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.
Lied Center Staff
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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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 DirectorSteven ColonnaIT DirectorBiography:
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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Sasha DobsonEducation Outreach ManagerSasha DobsonEducation Outreach ManagerPhone: 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.
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Holden FrankenEvents CoordinatorHolden FrankenEvents Coordinator
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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Elexus QuarlesCustodian I (Part-Time)
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Andrew HoileBuilding & Grounds AttendantAndrew HoileBuilding & Grounds Attendant
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Cary GernerCustodian IICary GernerCustodian II
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Jayden TaylorCustodian IIJayden TaylorCustodian II
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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 StewartAssistant Custodial Services ManagerJillian StewartAssistant Custodial Services ManagerPhone: 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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Laura EkindeCustodian IILaura EkindeCustodian II
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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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Nicholas HumrichBuilding & Grounds AttendantNicholas HumrichBuilding & Grounds Attendant
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Stacy BrandBuilding and Services Technician IIStacy BrandBuilding and Services Technician IIPhone: 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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Thao HuynhGraphics Specialist
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Chloe WolffMarketing Project Coordinator
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McKenzie KappermanMarketing Project AssistantMcKenzie KappermanMarketing Project Assistant
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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John FucinaroTicketing Operations & Sales ManagerJohn FucinaroTicketing Operations & Sales Manager
Friends of Lied Board
President: Nancy Krumland, Lincoln*
Amy Anderson, Lincoln*
Emmy Anderson, Lincoln*
Mary Barmore, Omaha
Nicki Behmer, Lincoln
Kara Brostrom, Lincoln
Nancy Brosz, Grand Island*
C.K. Duryea, Omaha
Pat Chick, Hastings
Jan Cook, Grand Island*
Dee Cummins, Lincoln*
Megan D'Amour, Lincoln
Anne Davis, Lincoln
Jill Davis, Lincoln*
Linda Dickeson, Lincoln*
Sara Downes, Lincoln*
Katie Ely, Lincoln*
Kerry Florell, Lincoln
Clover Frederick, Lincoln
Marynelle Greene, Lincoln
Sara Hansen, Omaha*
Janet Hayes, Lincoln
Ashley Hedden, Elkhorn
Kris Humphrey, Lincoln
Laura Hurley, Grand Island
Nancy Kaplan, Hickman
Marissa Kemp, Lincoln*
Shoira Khamidova, Lincoln
Robin Korte, Lincoln
Tami Lambie, Lincoln
Tammy Miller, Lincoln
Michael Murphy, Omaha
Deb Nelson, Aurora
Julie Niedfeldt, Grand Island
Kathleen (Kat) Ousey, Lincoln
Terri Pattavina, Lincoln
Maris Schad, North Platte
Renee Schafer, Lincoln
Kathy Spahr, Lincoln
Paulette Stefka, North Platte*
Roxane Swanson, Lincoln*
Quinn Texmo, Omaha
Jennifer Thomas, Lincoln*
Shari True, Lincoln*
Gina Wagner, Omaha
Rachael Cassiday Watkins, Omaha
Ann Weichman, Grand Island
Leslie Wright, Roca*
*Executive Committee Member
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