Board & Staff

Office Phone:402-441-8258

Email:travis@solidagoconservancy.org

Designation:Community Conservation Manager of Solidago Conservancy

Favorite Park or trail:Pioneers Park and Wilderness Park

Hobbies:Anything outdoors, throwing parties, reading, puttering with motorized vehicles, attending live music events, and doing anything with my wife, Karla

Office Phone:402-441-8258

Email:nicole@solidagoconservancy.org

Designation:Executive Director of Solidago Conservancy

Favorite Park or trail::Pioneers Park

Hobbies:hiking, dog play, travel

Office Phone:402-441-8258

Email:aimee@lincolnparks.org

Designation:Manager of Tributes & Memorials

Favorite Park or trail:Pioneers Park Hobbies: fishing and hiking with my husband and three children, grilling, and photography

Office Phone:402-441-8258

Email:dina@lincolnparks.org

Designation:Fiscal Manager

Favorite Park or trail:Holmes Lake Park

Hobbies:handcrafting jewelry, playing with my dog, reading, and origami

Designation:Union Bank & Trust

Employer:Olsson Associates

Occupation:retired

Occupation:Realtor

Employer:Keller Williams

Designation:Past President of the Board

Occupation:Architect

Employer:The Clark Enersen Partners

Favorite park or trail:Pioneers Park and Jamaica North Trail

Hobbies:traveling or when in town spending time with my kids in Lincoln's many great parks

Designation:Treasurer of the Board

Occupation:Partner

Employer:Labenz and Associates

Favorite park or trail:Pioneers Park

Hobbies:spending time with family, especially grandchildren; attending Husker sporting events

Designation:President of the Board

Occupation:Healthcare Advocate

Employer:Sandoz

Favorite park or trail:Williamsburg Trail on the daily!

Hobbies:Walking the trails with the dog, traveling, pickleball and golf

Why do you love Lincoln's parks and trails?:Walking the trail is the first thing my dog, Doug, and I do every day. We had a friend visit from Boston and she remarked, "This is the friendliest trail I have ever been on but how do you finish a run, you have to say hi to everyone!" Just another reason I love Lincoln.

Why do you care about supporting Lincoln Parks Foundation?:Our parks are integral to the health and well-being of our community. By supporting them, we give back to the spaces that nurture and sustain us.

Occupation:Retired

Favorite park or trail:Hazel Abel

Hobbies:Travel

Why do you love Lincoln's parks and trails?:Our parks, trails and recreational opportunities add tremendously to Lincoln's quality of life. I love seeing people enjoy the beauty and variety of parks we have here.

Why do you care about supporting Lincoln Parks Foundation?:The foundation is committed to realizing Lincoln's vision of a vibrant, growing network of parks. By supporting the foundation, we support our community.

Email:mcmullenjess@gmail.com

Occupation:Consultant

Employer:ProsperSpark

Favorite park or trail:The whole park system!

Hobbies:Travel, Cooking, Bookclub

Why do you love Lincoln's parks and trails?:I love how Lincoln's parks are open to everyone! Beauty and respite are always just a few minutes away, offering a peaceful escape. Our parks foster camaraderie, build community, and truly help make Lincoln an incredible place to live.

Why do you care about supporting Lincoln Parks Foundation?:I'm deeply grateful for the incredible work the foundation has accomplished in the past. Now, it's our turn to carry the torch, ensuring that we maintain and create amazing spaces for everyone to enjoy.

Email:jpcliz@msn.com

Occupation:Director of Development and City Councilman

Employer:University of Nebraska Foundation and City of Lincoln

Favorite park or trail:Irvingdale, Trails, Pioneers, Wilderness and the Pools

Hobbies:Family, basketball, travel and fishing

Why do you love Lincoln's parks and trails?:Lincoln has a wonderful Park and Trail system that has been carefully developed over many years. Parks are a necessary amenity to a quality city. Lincoln Parks give us an opportunity to spend time in the outdoors, exercise, gather and recreate.

Why do you care about supporting Lincoln Parks Foundation?:Parks are integral to a good quality of life and a successful city. We need to continue to grow and maintain our parks in all areas of our city.

Email:Susan@SLRcommunications.com

Occupation:Fundraising Specialist

Favorite park or trail:Rock Island Trail, Pioneers Park

Hobbies:Cycling, hiking, traveling, reading, exploring Lincoln’s fantastic parks and trails, hanging out with family and friends

Why do you love Lincoln's parks and trails?:A healthy lifestyle has always been important to me. We live next to the Rock Island Trail and Bishop Heights Park and there's hardly a day that I'm not using our 183-mile trails network to commute to work, run errands, get a workout or training rides with friends. Lincoln is so fortunate to have such a wonderful parks and trails system that everyone can enjoy.

Why do you care about supporting Lincoln Parks Foundation?:Lincoln Parks Foundation has been a valuable partner in leveraging public funds for parks and trails with private money from individuals and grant-makers to ensure our community's quality of life for everyone to enjoy.

Email:jyost@lincoln.ne.gov

Occupation:Assistant Director for Lincoln Parks and Recreation

Employer:City of Lincoln

Favorite park or trail:Of course my answer is all of them!

Hobbies:Running, walking the dog, and inspecting parks and trails

Why do you love Lincoln's parks and trails?:The ability to connect from one trail to another when going out for a long run allows me to create a variety of loop courses that add variety to my running routine.

Why do you care about supporting Lincoln Parks Foundation?:I have the privilege of seeing first-hand how the support of LPF is put to good use to benefit our community. The support provided by LPF to the Parks and Recreation Dept. makes such a big difference in the quantity and quality of outdoor recreational opportunities provided across the City. My job is more meaningful/rewarding as a result of LPF!

Email:jason.muhleisen@ubt.com

Occupation:CEO Union Bank & Trust

Employer:Union Bank & Trust

Favorite park or trail:Holmes Lake

Hobbies:Running, Golfing, Basketball, anything outdoors with my kids.

Why do you love Lincoln's parks and trails?:The parks are a tremendous resource for our community. I have spent countless hours at so many of our great parks with my family.

Why do you care about supporting Lincoln Parks Foundation?:Our parks are a vital part of what makes Lincoln a great place to live.

Email:Roy.Rivera.402@gmail.com

Occupcation:Executive Assistant

Employer:Lincoln Police Department

Favorite Park or Trail:Wilderness Park

Hobbies:Gravel cycling, live music shows, watching sports #HuskerVolleyball

Email:nancy.hovegraul@gmail.com

Occupation:Architect

Employer:Genesis Architecture

Favorite Park or Trail:Jamaica North and Pioneers Park

Hobbies:Hiking, biking, sewing, reading

Employer:Munroe Meyer Institute

Favorite Park or Trail:I have so many memories of my children playing at our neighborhood park, Pocras Park.

Hobbies:Spending time with my family and friends, reading, listening to podcasts, walking my dogs, traveling, cheering on Husker Volleyball

Occupation:Former Parks and Recreation Director

Employer:Retired

Favorite Park or Trail:It’s difficult to identify a single favorite. We use and enjoy the Rock Island Trail daily. The history, design, and diverse landscape of Pioneers Park and Pioneers Park Nature Center have always made it a particularly special place.

Hobbies:gardening, walking, biking, and camping

Phone:402-650-7364

Email:dasha@solidagoconservancy.org

Favorite Park or Trail:Sunken Gardens

Hobbies:Bird Watching, Yoga, Hiking, Concerts, and Traveling