2018-19 Board of Directors
A board of directors, headed by an executive committee, establishes UNO Alumni Association policy, reviews programs, issues awards and provides feedback and suggestions to the university administration. Members are listed below (years of graduation in parentheses).
Officers
Chairman of the Board: Laurie Ruge (2001), ACI Worldwide
1st Vice Chair: Chris Denney (2005, 2017), Nebraska Orthopedic Hospital
2nd Vice Chair: Brian Allison (2005), Children's Hospital & Medical Center
Secretary: Tami Williams (2003, 2009), University of Nebraska at Omaha
Treasurer: Shari Munro (1986), Frankel Zacharia
Legal Counsel: Randy Stevenson (1982), Baird Holm
Past Chairman: Al Hansen (1984), First National Bank
President & CEO: Lee Denker, UNO Alumni Association
Directors
Term Expires 2019
David Brisson (2002), Wells Fargo Securities; Michelle Gerhardt (1999), Union Pacific; Maureen Graziano (2000), First Data; Traci Harrison (2000), Community Volunteer; Adam Marek (2000), Colliers International, Penny Parker (1980), Completely KIDS; Gabe Romero (2002) Cordova Consulting; Steve Roberts (1976), self-employed artist
Term Expires 2020
Monique Farmer (2003), Omaha Public Schools.
Term Expires 2021
Viv Ewing (1983, 1986), Nebraska Families Collaborative; Enid Schonewise (1996, 2001), Westside Schools; Jim Sutfin (1993, 2002), Millard Public Schools.
Ex-Officio Directors
Chancellor Jeffrey Gold, AFROTC Alumni Rep. Gary Seitz (1971), Faculty Senate Rep. Scott Vlasek (1995), Student Regent Renata Valquier Chavez, Mike Bird, University of Nebraska Foundation.