Board of Directors

Traci Skalberg

Traci Skalberg
Foundation Executive Director

The Central Community College Foundation Board of Directors consists of 16 men and women who represent Central Community College’s 25-county area. They are Jon Abegglen, Jeff Anderson, Gale Beirow, Beth Boesch, Kevin Brostrom, Terry Millard, Ray O'Connor, Rhonda Pauley, Homer Pierce, Dale Pohlmann, Jack Schreiner, Jay Trofholz and Lynne Werner.

In addition, there are four Ex-Officio board members consisting of Dr. Matt Gotschall, college president, and Dr. Kathy Fuchser, Dr. Chris Wallace and Dr. Marcie Kemnitz, the three campus presidents.

There are also four directors emeritus members: Dr. Joseph W. Preusser, Dr. LaVern Franzen and Dr. Greg Smith, retired CCC presidents, and two retired CCC Foundation Executive Directors: Jack Crowley and Dean Moors.

The wide range of talent and experience of the foundation board members have played a key role in the success of the CCC Foundation by giving generously of their time, talent, leadership and money.

CCC Foundation Board of Directors’ Job Description

A new board member will be elected by the existing Board of Directors for an initial term of three years. Board members make a strong commitment to the CCC Foundation with respect to time and meaningful participation, sharing of knowledge and experience, and willingness to commit resources to the foundation. They should have a passion for the work of the foundation and Central Community College and want to make a difference in their growth and development.

CCC Foundation Board of Directors

Jon Abegglen
2018
Retired
Kearney

Jeff Anderson
Foundation President
2010
Wealth Advisors Network, Inc.
Hastings

Gale Beirow
1999
Hastings Irrigation Pipe Co.
Hastings

Beth Boesch
2014
Retired
Columbus

Kevin A. Brostrom
1991
Lauritsen, Brownell & Brostrom
Grand Island

Terry Millard
2010
Retired
Columbus

Ray O'Connor
2015
Foundation Secretary
O'Connor Enterprises
Grand Island

Rhonda Pauley
2011
Retired
Hastings

Homer Pierce
2017
Retired
Hastings

Dale Pohlman
2003
Retired
Kearney

Jeanne Schieffer
2021
Communications Consultant
Columbus

Jack Schreiner
2005
Retired
Hastings

Jay Trofholz
2013

Foundation VP
First Nebraska Bank
Columbus

Lynne Werner
2011
First National Bank
Grand Island

Ex-Officio Directors

Kathy Fuchser
Ex-Officio
Campus President
Columbus

Chris Waddle

Chris Waddle
Ex-Officio
Campus President
Hastings

Marcie Kemnitz
Ex-Officio
Campus President
Grand Island

Matt Gotschall
Ex-Officio
College President
Grand Island

Directors Emeritus

Jack Crowley
Director Emeritus
Retired CCC Foundation Executive Director
Hastings

LaVern Franzen
Director Emeritus
Retired College President
Hastings

Dean Moors

Dean Moors

Director Emeritus Retired CCC Foundation Executive Director Hastings

Joseph W. Preusser
Director Emeritus
Retired College President
Fairfield Bay, Ark.

Greg P. Smith
Director Emeritus
Retired College President
Denver, Colo.

Contact

Traci Skalberg, Executive Director
Central Community College Foundation
201 Foundation Pl. Ste. 200
Hastings, NE 68901-4014
402-461-2475 (direct line)
Toll-free in Nebraska: 877-222-0780 ext. 2475
traciskalberg@cccneb.edu