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
Executive
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Bill StephanExecutive Director & Chief Artistic OfficerBill StephanExecutive Director & Chief Artistic OfficerPhone: 402.472.4700
Business Services
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Natalie StroudAssociate Executive Director
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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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Michelle ZinkeAdministrative CoordinatorMichelle ZinkeAdministrative Coordinator
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Rose KhorsandiAdministrative Projects Coordinator
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Sharon BurkleFinance SpecialistSharon BurkleFinance SpecialistPhone: 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 OssianAssociate Director of Development & MembershipAmy OssianAssociate Director of Development & MembershipPhone: 402-472-4704Email: aossian2@unl.edu
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Ben CucaDevelopment CoordinatorBen CucaDevelopment Coordinator
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Hannah MillerAdministrative & Development AssociateHannah MillerAdministrative & Development Associate
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
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Paige PattonProgram & Events Specialist
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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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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Casey BarnettCustodial LeaderCasey BarnettCustodial Leader
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Christian RicheyBuilding & Grounds AttendantChristian RicheyBuilding & Grounds Attendant
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Jason HibbardProduction Coordinator
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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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Melanie RudyProduction & Broadcasting Associate
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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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Stacy BrandAssistant Facility Services ManagerStacy BrandAssistant Facility Services ManagerPhone: 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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Andrea FabianoMarketing Project Coordinator
Ticket Office
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Ginger DzerkAssociate Director of Ticketing and Patron ServicesGinger DzerkAssociate Director of Ticketing and Patron ServicesPhone: 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 CaskeyAdministrative Ticket Office ManagerDrew CaskeyAdministrative 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
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Kelly BureshGroup Sales Manager
Friends of Lied Board
President: Deb Nelson, Aurora*
Katie Allen, Lincoln*
Amy Anderson, Lincoln
Emmy Anderson, Lincoln*
Sarah Arten, Omaha
Deidre Austin, Omaha
Margaret Bartle, Lincoln
Richard Borque, 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 Resinger, 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
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