christa Mittan, Lincoln
- Joel Ankeny, Wayne
- Jeremy Behrens, Elkhorn
- Jim Coonce, Council Bluffs, IA
- Brian Dervin, Omaha
- Michelle Ehlers, Lincoln
- Bruce Faimon, Seward
- Douglas Gaswick, Imperial
- Dean Hestermann, Firth
- Linnette Kisker, Trenton
- Benjamin Miller, Elkhorn
- Scott Miller, Omaha
- Brian Nielsen, Gretna
- Christopher Parmley, Omaha
- Ryan Pedersen, Council Bluffs, IA
- Bradley Rourke, New York, AZ
- Michael Seelhoff, Omaha
- James Warren, Lincoln
- Christopher Wassenaar, Omaha
- Brian Bast, Hiawatha, IA
- Jeffrey Finley, Norfolk
- Kimberly Keller, Lincoln
- Travis Pritchett, Lincoln
- Mindi Rasmussen, Lincoln
- Daniel Swan, Elkhorn
10 Years: Fresh Perspectives & Dynamic Energy
- Marti Baumert, Omaha
- Abigail Dobson, Lincoln
- Joseph Donovan III, Omaha
- Phillip Erb, Grand Island
- Morgan Klipp, Lincoln
- Jennifer Riley, Omaha
- Emily Pernicek, Fremont
- Joseph Pritchard, Spalding
- BrenDee Reinke, Neligh
- Alison Riha, Lincoln
- Michael Coomes, Chadron
- Jonathan Cosby, Lincoln
- Adam Fritz, Omaha
- Daniel Hughes, West Point
- Alyssa Kalin, Lincoln
- Laura Latka, Omaha
- Jordan Mueller, Columbus
- Joshua Sherer, Jefferson, SD
- John Stinner, Gering
- Elizabeth Wheeler, Lincoln
- Chasity Bailey, Omaha
- Blake Berke, Bennington
- N’dede Bile, Haslet, TX
- Brandy Eklund, North Platte
- Colby Jensen, Omaha
- Jacob Jensen, Wahoo
- Paul Knutson, Lincoln
- Jolene Koch, Omaha
- Christine Moran, Kearney
- Michael Rahn, Omaha
- Mark Riemer, Omaha
- Justin Roberts, Houston, TX
- Carolyn Urbom, Grand Island
- Donald Wademan, Crete
- Colin Walker, Omaha
- Cody Zavadil, Lincoln
- Derrick Blomstedt, Omaha
- Derrick Blum, Hoskins
- Justice Coffey, Omaha
- Jodi Eckhout, Miller
- Taylor McCormick, O’Neill
- Jonathan Patent, Lincoln
- Thaddeus Pospisil, Hoskins
You Are Our Inspiration
The Society is shaped by the contributions of both our seasoned members and the bright, new talent joining our ranks. Each member’s journey is unique—and those journeys create the fabric of our Society.
To every CPA celebrating a milestone, thank you for your service and your unwavering commitment to the profession.
