Facial coverings are currently optional at the Lied Center, except at specific events as required by the artist.
Board & Staff

Board & Staff
The Lied Center for Performing Arts has a strong staff with a diverse skill set to ensure you receive a quality experience each time you visit our center. We work to promote our mission, raise funds and awareness of the arts, and share our knowledge with youth and adults across the state of Nebraska. Please contact one of our team members directly with any questions, comments or concerns.
For genral inquiries, email liedcenter@unl.edu or call our administrative office at 402-472-4700.
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Executive
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Bill StephanExecutive Director & Chief Artistic OfficerBill StephanExecutive Director & Chief Artistic OfficerPhone: 402.472.4700Email: liedexec@unl.edu
Business Services
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Natalie StroudAssociate Executive Director
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Connie MendozaBusiness Office SupervisorConnie MendozaBusiness Office SupervisorPhone: 402-472-8498Email: cmendoza2@unl.eduBiography:
Connie has been with the Lied Center since 2004. She is in charge of personnel and finances at the Lied.
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Diana BrooksAdministrative CoordinatorDiana BrooksAdministrative Coordinator
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Jesse DillmanData Systems ManagerJesse DillmanData Systems ManagerEmail: jdillman2@unl.eduBiography:
Jesse has been with the Lied Center since 2006. He is in charge of data analysis and reporting for Lied.
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Sharon BurkleAccounting AssociateSharon BurkleAccounting AssociatePhone: 402-472-4713Email: sburkle2@unl.eduBiography:
Sharon has been with the Lied Center since December 2014. She oversees payroll and accounts receivable.
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Steven ColonnaIT ManagerSteven ColonnaIT ManagerBiography:
Steven has been with the Lied Center since November 2014. He manages desktop computing, digital signage, and systems adminstration.
Development
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Matthew BoringDeputy Director
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Amy OssianMembership Manager
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Casey SigristDevelopment Coordinator
Education
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Jane Schiermeyer HansenEducation & Community Engagement DirectorJane Schiermeyer HansenEducation & Community Engagement DirectorBiography:
Jane has been with the Lied Center since January 2020. She manages the Education staff and coordinates all Education activities at the Lied.
PHONE: 402.472.3215
EMAIL: jane.schiermeyer@unl.edu
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Nancy Engen-WedinEducation and Grant Programs, Kennedy Center Partners in EducationNancy Engen-WedinEducation and Grant Programs, Kennedy Center Partners in EducationPhone: 402.472.4707Email: nengenwedin2@unl.eduBiography:
Nancy has been with the Lied Center since August 1999. She manages all grant programs at the Lied Center.
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Ryan SavageProgram Coordinator
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Sasha DobsonOutreach CoordinatorSasha DobsonOutreach CoordinatorPhone: 402.472.3215Email: sdobson3@unl.eduBiography:
Sasha has been with the Lied Center since January 2012. She coordinates all Outreach activities at the Lied.
Event Services
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Mark MooreAssociate Director of Event & Facility ServicesMark MooreAssociate Director of Event & Facility ServicesPhone: 402-472-9247Email: mmoore57@unl.edu
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Steve PearsonEvent Services ManagerSteve PearsonEvent Services ManagerPhone: 402.472.4715Email: spearson5@unl.eduBiography:
Steve has been with the Lied since November 2010. He manages the Event Services staff and coordinates transportation and hospitality for cast members.
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Bethany BlackmanUsher and Events CoordinatorBethany BlackmanUsher and Events CoordinatorPhone: 402.472.7004Email: bblackman@unl.eduBiography:
Bethany has been with the Lied Center since September 2017. She coordinates events and manages all of the ushers for Lied events.
Facilities & Production
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Mark MooreAssociate Director of Event & Facility ServicesMark MooreAssociate Director of Event & Facility ServicesPhone: 402-472-9247Email: mmoore57@unl.edu
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Jesse SnyderDirector of Production
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Ron NataleFacilities Services Manager
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Ted TiptonAssociate Technical DirectorTed TiptonAssociate Technical DirectorPhone: 402.472.4699Email: ttipton1@unl.eduBiography:
Ted has been with the Lied Center since March 1983. He coordinates event technical production at the Lied.
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Jeff KochProduction TechnicianJeff KochProduction TechnicianPhone: 402.472.7854Email: jkoch2@unl.eduBiography:
Jeff has been with the Lied Center since September 2010. He assists with technical production at the Lied Center.
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Jillian StewartCustodial SupervisorJillian StewartCustodial SupervisorPhone: 402.472.7069Email: jstewart6@unl.eduBiography:
Jillian has been with the Lied Center since December 2008. She manages the custodial staff and all custodial activities at the Lied Center.
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Mike DoranAudio and Production SpecialistMike DoranAudio and Production SpecialistPhone: 402.472.4963Email: mdoran4@unl.eduBiography:
Mike has been with the Lied since December 2013. He manages all audio production and assists with technical production at the Lied Center.
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Nick HumrichBuilding & Grounds AttendantNick HumrichBuilding & Grounds Attendant
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Stacy BrandBuilding and Grounds AttendantStacy BrandBuilding and Grounds AttendantPhone: 402.472.7069Email: stacy.brand@unl.eduBiography:
Stacy has been with the Lied Center since February 2012. He assists with construction and maintenance in and around the Lied Center.
Marketing & PR
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Matthew BoringDeputy Director
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Lauren Silverman DurbanCommunications Manager
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Michael BombergerGroup Sales Manager
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Thao HuynhGraphics Specialist
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Chloe WolffMarketing Project Coordinator
Ticket Office
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Ginger DzerkTicket Office ManagerGinger DzerkTicket Office ManagerPhone: 402.472.4747Email: dzerk@unl.eduBiography:
Ginger has been with the Lied Center since December 2016. She manages all Ticket Office staff and activities at the Lied.
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Drew CaskeyAssistant Ticket Office ManagerDrew CaskeyAssistant Ticket Office ManagerPhone: 402.472.4747Email: dcaskey@unl.eduBiography:
Drew has been with the Lied Center since March 2018. He assists with supervision and management in the Lied Ticket Office.
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Friends of Lied Board
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President: Jan Cook, Grand Island*
Amy Anderson, Lincoln*
Emmy Anderson, Lincoln
Kate Andrews, Lincoln*
Carolyn Bailey, Elkhorn
Nicki Behmer, Lincoln
Nancy Brosz, Grand Island
Peg Carlson, Grand Island*
Pat Chick, Hastings
Carol Coughlin, Lincoln*
Dee Cummins, Lincoln
Megan D'Amour, Lincoln
Megan Darlington, Roca
Jill Davis, Lincoln*
Dani Davis, Lincoln
Linda Dickeson, Lincoln*
Sara Downes, Lincoln
Michelle Dyer Nelson, Lincoln
Kate Ely, Lincoln
Karen Emerson, Clarks
Elizabeth Everett, Lincoln*
Marynelle Greene, Lincoln
Sara Hansen, Omaha
Rhema Harrah, Lincoln
Sharon Hastings, Lincoln*
Ashley Hedden, Elkhorn
Lisa Heimes, Lincoln
Kris Humphrey, Lincoln
Laura Hurley, Grand Island
Sue Johnson, Omaha
Nancy Kaplan, Hickman*
Marissa Kemp, Lincoln
Shoira Khamidova, Lincoln
Nancy Krumland, Lincoln*
Tami Lambie, Lincoln
Heidi Macy, Omaha*
Michael Murphy, Omaha
Julie Niedfeldt, Grand Island
June Pederson, Lincoln*
Jennifer Peterson, Omaha
Kylee Roberts, Lincoln
Rose Saalfeld, Lincoln
Emily Shelstad, Lincoln
Kathy Spahr, Lincoln
Paulette Stefka, North Platte
Roxane Swanson, Lincoln*
Katie Taddeucci, Lincoln*
Quinn Texmo, Omaha
Jennifer Thomas, Lincoln
Shari True, Lincoln*
Ann Weichman, Grand Island
Peg Welch, Hastings
Shirley Wilcox, Lincoln
Erin Wirth, Lincoln
Leslie Wright, Roca*
*Executive Committee Members
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