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We have faced a global pandemic, outcry for socialjustice, and an economic crisis. But through it all, we’vealso witnessed so much good. Communities supportinglocal businesses, nonprofits building partnerships tobetter coordinate services, and companies taking ahard look at their policies on not only business ethics,but diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Business Ethics Alliance made great strides inproviding business leaders and organizations withbusiness ethics education and workshops through theCOVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic brought manychallenges with it that impacted businesses, individuals,and families not just globally, but right here in theOmaha community. Many businesses struggled to keepup with the changing conditions of this globalpandemic. Some did not re-open, and while many did,those businesses are still struggling to recover fromthe impact COVID-19 had. The Business Ethics Allianceis fortunate to not only have remained fully operational,but to be able to celebrate successes during such atumultuous time. 2020 has brought about a recommitment to diversity, equity,and inclusion, as the call for a renewed focus on business ethicsin our communities nationwide. At the Business Ethics Alliance,our goal is to have a lasting impact on company culture. Cultureis the set of important understandings that employees of anorganization share in common. On behalf of the Business Ethics Alliance and more than 350trustees, we thank you for your continued support instrengthening the Alliance so that it can continue to buildOmaha’s future. I am also especially thankful to our staff andBoard for their determination and commitment, in guiding usthrough these difficult times, towards a brighter and strategicfuture. And to our supporters, a very sincere thank you. Fromour donors to our corporate sponsors, our achievements arenot possible without YOU.Please take care, and stay healthy. Sincerely,This has been achallenging year forour nation and theGreater Omahacommunity. B U S I N E S S E T H I C S A L L I A N C E 0 3FROM THEEXECUTIVEDIRECTOR & CEOMichael RobinsonExecutive Director & CEOBusiness Ethics Alliance

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As we have experienced, 2020 has brought manychallenges to businesses and individuals alike in ourarea. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have beenfar-reaching and long-lasting. I am proud the Allianceremained successful in the face of this adversity andupheld its values of ethics and integrity.I am especially grateful to the leadership of Dr. BeverlyKracher for effectively and successfully guiding usthrough many of last year’s challenges. I am alsothankful for the new leadership we gained after Dr.Kracher returned to teaching.The Business Ethics Alliance, our Trustees, and the Board ofDirectors were pleased to welcome Michael Robinson as thenew Executive Director & CEO in November. As we continue tonavigate any challenges that may arise, I am confident he willcontinue to lead the Alliance into further success andprosperity.I wish the utmost success to David Mayer, the incoming Chairof the Board of Directors, as the Alliance builds newrelationships and strengthens existing ones in 2021. I amhonored to have contributed to the efforts of the Allianceduring my time as Board Chair.Sincerely,As the outgoing Chairof the Board ofDirectors for theBusiness EthicsAlliance, I was honoredto be part of anorganization that hasso much integrity andcontributes to theethical success of theOmaha community. B U S I N E S S E T H I C S A L L I A N C E 0 4FROM THEGOVERNINGBOARDCHAIRGerry PhelanRetired

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The COVID-19 pandemic stretched the thinking ofbusinesses and individuals alike, including the BusinessEthics Alliance. The events of the past year, from theGeorge Floyd murder to the Atlanta shootings, broughtracism and injustice to the forefront and is a coretenant of what the Alliance must continue to address.As many of you know, Dr. Beverly Kracher left theAlliance last year. When the founding member of anyorganization leaves, there is always a period oftransition as a new leader emerges. I am proud towelcome Michael Robinson as the new ExecutiveDirector and CEO of the Business Ethics Alliance.Michael has an exemplary record of service to thecommunity, and I have the utmost faith and confidencein him as he guides this vital organization into asuccessful future.I am honored to be theTrustee Chair for theBusiness EthicsAlliance as wetransition from a yearthat brought us somany new challenges. FROM THE CHAIR OFTRUSTEESRegardless of the challenges overcome, and the changesaccomplished, the mission of the Alliance to promote an ethicalbusiness community in Omaha remains paramount. TheBusiness Ethics Alliance could not continue to fulfill its missionwithout your support – our valuable Trustees who continue tomake a difference every day.B U S I N E S S E T H I C S A L L I A N C E 0 5Lance FritzChairman, President, and CEOUnion Pacific Railroad

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H O W WE W O R KThe tone for an organization's culture and environment starts at the top.As a business leader, your decisions have an impact on your organization,its reputation, your employees, and the community. It is up to you to beresponsible and make decisions with ethics and integrity.Research has shown ethics education works and that educating employeeson ethics helps them to be more engaged in their work. The BusinessEthics Alliance plays a priming role in this, where early exposure to ourethics education can help prepare individuals to behave appropriatelyfurther down the road.We are gurus in ethics, business, and education. We do business ethicseducation based on sound academic research.B U S I N E S S E T H I C S A L L I A N C E 0 6EDUCATING BUSINESS LEADERSIDENTIFYING BLINDSPOTSAll organizations and people are susceptible to ethical blindspots. Thisterm refers to the psychological bias and limitations we have, whichprevent us from seeing flaws or inconsistencies in our moral judgments,actions, and social practices. These blindspots can get in the way of ourcommitment to do the right thing. It is not uncommon for people to notreflect carefully enough on their choices, which often leads to overlookingethical challenges that come with important decisions.In order to help others overcome this bias, which is sometimesunconscious, the Business Ethics Alliance offers a variety of workshopsand trainings. Contact us today for one of our specialty workshops or tobuild a custom training that suits your organization's needs.Some conversations can be difficult to have, but they are often necessaryin business and in other aspects of life. One of our goals is to the elevatethe Greater Omaha community through conversations about ethics.The Business Ethics Alliance gives you a time and a place to cometogether with others who value business ethics to share tips, lessonslearned, and best practices from the larger community. We create a space where it is safe to work through the harder ethical challenges you and your company may be facing with peers who can understand your situation.Let us help you bring your organization together by facilitating the tough,but needed, conversations to improve your business.PROMOTING CONVERSATIONS

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I believe challenging and supporting local businessesto operate at their highest ethical levels is ameaningful way for me to give back to my hometown,which has been so good to me. I started as a solo practitioner in the field of familylaw almost 40 years ago. As the founding partner ofKoenig | Dunne, I later grew the firm with my lawpartners Angela Dunne and Angela Lennon,empowering people to put their lives back togetherafter their marriage has fallen apart.My personal philosophy on ethics is: get your ownvalues into your bones. Then, when looking far, wide, and high, check in with yourhead, heart, and gut. One of the things I appreciate most about the BusinessEthics Alliance is the continuous learning of the practicalapplication of ethics. I also love building relationshipswith others who want to challenge Omaha to be itsabsolute best.Currently, I am of counsel at Koenig | Dunne and alsoserve as an Executive Coach, where I have the pleasure ofcoaching each member of the Koenig | Dunne team. Theseskills have translated well to volunteering at the BusinessEthics Alliance, as they are a match for the organization'sneeds -- being on the stage for Ethics on Trial, speakingat luncheons, and facilitating their Mind Candy Dialogues.WHY I JOINEDTHE ALLIANCESusan Koenig:B U S I N E S S E T H I C S A L L I A N C E 0 7"Knowing I have committed tobeing a role model for ethicskeeps me vigilant in ethicalchoices I make every day."I first joined the Business EthicsAlliance when Dr. Beverly Kracherwas the Executive Director. Whenshe described the mission of theAlliance, it instantly resonatedwith me. For me, it was anopportunity to challenge ourcommunity to live the values itvoices.

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How can I be successful as a business person while atthe same time conducting my business in an ethicalway? How can I impart to my employees theimportance of being ethical? That is why I gotinvolved in the Business Ethics Alliance. I saw theAlliance as an avenue to answering those questions.I founded Hayes & Associates primarily because I believeso strongly that all people, no matter the color of theirskin, should have the opportunity to succeed, and Iwanted to play a part in that dynamic. Service is a majorcomponent of how I live my life. Ethics also plays a vital role in my daily life. I always tryand think about the decisions I make in the context ofright and wrong. I challenge myself to think of theconsequences of my actions from an ethical standpoint.I view the Business Ethics Alliance a key cog in thefoundation of a great community like Omaha. I try toensure I am doing my part in executing the mission of theAlliance and to elevate the Omaha business community. WHY I JOINEDTHE ALLIANCEFrank Hayes:B U S I N E S S E T H I C S A L L I A N C E 0 8"The Alliance makes me a betterperson and sets our businessapart from those who do notunderstand the value that ethicsplays in a successful business."As a business owner, I believethere is a right way and awrong way to achievesuccess. Growing up on a farm in Mississippi, I have always hada strong work ethic. I attended Creighton University,where I received my bachelor’s degree in BusinessAdministration with a minor in Accounting. The Jesuiteducation I received while at Creighton University hada profound impact on how I view the world. I also havean enormous appreciation for the opportunities I havebeen afforded. I have always been intrigued by some age-oldquestions in business: Does the pursuit of profit trumpall else? Does the idea of right and wrong play in thebusiness world?

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"A non-profit organization focused oncreating dialogue for businesses and theirpeople to keep ethics and integrity at theforefront of their decision making."DANIEL REHALPRESIDENTVISION2VOICE, INC."A beacon of ethical help. The BusinessEthics Alliance is a recognized resource forbusinesses of all sizes dealing with ethicalissues - helping management and employeesin their day-to-day endeavors."DICK COFFEYCHAIRMANCONSORTIO GROUPB U S I N E S S E T H I C S A L L I A N C E 0 9"Their events provide invaluableinformation! You can tell these leadersembody the importance of DEI within theirorganization."MARTAVIUS PENNINGTONOPERATIONS MANAGERSIGNATURE PERFORMANCE, INC.

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"The Business Ethics Alliance provides aplatform and dedicated time for businessesto consider, discuss and implement policiesaround various ethics-related scenarios, sothat they can be prepared BEFORE an issueoccurs. BEA is good business sense."TERESA HUNTEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEOFAMILY HOUSING ADVISORY SERVICES, INC."An organization that keeps issues at theforefront...and helps us intentionally followthrough on doing the things we know to beright, by keeping them top-of-mind andproviding support and resources."ALICIA ELSONVP, HUMAN RESOURCESQUALITY LIVING, INC.B U S I N E S S E T H I C S A L L I A N C E 1 0"Now, more than ever, our community needsbusiness leaders to come together and engagein uncomfortable conversations that will pavethe way for change within our workplaces. The Alliance has served as a catalyst for theseconversations for well over a decade."PATRICIA KEARNSPRESIDENT & CEOQUALITY LIVING, INC.

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In 2020, the Business Ethics Alliance established its first-everEmerging Leaders Core Committee. The Emerging Leaders are agroup of young professionals who aspire to train upcominggenerations in the importance of ethics from the moment theyenter their careers. They aim to bridge the gap between executivesand young professionals and seek to foster relationships betweenmentors and mentees to further ethical training and knowledge.Our Emerging Leaders intend to create a community centeredaround ethics; a community where an emerging leader enters a topposition, thoroughly trained and disciplined in ethics. A communityof ethical emerging leaders who will fill the future roles of theBusiness Ethics Alliance Trustees -- to carry on and grow thetradition of ethical education. A community that attractsbusinesses, people, and profits due to our ethical focus. Acommunity that is seen from the outside as an example, a leader,and a model for cities to follow.A community that changes the future of communities. A communitythat evolves to harmonize the laws of ethics.A community where ethical knowledge is spread amongst all. OurEmerging Leaders intend to create a community focused on thegreatness of all.BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATIONOF ETHICAL LEADERSEMERGING LEADERSB U S I N E S S E T H I C S A L L I A N C E 1 3

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HOW TO GET INVOLVEDAs a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the BusinessEthics Alliance is fueled by financial generosity. It iswith the assistance of individual donors, corporatedonors, and grants that the Alliance is able tocontinue its mission of creating a more ethical GreaterOmaha business community. You can donate year-round online at: businessethicsalliance.org.We understand your time is valuable. This iswhy we are so appreciative of ourvolunteers. We would not be able tocontinue our efforts with you and the timeyou dedicate to us. To learn more aboutvolunteering, contact:development@businessethicsalliance.org..Trustees are leaders of organizations in the GreaterOmaha metro area who are chosen for demonstratedexcellence in business ethics leadership. Trustees arerecommended by the Executive Director of theAlliance, a member of our Governing Board, or another Trustee. As ambassadors, supporters, and advisors to ourmission, Trustees serve as an esteemed guild ofcommunity leaders who stand with the Alliance to say,“doing business the ethical way is important in ourregion." If you would like to recommend a businessleader to our Trustee program, please contact MichaelRobinson at mrobinson@businessethicsalliance.org.While the COVID-19 pandemic caused us tooffer our vital Community Programsvirtually, we hope to begin hosting in-person events again soon. The Allianceholds approximately one dozen events eachyear that are open to the community. Our Mind Candy Dialogues are offered at nocost to you and are pleased to offer ourEthics Luncheons and Executive Breakfastsfor an affordable fee. The EthicSpaceconference is our largest ethical event ofthe year. Purchase tickets to all of ourevents online at: businessethicsalliance.org.B U S I N E S S E T H I C S A L L I A N C E 1 4The best way to stay up-to-date with thecurrent Alliance news and events is bysigning up for our mailing and eNewsupdates. To add your name to our mailinglist, contact us today at:development@businessethicsalliance.org.Our events would not be possible withoutthe generosity of our sponsors. We have anumber of affordable sponsorship packagesavailable with a variety of benefits. Tobecome a sponsor, please contact:development@businessethicsalliance.org.

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LUKE CHRISTIANSENBUILDERTRENDLINDA LOVGREN EMSPACE + LOVGREN MADELINE MOYERSECURITY NATIONALBANKCHRISTINE NEUHARTHUNION PACIFIC KEITH STATIONCITY OF OMAHAMAYOR'S OFFICE ALLEN FREDRICKSON SIGNATUREPERFORMANCE DALE GUBBELSFIRSTAR FIBERMEMBERSSTEVEN JERINA*(REP. FOR EMERGING LEADERS)OMAHA COMMUNITYFOUNDATIONCHAD MARES*(REP. FOR DAVID BROWN)GREATER OMAHACHAMBER OF COMMERCESHELLY JOCHIMLINDSAY CORPORATIONJOEL FALKUMB BANKDANIEL PADILLALENDING LINKCHAD RICHTERJACKSON LEWIS*-SERVES AS PROXYB U S I N E S S E T H I C S A L L I A N C E 1 8

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CHAIR AND VICE CHAIRALL TRUSTEESALLIANCE TRUSTEESLANCE FRITZCHAIR UNION PACIFIC RAILROADPATRICIA KEARNSVICE CHAIRQUALITY LIVING, INC. (QLI)B U S I N E S S E T H I C S A L L I A N C E 1 9Michael AlleyTom BakerJohn BarrientosDeborah BassBob BatesAllen BatscheletWilliam BauhardMogens BayGeorge BehringerMegan BelcherThomas BelfordC.R. BellDick BellShawn BengtsonTom BergerRichard BerryChad BertucciKen BirdRenee BlackJames BlackledgeAndrew BlossomBryce BousquetSara BoydDana C. BradfordAmanda BrewerTed BridgesDavid BrownRon BrownSteve BrucknerRay BruegmanTim BurkeTom BurtArt BurtscherChris Carlson-DennellJim ChampionClayton ChapmanStuart ChittendenDick CoffeyVirgina CollinsPatrick CorriganBrad CrosbyBill CutlerJim DaleHal DaubDusty DavidsonDick C.E. DavisGail DeBoerJohn DeBoerVan DeebPat DeesBoyd DingmanRoger DixonSandy DodgeKate DodgeShonna DorseyDonna DostalColin DugganJessica DugganMark DurenDave DvorakJim EganJohn EllsworthMichael EmsickDavid EnglundHoward EpsteinViv EwingBrian FaheyMike FaheyJoel FalkJim FarrellPeter FinkJaye Firmature McCoyRex FisherScharlie FittsShawna ForsbergLarry ForsgrenJeff FrancisHarris FrankelPaul FrayndAllen FredricksonAndrea FredricksonBrett FrevertGreg FrippLance FritzAmie GamboianDeepak GangaharCesar GarciaRonald GartlanGary GatesDeborah GilgDavid GilinskyIvan GilreathJim GlazerSteve GoeserJeffrey GoldKaren GorackeJohn GottschalkTom GouttierreSteve GrandfieldChristian GrayJim GreischBruce GrewcockMark GriebDale GubbelsLarry GuentherJamie GutierrezDale HallockMark HalversonKim HammesMarilyn HansenWilliam HargensMark HasebrookTim HassingerMary HawkinsHoward HawksFrank HayesScott HazelriggJohn HeastonJim HegartyScott HeiderDennis HeinAnthony HendricksonFr. Daniel HendricksonRuth HenrichsSusan HenricksPamela HernandezScott HillSteve HinchcliffAnne HinderyNancy HintzMarc HockDean HodgesPaul HoganSam HohmanAndrea HoigDean HollisMike HomaBrett HoogeveenJody HornerDan HoughtonKyle HovermalePaula HowardLindy HoyerBrook HudsonMegan HuntMike HuppRachel JacobsonJohn JeanettaRandy JohnsonChris JohnsonTodd JohnsonKassie JorgensonDavid KarnesPatricia KearnsEric KeenAnn KelleherRichard KelleyKirk KellnerDan KennellyDavid KershnerWilliam KingSusan KoenigJohn KoraleskiJohn KotoucDr. Beverly Kracher

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ALL TRUSTEESALLIANCE TRUSTEESB U S I N E S S E T H I C S A L L I A N C E 2 0TRUSTEES (CONTINUED)George KubatRobert KullyDonna KushChris LaFeverRodney LaibleJim LandenRobert LangdonJames LauermanNancy Laug-SholinClark LauritzenBruce LauritzenDerek LeathersRobert LeavittTodd LemkeVerlyn L'HeureuxJames LinderGeorge LittleDan LongoRodrigo LopezLinda LovgrenArmel MacDonaldLeif MagnussonChris MaherCarl MammelStacy MartinClaudia MartinBlake MartinTobi MathouserHarold Maurer, M.D.Heidi MausbachEd MayRob MayerWade MayfieldThomas McAlisterMJ McBrideMike McCarthyTom McClungDave McCueMichael McGinnisTom McGowanChris McHaffeyMichael McLarneyMike McMeekinEvan MeesterCraig MeierRichard MessinaJeff MillerJane MillerCynthia MilliganNicholas MizaurJoe MogliaCraig MoodySue MorrisSamantha MosserMichael MoylanChris MurphyJames MurphyElizebeth MurphyBIll MurphyRobert J. MurrayJim NagengastYoshino NakajimaDeborah NearyJohn Nelson, Sr.Steve NoggMary Ann O'BrienJerry O'DohertyJoe OlsenPaul OlsonShawn OswaldDaniel PadillaMichael PallesenTom PansingPenny ParkerDennis PateTeresa PaulsenCyndy PeacockJanyne Peek EmsickLisa PeltoGary PerkinsKyle PetersonJohn PeterssonGerry PhelanMichael PiernickyCindy PowersNancy PridalRichard PutnamJerry PuyearAngie QuinnRon QuinnCella QuinnTony Raimondo Jr.Adrian RandolphSandra RedingRobert Reed Jr.Daniel RehalLynne ReifJim ReiffDick ReiserKevin RhodesAmy RichardsonChad RichterCliff Robertson, M.D..Nick RoheRonald Roskens, Ph.D.Jeff RoyalAndy RubackRick RussellJohn RyanConnie RyanJim SadlerTodd SchuitemanDavid ScottTodd SearsBruce SimonJim SimpsonRon SiwaJay SlagleJeff SlobotskiBryan SloneJohn SlowiaczekJill SlupeKalle SmalesScott SorensonJohn SorrellRichard SpellmanConnie SpellmanJoan SquiresJohn SteeleJerry StegemanMaryanne StevensTara StingleyChris StratmanBrad StrittmatterJoe Sullivan IIIJim SuttleRichard SwansonSteve SwanstromCatherine SwiniarskiCarmen TapioPhil TaylorSue ThadenWilly TheisenLinda TimmonsT.J. TwitBradley Von GillernTom WaldmanSarah WaldmanDennis WalkerJanet WalkerJackie WalkerSteve WallaceTom WarrenDan WeberTom WeinandtWally WeitzRoger WellsPaula Wells, Ph.D.Gail Werner-RobertsonAndrew WeselyKim WhitakerPeter Whitted, M.D., J.D.Dennis WiederholtRoberta WilhelmJeff WilkeJay WilkinsonGregg WilsonDouglas WilwerdingGary WittAlex WolfMaggie WoodDonald WursterTherese YakelMichael YanneyBrigette YoungBrian ZahmTracy ZaissSteven ZehrLyn ZiegenbeinMichelle Zych

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MISSION DRIVERSTo truly fuel and further the mission of bringing ethics education to a wide audience, ittakes drivers who step up on behalf of the entire Greater Omaha business community andsay, “doing business in an ethical way is important, and we want to be sure organizationsacross Greater Omaha have access to ethics education.”We are grateful to these individuals and organizations for their mission driving support in 2020:B U S I N E S S E T H I C S A L L I A N C E 2 1Moglia FamilyFoundationMcGowan FamilyFoundationStephanie & JackKoraleskiAdrian & JonMinks

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FINANCIAL SUPPORTERSIn addition to our Mission Drivers and donating Trustees, the following individuals andorganizations supported the Alliance with generous donations or event sponsorships in 2020:B U S I N E S S E T H I C S A L L I A N C E 2 2TRUSTEESJohn BarrientosBob BatesGeorge BehringerShawn BengtsonTom BergerChad BertucciRenee BlackAndrew BlossomAmanda BrewerRon BrownDavid BrownRay BruegmanChris Carlson-DennellDick CoffeyJim DaleHal DaubJohn DeBoerPat DeesRoger DixonSandy DodgeDonna DostalDavid EnglundHoward EpsteinJim FarrellJaye Firmature McCoyShawna ForsbergLarry ForsgrenJeff FrancisPaul FrayndAndrea FredricksonBrett FrevertLance FritzAmie GamboianDeepak GangaharJim GlazerKaren GorackeChristian GrayDale GubbelsLarry GuentherFrank HayesSusan HenricksPamela HernandezNancy HintzDean HollisBrett HoogeveenLindy HoyerMike HuppTodd JohnsonChris JohnsonPatricia KearnsAnn KelleherRichard KelleySusan KoenigJohn KoraleskiRobert KullyNancy Laug-SholinDan LongoRodrigo LopezLinda LovgrenArmel MacDonaldBlake MartinClaudia MartinTobi MathouserRichard MessinaCraig MoodyMichael MoylanBIll MurphyRobert J. MurrayJohn Nelson, Sr.Daniel PadillaMichael PallesenPenny ParkerTeresa PaulsenGerry PhelanCindy PowersNancy PridalRichard PutnamCella QuinnRon QuinnDaniel RehalJim ReiffRick RussellConnie RyanTodd SchuitemanDavid ScottRon SiwaScott SorensonConnie SpellmanRichard SpellmanJoan SquiresJohn SteeleJerry StegemanTara StingleyChris StratmanSteve SwanstromCatherine SwiniarskiCarmen TapioPhil TaylorWilly TheisenLinda TimmonsJackie WalkerJanet WalkerDan WeberKim WhitakerDennis WiederholtJay WilkinsonAlex WolfMaggie WoodDonald WursterTherese YakelINDIVIDUALDONORSMary BenderTom BergerKathryn BlesenerVira BrooksGil CohenCindy CorritoreNicholas DolanKathleen EricksonButch EthingtonLaura FenderChris FeuerbachShari FlowersTracey FrickeSusan GnannSteven JerinaChuck KinzerBeverly KracherJeannine KracherLaura LarsonErin LeahyPatrick LeahyRandy LukasiewiczLeo MayhanMalikMuhammadAudrey NelsonAlex PearsonMark PohlLisa RussellMart SedkyTravis SholinKeith StationJoseph WosterCORPORATE DONORSAirlite Plastics Co.Amazon SmileAvenue ScholarsFoundationCHI HealthCollege World Series ofOmaha Inc.FirespringGreater Omaha Chamberof CommerceOmaha CommunityFoundationWerner EnterprisesWoodmenLife

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