WORK PLACE
Mavericks submitted snapshots of the different locations and settings where they work.
Mark Adler
Ed. D., Educational Administration, 2008
I have the honor to serve as Superintendent of Ralston Public Schools. The 2022–2023 school year marks my 11th year as Superintendent in Ralston and my 32nd year serving students and families in education. I have the best job in the world!
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Steven Jerina
MPA, Nonprofit Management, 2016
I serve as a Director of Development for Rollins College in Orlando, Fla., one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. Armed with my education from UNO, I get to travel the country talking about philanthropy, higher education and fundraising.
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David Craft
BSBA, Finance, Banking & MIS, 1990 and MBA, 1992
This is an aerial view of the FNBO Tower and main bank across the street which is where I work as Director, Wealth & Investments. I took the picture on July 3, 2022, during my first flight with my son, Tyler (TC), who is also a UNO Maverick enrolled in the aviation program. We took off at dusk from the Council Bluffs Airport so we could watch fireworks from 3,300 feet. TC flew over my office building so that I could take a picture of the FNBO Tower.
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Emily Poeschl
MBA, 2011
I spent the last year and a half relaunching Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, the original wildlife/conservation series. Stay tuned to RFD-TV and WildKingdom.com to watch the new series, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild. In this photo, I am on set filming for the new big cats episode in Collier County, Fla.
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Sylvia S. Davis
BS, Business Administration, 1985
Every weekend in autumn, you can find me at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch in Gretna, Neb. Since 2001, I’m known as Sylvia the Friendly Witch! I welcome guests from all over the country. Children of all ages step into the cauldron for a special Halloween photo. My youngest guest was 8 days old and my oldest was a dear 93-year-old lady who insisted on having her turn! I love to help families create magical memories!
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Nathan Dunning
BA, Multidisciplinary with a concentration in Emergency Management, 2018
My civilian job is a Relationship Manager with Flight Safety International. In my National Guard role in Airfield Management, I ensure that the aircraft at Offutt Airforce Base can operate safely at all times.
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Pawankumar Sharma
MA, Management Information Systems, 2016
View of me working at the San Bruno office of Walmart where I work as a Senior Product Manager, Last Mile Delivery for the retail giant in the Bay Area, California!
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Brittney Ryba
BA, Journalism, 2004
I’m a Digital Marketing Specialist with Core Bank based in Omaha and as a community bank, we sponsor events to support the community. Here I am at our table set up at the Village Pointe Summer Vibes concert ready to pass out water to attendees at a free concert.
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Justin Barnes
BS, General Studies with a concentration in Psychology, 2014
I fly a CRJ regional jet!
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Scott L Flory
BS, Criminal Justice, 1992 and MS, Urban Studies, 1996
I have been the administrator for the City of Clear Lake, Ia. since 2001. Prior to that, I was the city administrator in Atlantic, Ia., my hometown, for four years and city administrator in Shenandoah, Ia., for two years. I am responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city; assisting the city council and mayor in developing strategies and objectives for the community; and to advance their overall priorities.
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Cathy Pettid
MS, 1985
An Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students at UNO, I have the amazing privilege to work at the BEST university with the most AWESOME students on the planet. UNO Mavericks are risk takers, gift givers, and change agents. Omaha is our campus, and our students make the most of it. Go Mavs!
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Heidi Mihelich
Freelance Graphic Designer /Art Director, cre8ivenergy
I’m not a UNO graduate, but I design UNO Magazine. I had a pretty cool “office” while designing the Winter 2020 issue. Here I’m floating down the Danube past the Rock Sculpture of Decebalus (Romania), on our way to Golubac Fortress (Serbia).
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Kimberly Talamantes
BS, Education, 2010
When I’m not teaching English in Omaha Public Schools, you can catch me in the halls of Omaha South High School spreading School spirit. Go Packers!
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THREE OMAHA ATHLETIC COACHES ARE UNO ALUMNI
Chris Crutchfield
BA, Criminal Justice, 1992 and MA, Education, Health, and Human Sciences, 1996
Chris Crutchfield was named the 22nd head coach of Omaha men’s basketball on March 18, 2022. He brings with him 20 years of coaching experience. Crutchfield returns to the Maverick family after previously serving as an assistant coach in the 1995-96 season. He also donned the crimson and black as a men’s basketball and football student-athlete in the early 90s.
Mike Gabinet
BA, Finance, 2004
Mike Gabinet became the third head coach in Omaha hockey history on April 5, 2017, after serving as associate head coach during the 2016-17 season, his first with his alma mater. Gabinet is the first former UNO player to serve as the team’s head coach.
Evan Porter
BA, Business Administration, 2011 and MA, Business Administration, 2016
One of the most decorated players in UNO history and UNO Hall of Fame Class of 2018 inductee, Evan Porter is in his sixth year as head coach of the Omaha baseball program in 2022. He previously spent four seasons as an assistant coach with the Mavericks from 2013-16.