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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Aunnie TerryberryAdministrative 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 BoringAssociate Director of Marketing and Patron DevelopmentMatthew BoringAssociate Director of Marketing and Patron DevelopmentPhone: 402.472-8510Email: matthew.boring@unl.edu
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Amy OssianMembership Manager
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Alex Cerveny SandallDevelopment 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 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.
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Zac FranzenEvents 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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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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John HimmelbergerStage Lighting & Production SpecialistJohn HimmelbergerStage Lighting & Production SpecialistPhone: 402.472.7854Email: jhimmelberger2@unl.eduBiography:
John has been with the Lied Center since January 1990. He manages stage lighting and assists with technical production at the Lied.
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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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Ruben SpretzBuilding and Grounds AttendantRuben SpretzBuilding and Grounds AttendantPhone: 402.472.7069
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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.
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Wayne FosterProduction AssistantWayne FosterProduction AssistantPhone: 402.472.4693Email: wfoster2@unl.eduBiography:
Wayne has been with the Lied Center since September 2000. He assists with technical production at the Lied.
Marketing & PR
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Matthew BoringAssociate Director of Marketing and Patron DevelopmentMatthew BoringAssociate Director of Marketing and Patron DevelopmentPhone: 402.472-8510Email: matthew.boring@unl.edu
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Lauren Silverman DurbanCommunications Manager
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Ellie FeisDigital Communications AssistantEllie FeisDigital Communications Assistant
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Kelly EngquistGraphics Specialist
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Liv LeblancMarketing Project Assistant
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Holden MeierGroup Sales Manager
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.
Friends of Lied Board
President: June Pederson, Lincoln*
Stephanie Adam, Hastings
Amy Anderson, Lincoln
Kate Andrews, Lincoln
Carolyn Bailey, Elkhorn
Nicki Behmer, Lincoln
Peg Carlson, Grand Island*
Jennifer Carter, Lincoln
Bobbi Clinch, Lincoln*
Jan Cook, Grand Island*
Carol Coughlin, Lincoln*
Dee Cummins, Lincoln
Megan D'Amour, Lincoln
Megan Darlington, Roca*
Jill Davis, Lincoln*
Linda Dickeson, Lincoln
Karen Emerson, Clarks
Elizabeth Everett, Lincoln*
Marynelle Greene, Lincoln
Sara Hansen, Omaha
Sharon Hastings, Lincoln*
Lisa Heimes, Lincoln
Amy Hermes, Hastings
Amy Holthus, York
Kris Humphrey, Lincoln*
Laura Hurley, Grand Island
Sue Johnson, Omaha
Nancy Kaplan, Hickman*
Shoira Khamidova, Lincoln
Keri Kircher, York
Diane Klein, Lincoln*
Nancy Krumland, Lincoln*
Tami Lambie, Lincoln
Ashley Luethje, Bradshaw
Heidi Macy, Omaha*
Christine Mann, Lincoln
Sara McLoughlin, Lincoln
Michael Murphy, Omaha
Jim Niemeier, Friend
Michelle Dyer Nelson, Lincoln
Jennifer Peterson, Omaha
Kylee Roberts, Lincoln
Tracy Sanford, Lincoln*
Emily Shelstad, Lincoln
Kathy Spahr, Lincoln
Paulette Stefka, North Platte
Roxane Swanson, Lincoln*
Katie Taddeucci, Lincoln*
Quinn Texmo, Omaha
Lisa Thayer, Grand Island
Jennifer Thomas, Lincoln
Shari True, Lincoln
Jessie Waller, Lincoln*
Ann Weichman, Grand Island
Peg Welch, Hastings
Shirley Wilcox, Lincoln
Erin Wirth, Lincoln
Leslie Wright, Roca
*Executive Committee Members
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