Board of Directors

Heritage Nebraska’s Board of Directors is a diverse group of dedicated individuals bringing statewide perspective and expertise to the field of historic preservation. Chaired by George Haecker, AIA, of Omaha, a principal in the firm of Bahr, Vermeer and Haecker, the 21-member board meets quarterly in various locations across the state. Board members serve staggered three-year terms and each board member serves on at least one standing committee during their tenure. Jan Korell of McCook is vice-chair; Carol Gendler of Omaha is secretary and James Nissen of Lincoln is treasurer. Heritage Nebraska’s Preservation Advisory Committee meets monthly to monitor progress of the mission of education, outreach, preservation and stewardship, making recommendations to the full board on occasion. Heritage Nebraska’s Main Street Advisory Committee meets quarterly with the same task.

George Haecker
Chair
BVH Architects Omaha
ghaecker@bvh.com

Jan Korell
Vice-Chair
McCook, NE
Janet_Korell@hotmail.com

Carol Gendler
Secretary
Omaha, NE
cgendler@cox.net

Jim Nissen
Treasurer
Lincoln, NE
James.F.Nissen@gmail.com

Senator Brad Ashford
Omaha ,NE
bashford@bradfordconen.com

Sandra Bartling
Wayne, NE
sandy@providencemedical.com

Dan Curran
Department of Economic Development
Lincoln, NE
dan.curran@nebraska.gov

Wayne Drummond
Lincoln, NE
wdrummond@unl.edu

Doug Duey
Plattsmouth, NE
douglasvduey@aol.com

Charles A. Gifford
Omaha, NE
charles@flatiron-studio.com

Betty Kort
Hastings, NE
betty.kort@gmail.com

Ann Marsh
Grand Island, NE
marsh.annabelle@gmail.com

James Pearson
Nebraska Dept. of Roads
Lincoln, NE
James.pearson@nebraska.gov

DiAnna Schimek
Lincoln, NE
dschimek@earthlink.net

Mike Smith
Nebraska State Historical Society
Lincoln, NE
Michael.smith@nebraska.gov

Allan Tubach
Omaha, NE
allantubach@msn.com

Rick Wallace
Lincoln, NE
rwallace@cdr-nebraska.org

Dan Worth
BVH Architects
Lincoln, NE
dworth@bvh.com

Kathy Zeller
Ogallala, NE
ogalogo@megavision.com