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 general inquiries, email liedcenter@unl.edu or call our administrative office at 402-472-4700.

Lied Center Staff

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Executive

  • Bill Stephan
    Executive Director & Chief Artistic Officer
    Bill Stephan
    Executive Director & Chief Artistic Officer
    Phone: 402.472.4700

Business Services

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    Natalie Stroud
    Associate Executive Director
    Natalie Stroud
    Associate Executive Director
    Phone: 402.472.4752
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    Jesse Dillman
    Data Systems Manager
    Jesse Dillman
    Data Systems Manager
    Biography:

    Jesse has been with the Lied Center since 2006. He is in charge of data analysis and reporting for Lied.

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  • Michelle Zinke
    Administrative Coordinator
    Michelle Zinke
    Administrative Coordinator
  • Rose Khorsandi
    Administrative Projects Coordinator
    Rose Khorsandi
    Administrative Projects Coordinator
    Phone: 402-472-4108
  • Sharon Burkle
    Finance Specialist
    Sharon Burkle
    Finance Specialist
    Phone: 402-472-4713
    Biography:

    Sharon has been with the Lied Center since December 2014. She oversees payroll and accounts receivable.
  • Steven Colonna
    IT Director
    Steven Colonna
    IT Director
    Biography:

    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 Boring
    Deputy Director
    Matthew Boring
    Deputy Director
    Phone: 402.472-8510
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    Amy Ossian
    Associate Director of Development & Membership
    Amy Ossian
    Associate Director of Development & Membership
    Phone: 402-472-4704
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  • Ben Cuca
    Development Coordinator
    Ben Cuca
    Development Coordinator
  • Hannah Miller
    Administrative & Development Associate
    Hannah Miller
    Administrative & Development Associate

Education

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    Jane Schiermeyer Hansen
    Education & Community Engagement Director
    Jane Schiermeyer Hansen
    Education & Community Engagement Director
    Biography:

    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-Wedin
    Education and Grant Programs, Kennedy Center Partners in Education
    Nancy Engen-Wedin
    Education and Grant Programs, Kennedy Center Partners in Education
    Phone: 402.472.4707
    Biography:

    Nancy has been with the Lied Center since August 1999. She manages all grant programs at the Lied Center.
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    Sasha Dobson
    Education Outreach Manager
    Sasha Dobson
    Education Outreach Manager
    Phone: 402.472.3215
    Biography:

    Sasha has been with the Lied Center since January 2012. She coordinates all Outreach activities at the Lied.

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Event Services

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    Mark Moore
    Associate Director of Event & Facility Services
    Mark Moore
    Associate Director of Event & Facility Services
    Phone: 402-472-9247
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    Steve Pearson
    Event Services Manager
    Steve Pearson
    Event Services Manager
    Phone: 402.472.4715
    Biography:

    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 Blackman
    Usher and Events Coordinator
    Bethany Blackman
    Usher and Events Coordinator
    Phone: 402.472.7004
    Biography:

    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 Franken
    Events Coordinator
    Holden Franken
    Events Coordinator
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  • Paige Patton
    Program & Events Specialist
    Paige Patton
    Program & Events Specialist
    Phone: 402-472-7099

Facilities & Production

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    Mark Moore
    Associate Director of Event & Facility Services
    Mark Moore
    Associate Director of Event & Facility Services
    Phone: 402-472-9247
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  • Jesse Snyder
    Director of Production
    Jesse Snyder
    Director of Production
    Phone: 402.472.4963
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    Ted Tipton
    Associate Technical Director
    Ted Tipton
    Associate Technical Director
    Phone: 402.472.4699
    Biography:

    Ted has been with the Lied Center since March 1983. He coordinates event technical production at the Lied.

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  • Casey Barnett
    Custodial Leader
    Casey Barnett
    Custodial Leader
  • Christian Richey
    Building & Grounds Attendant
    Christian Richey
    Building & Grounds Attendant
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    Jason Hibbard
    Production Coordinator
    Jason Hibbard
    Production Coordinator
    Phone: 402-472-2503
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    Jillian Stewart
    Assistant Custodial Services Manager
    Jillian Stewart
    Assistant Custodial Services Manager
    Phone: 402.472.7069
    Biography:

    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 Ekinde
    Custodian II
    Laura Ekinde
    Custodian II
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    Melanie Rudy
    Production & Broadcasting Associate
    Melanie Rudy
    Production & Broadcasting Associate
    Phone: 402-472-4700
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  • Mike Doran
    Audio and Production Specialist
    Mike Doran
    Audio and Production Specialist
    Phone: 402.472.4963
    Biography:

    Mike has been with the Lied since December 2013. He manages all audio production and assists with technical production at the Lied Center.
  • Stacy Brand
    Assistant Facility Services Manager
    Stacy Brand
    Assistant Facility Services Manager
    Phone: 402.472.7069
    Biography:

    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 Boring
    Deputy Director
    Matthew Boring
    Deputy Director
    Phone: 402.472-8510
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    Lauren Silverman Durban
    Communications Manager
    Lauren Silverman Durban
    Communications Manager
    Phone: 402-472-7726
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  • Thao Huynh
    Graphics Specialist
    Thao Huynh
    Graphics Specialist
    Phone: 402-472-9394
  • Andrea Fabiano
    Marketing Project Coordinator
    Andrea Fabiano
    Marketing Project Coordinator

Ticket Office

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    Ginger Dzerk
    Associate Director of Ticketing and Patron Services
    Ginger Dzerk
    Associate Director of Ticketing and Patron Services
    Phone: 402.472.4747
    Biography:

    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 Caskey
    Administrative Ticket Office Manager
    Drew Caskey
    Administrative Ticket Office Manager
    Phone: 402.472.4747
    Biography:

    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 Fucinaro
    Ticketing Operations & Sales Manager
    John Fucinaro
    Ticketing Operations & Sales Manager
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  • Kelly Buresh
    Group Sales Manager
    Kelly Buresh
    Group Sales Manager
    Phone: 402.472.3807
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Friends of Lied Board

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President: Deb Nelson, Aurora*

Katie Allen, Lincoln*

Amy Anderson, Lincoln

Emmy Anderson, Lincoln*

Sarah Arten, Omaha

Deidre Austin, Omaha

Margaret Bartle, Lincoln

Richard Bourque, Lincoln

Kara Brostrom, Lincoln

Pat Chick, Hastings*

Daniel Church, Lincoln

Cindy Clausen, Lincoln

Jody Cosimano, Omaha

Dee Cummins, Lincoln*

Megan D’Amour, Lincoln

Anne Davis, Lincoln

LeAnne Deppisch, Lincoln

Linda Dickeson, Lincoln

Paulette Dinsmore, Lincoln

Sara Downes, Lincoln

C.K. Duryea, Omaha*

Katie Ely, Lincoln

Clover Frederick, Lincoln*

Ann Gradwohl, Lincoln

Kimberly Hinrichs, Holdrege

Julie Hlavaty, North Platte

Sherrie Hollister, Hastings*

Jennifer Jessup, Lincoln

Mary Jo Julich Clinch, Lincoln

Susan Klanecky, Lincoln*

Pat Knaub, Lincoln*

Tami Lambie, Lincoln*

Diane Lewis, Central City

Caroline Melson, Lincoln*

Tammy Miller, Lincoln

Sue Moore, Lincoln

Bridgett Ojeda, Lincoln

Kathleen Ousey, Lincoln*

Terri Pattavina, Lincoln

Ann Quinlan, Lincoln*

Alicia Reisinger, Lincoln

Kristi Rippe, Hastings

Jessica Robinson, Lincoln*

Lisa Roth, Lincoln

Sheila Schumacher, Lincoln

Sharlette Schwenninger, Elwood

Kathy Spahr, Lincoln

Albany Starman, Lincoln

Paulette Stefka, North Platte

Krista Stevens, Lincoln*

Gary Tharnish, Lincoln*

Jan Tuckerman, Lincoln

Julie Uribe, Lincoln

Gina Wagner, Omaha

Katie Whyrick, Lincoln

*Executive Committee Member