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The Greater Omaha Chamber and the City of Omaha announced a joint brain gain initiative at the chamber’s annual meeting on Feb. 5 at CHI Health Center Omaha, a coordinated effort to reverse talent loss and drive sustained population growth over the next decade.
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JEO Consulting CEO Rob Brigham sat in a well-lit conference room in the company’s Omaha offices, where large windows let in the view of West Dodge Road to the north as well as the TD Ameritrade building to the east. Brigham himself added to this light. The executive who has been with JEO for nearly 30 years spoke with enthusiasm about his company and the work they do.
“Unless you are literally in the middle of nowhere and you can’t see a single cell tower, you can’t see a power line, you can’t look up and see an airplane, everything’s touched by engineering,” Brigham said.
That enthusiasm isn’t what you’d expect from someone who never set out to lead an engineering firm. His path began by growing up across the street from JEO principal Ron Bottorff, who offered him summer work on a survey crew when Brigham was graduating high school.
“It’s a good thing there was a dumb end of the tape for me to hold,” Brigham said, recalling his early days.
Those summers proved formative. While pursuing his finance degree, Brigham worked on crews doing preliminary surveys for construction projects and staking. After law school, he clerked for an attorney. Both the attorney’s office and JEO made him job offers nearly 30 years ago and he chose the engineering firm, saying what drew him back were the people.
It was also an opportunity to bring business acumen to an excellent firm that had engineers handling IT, accounting and HR. From business manager, Brigham moved into a chief financial officer position and in 2007, at age 36, he became CEO of what was then a 70-year-old firm. He said his degrees helped as he rose through the ranks, especially law school that helped him how to think.
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Omaha-based transportation and logistics provider Werner Enterprises has acquired the privately owned trucking company, First Enterprises, Inc. (FirstFleet), for approximately $245 million in cash. Werner will also separately acquire real estate properties directly from FirstFleet. The acquisition establishes Werner as the fifth-largest dedicated carrier in the U.S. Murfreesboro, Tennessee-based FirstFleet has a strong presence in the eastern U.S. serving mostly grocery, baked goods and packaging companies.
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The program has set an ambitious goal of 1,500 household sign-ups by the end of 2026. To ensure equitable access, Hillside Fund will offer sponsorship opportunities for households unable to afford composting service, expanding participation across income levels and reinforcing the initiative’s community-centered mission. When organic waste is decomposed in landfills, it produces methane and contributes to contaminated runoffs that ultimately impacts soil and water systems. Hillside Fund’s model diverts food scraps from landfills and delivers nutrientrich compost to a partnered local farm.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska Omaha have launched Zoodemic, a free mobile app that transforms public health education into an interactive game for students in middle school and high school. Zoodemic challenges players to survive waves of infectious diseases and as players level up, they unlock realworld knowledge about hygiene, zoonotic diseases and outbreak prevention.
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“That applies to everything,” he said. “It’s not just the law, it’s how do you think about things with employees, how do you think about things with clients, how do you think about things in the engineering industry as a whole?”
Steve Kathol, president and CEO of The Schemmer Associates, said Brigham found the right fit despite lacking technical background.
“He definitely has a passion for the engineering profession,” Kathol said. “He’s definitely enthused about what we do as a profession.”
JEO’s defining characteristic is a people-first approach. The firm has laid off only one employee for lack of work since 1996, a record that spans the 2007-2009 recession and subsequent economic uncertainties. That single layoff was a remote employee working from Kansas City, and even then, Brigham said the firm helped transition him to another position.
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(Brigham) definitely has a passion for the engineering profession. He’s definitely enthused about what we do as a profession.
- STEVE KATHOL, PRESIDENT AND CEO, THE SCHEMMER ASSOCIATES
fiercely committed to employee ownership. Individual employees can buy into ownership, and the firm added a contributory employee stock ownership plan, making its third contribution soon.
“We have a mantra,” Brigham said. “We want to stay JEO, an employee-owned company, sharing the profits with everybody.”
That commitment runs deep both for Brigham personally and for the people who work there. The company’s culture is a competitive advantage, attracting and retaining talent in a competitive market dominated by rival firms. JEO recently expanded parental leave, allowing every parent six weeks off in flexible arrangements. One employee who adopted a child in Florida wrote on LinkedIn that in the baby’s first six months, only 17 hours passed when either he or his wife weren’t present, thanks to colleagues rallying to cover workload.
“It seriously chokes me up thinking about it,” Brigham said, “but it’s because of everybody else rallying to the cause and saying, ‘We can make this work.’”
Brigham said the corporate ethos also demonstrates why evolving, not protecting, culture is the right approach.
“If we were to protect it, some of the things that we’re doing today, we would never be doing. If we would have been protecting it 10 years ago, we’d never be doing the things that people are so grateful for today,” Brigham said. “It’s just that willingness to constantly grow and evolve.”
The firm’s recent American Council of Engineering Companies awards reflect its breadth, including for a David City water treatment plant, a highway intersection safety study and a whitewater park in Norfolk, the latter project particularly exemplifying JEO’s long-term client relationships and community engagement approach. Steven Rames, engineer for the city of Norfolk, has worked with JEO on multiple projects during his eight and a half years with the city.
“JEO brings passion to the projects,” Rames said. “When you bring passion to a project, you tend to go the extra mile with use of taxpayer dollars.”
The whitewater park was part of the larger $17 million Johnson Park project that transformed downtown Norfolk by harnessing the North Fork of the Elkhorn River, which had seen decreasing public use. The project included red quartzite boulders from South Dakota mines, a new bridge and a roundabout.
“We took a river that was essentially a large drainage ditch running through downtown,” Rames said. “Now people are engaged with that river every day.”
Community engagement proved critical to the project’s success.
“(JEO) was great at working with the community, the elected officials, the people who were averse to the project as well,” Rames said. “After construction, and the park was open, we have not had a negative comment come to city hall.”
What drives Brigham after 18 years as CEO comes back to people. His favorite day
each year is the intern kickoff, when 40 to 50 fresh faces arrive.
“I could just get on the table and cheer them on all day long,” he said.
That passion extends beyond JEO’s walls to the broader Nebraska community.
“(Brigham’s) passion, specifically for Nebraska and the community of Nebraska comes out when you’re talking to him about projects,” Rames said. “His passion and desire to see that success for his clients is always at the table when you’re visiting with him. That’s what you want in an engineer: someone who’s going to make your communities function better.”
Brigham credits mentors Terry O’Brien and Ron Bottorff for trusting a 36-yearold with no engineering degree to lead a 70-year-old firm. He’s also grateful for acceptance from industry peers who had no obligation to embrace someone without an engineering background. Serving on the ACEC board alongside leaders like John Olson, Steve Kathol, Matt Tondl and Terry Atkins opened opportunities to impact the entire industry beyond JEO.
Kathol recalled working closely with Brigham when Kathol served as ACEC Nebraska president in 2013-2014, and Brigham was president-elect.
“I remember Rob was a trusted adviser as part of that board,” Kathol said. “I knew I could rely on him to give his opinion without seeking any personal gain. It was always for the betterment of ACEC which is the betterment of all firms in the state.”
That service produced tangible results during Brigham’s 2014-2015 term as ACEC Nebraska president. He led advocacy for Legislative Bill 23, which modernized the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act, resulting in a new handbook that became effective Aug. 30, 2015. “Rob Brigham had significant involvement in the engineering industry’s leadership during the period when the 2015 handbook and its underlying legislation were developed,” said Jeanne McClure, executive director of ACEC Nebraska.
During that same presidency, LB 402 was signed by Gov. Dave Heineman in April 2014, expanding the definition of “payment to the local community” to include contract payments for materials, engineering, construction, environmental, geotechnical, procurement, meteorological or legal services, or payment for parts and materials manufactured, assembled or fabricated in Nebraska or by a Nebraska company with at least five Nebraska resident employees.
The same trust O’Brien and Bottorff extended to Brigham now extends to the next generation at JEO, where the firm continues to prioritize people over profit margins, opportunities over entitlement and growth over protection of what’s already been built. It’s that same credibility that has led ACEC to bestow upon Brigham the 2026 Charles Durham Achievement Award.
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Alvine is proud to announce eight team member promotions. Tyler Hopson, Matt Sargent, and Josh Wilson have been promoted to associate principal. Tjaden Ahrens, Sam Anderson, Jenn Epstein, Ryan Randall, and Nichole Renfrew have all been promoted to project manager. Each individual has consistently demonstrated remarkable leadership, unwavering teamwork, and an extraordinary commitment to both client satisfaction and project excellence. In their new roles, they will continue to be a valuable resource for innovative engineering solutions and team mentorship.
Tyler Hopson P.E., PMP, LEED AP BD+C/ID+C, WELL AP, Associate Principal
Tyler exemplifies the spirit of lifelong learning, continually striving to grow both as an engineer and a leader within the firm. Early in his career, he honed his skills on smaller projects, but his dedication and talent have propelled him to design landmark, skyline-defining buildings, such as the new Mutual of Omaha Corporate Headquarters in downtown Omaha. Tyler thrives on the uniqueness of every project, collaborating closely with architects, developers, and contractors to bring visionary plans to life. Now, as associate principal, he champions innovation, empowers his colleagues’ ideas, and is a constant resource and mentor to the entire team.
Over his career, Josh has embraced every opportunity to grow as a dynamic leader and trusted engineer. He has led countless unique projects, most recently as the lead electrical engineer on the transformative Eppley Terminal Modernization project. As an associate principal, Josh proactively engages owners in forwardthinking conversations about long-term reliability and redundancy. He collaborates closely with valued clients in transportation, higher education, laboratory, and industrial markets. Leveraging his diverse experience, Josh builds trusted partnerships with owners and becomes their first point of contact when questions or challenges arise.
To Sam, knowledge is a lifelong commitment. As a project manager and licensed mechanical engineer with over 10 years of professional experience, each project brings the opportunity to learn something new and incorporate lessons learned from the past. Sam has worked on captivating projects in all market sectors, but working on mass timber buildings has been the most impactful, as they bring aesthetics and sustainability to the design industry. Many of the mass timber projects Sam has worked on around the country are first of their kind in their respective cities, including T3 RiNo in Denver and T3 Wedgewood Houston in Nashville.
Ryan Randall P.E., Project Manager
With over a decade of industry experience, Ryan is driven by a desire to improve the built environment and tackle challenges, while mentoring the next generation of innovative engineers. Ryan has had the opportunity to work across the country and in various market sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, and aviation. Sustainability has been a driving force throughout his career in architectural engineering. As an active member of the Nebraska non-profit Bio Nebraska, Ryan champions the advancement of the bioscience sector. He is committed to integrating sustainable design practices that foster healthier, more resilient built environments for all occupants.
Sargent P.E., Associate Principal
For nearly two decades, Matt has thrived on tackling complex projects, including academic health and mission-critical environments, which require careful planning and implementation to operate safely and efficiently. In these spaces, engineering design is crucial in creating an environment where occupants can make significant medical advancements. Matt is also passionate about sustainability, prioritizing healthy design approaches in every project. As an associate principal, he leads with a future-focused mindset, making strategic decisions that extend the lifecycle and enhance the performance of buildings, resulting in a positive environmental impact.
Throughout his career, Tjaden has worked on numerous unique projects, but a couple have had a profound impact on his journey. The Omni PGA Resort project in Frisco, Texas, has become an iconic staple in the golfing community, and the Waterline mixed-use development in Austin, Texas. Not only a super tower, but it is also the tallest in Texas. Tjaden has been influenced by many individuals throughout the years, including clients, coworkers, teachers, and mentors. As an invaluable leader and project manager, he wants to share his experiences and knowledge to help give back to his community and the next generation of engineers in a way that was helpful to him.
Jenn Epstein Project Manager
Jenn has set the standard for acoustical design on high-profile projects nationwide. Her portfolio features transformative work in education, corporate offices, retail, hospitality, and multi-family projects. Jenn has played a pivotal role in redefining city skylines, lending her expertise to iconic destinations such as Nashville Yards and the Sherwin-Williams Headquarters in Cleveland. As a project manager, she is a strategic partner, relentlessly dedicated to helping clients achieve goals and innovative solutions. Her passion for advancing the acoustics field shines through in her commitment to fostering knowledge among clients and colleagues alike.
Nichole Renfrew Project Manager
Over the past decade, Nichole’s passion for bringing designs from paper to real life has only grown. From new educational buildings in small towns to working on Oklahoma’s tallest tower, she continues to make an impact. As a project manager, Nichole focuses on implementing more energy-efficient designs, including lighting controls, architectural lighting design, and renewable energy systems, while also maintaining the comfort of end-users. Along with being a leader both inside and outside the firm, Nichole is an active member of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Oklahoma City Chapter and has helped transform the downtown skyline with the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel project.
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National Engineers Week, held each February, was founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951 to celebrate the contributions of engineers as well as foster interest in engineering and other STEM careers. The 2026 theme, “Transform Your Future” brings light to how engineers are reshaping infrastructure, sustainability and regional development.
Brian Hadfield, principal with Alvine, said infrastructure modernization projects are prevalent in the area and his firm has important roles in several of them.
“Our teams are working closely with Eppley Airfield to provide the mechanical,
electrical and plumbing (MEP) design services for the new canopy and terminal expansion, an upgrade that will enhance the region’s travel experience once completed,” he said. “We are also providing the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and technology — MEPT — services for the new Mutual of Omaha headquarters tower, the tallest building in the city and a transformative addition to the skyline and surrounding infrastructure.”
Another transformative project, he added, is the utility upgrades in Omaha’s downtown and midtown districts to support the future streetcar system.
Doug Dreessen, P.E., president at TD2, said some infrastructure modernization is literally invisible, but vital nevertheless.
“We don’t have that many water main breaks, but if the water system is 50 years old, it’s not going to get less frequent; it going to get more frequent. If we get out ahead of it, we don’t necessarily have the problems and it’s also typically significantly less expensive if you’re not working on an emergency basis,” he said. “There’s a lot of money to replace things, but you know, similar to a new four-lane road when you had the old, beat-up two-lane road. It’s painful when they’re doing the construction, but boy, when it’s done? Pretty nice.”
Lamp Rynearson CEO and President Dave McIvor said another important infrastructure project unseen by most is improvements underway to the city’s sewer system.
“It’s buried, so we don’t think about it much, but the impact to a working sewer system is anything but invisible; it’s really important for public health and for functionality, and then it allows the city to continue to prepare for growing and expansion,” he said. “These infrastructure modernization projects are a very long time in the completion from start to finish, because of all the intricate parts. But as we get through them, we try and integrate the new parts as they’re done, to limit — as much as we can — the inconvenience.”
Infrastructure modernization in the Midwest presents particular challenges for engineers, said Lowell Dolney, P.E., a protection, controls and automation engineer for Nebraska Public Power District and president-elect for Nebraska Society of Professional Engineers. The four-season weather plays a role in elements such as roads and bridges, but expansion to meet capacity is a factor in modernizing all facets of infrastructure.
“The electric grid is currently seeing extreme amounts of load growth with the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, data centers for AI development, mining crypto currencies, et cetera, and ever-increasing industrial and agricultural loads. This load growth is happening nationwide, and every utility faces these challenges.
Today’s workflows are far more collaborative than in the past.
New infrastructure needs to be added as we maintain our constantly aging system,” he said. “The challenge for engineers is to handle not only the increased workload, but to do so while being mindful of safety, cost and security. … Across the entire industry, engineers in every field are doing everything they can to rise to this challenge.”
Hadfield also commented on the impact of data centers on the nation’s power grid.
“Increasingly, data centers are gravitating toward strong existing power and fuel resources, where balancing energy availability, resilience and longterm sustainability remains both a significant challenge and an important opportunity for infrastructure planners,” he said. “Omaha exemplifies this shift, already home to Omaha’s data centers: Google and Facebook. These tech giants are operating substantial facilities and planning future expansions. Nebraska’s large land parcels, minimal zoning barrier, and robust electrical infrastructure supported by OPPD make the region particularly well positioned for continued growth in this rapidly evolving sector.”
Engineers are key in facilitating a transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources in the Midwest.
“Due to the amount of available land, I have seen an increase in renewable energies being pursued, mainly wind and solar,” said Scott M. Braun, P.E., an associate and civil engineer with R.W. Engineering & Surveying, Inc. and vice president of Nebraska Society of Professional Engineers.
“Mechanical and electrical engineers who focus on the built environment play a critical role in advancing lowcarbon systems. Today’s innovations make it possible for buildings to operate without onsite fossil fuels while still meeting heating and cooling demands,” Hadfield said, adding that buildings are also designed to be future ready for cost effective upgrades as innovations continue to evolve. “The Midwest climate is particularly well suited for geo-exchange loop heat pump systems, which use stable temperatures below the earth’s surface to transfer heat to and from buildings with exceptional efficiency.”
With other advancements from building-scanning technology to better design tools, engineering involves continuous evolution and education, Dreessen said.
“The complexity of engineering itself requires collaboration. One person can’t know everything, so you try to find people that are really good at what they do,” he said. “In our internship program, we generally introduce them to everything we do with the goal being out of all of this, we want to find something that you really like to do.”
“In my experience, new technologies tend to slow the process at first, but once things are understood and implemented appropriately, the processes benefit greatly from the new technologies,” Braun said. “It can be hard to justify spending the time to implement the new technology (but) the triumphs ring true once things are realized for their value and how they can speed up the processes.”
“3D printing has helped to transform engineering for quick prototypes and training. In the power transmission industry, components that an engineer might specify in a design can be 3D printed to help give a better understanding to new engineers and how parts are interacted with in the field by tradesman,” said Brandon Figge, P.E., a senior engineer with Omaha Public Power District and president of the Nebraska Society of Professional Engineers.
“Today’s workflows are far more collaborative than in the past, with structural engineers and architects and mechanical, electrical and plumbing teams all working together within the same 3D model environment, often in real time,” Hadfield said.
“The most immediate impact is probably an increase in speed and efficiency; the more advanced design tools that we’re seeing on the market now allow teams to test and refine solutions earlier in the process,” McIvor said. “It doesn’t replace decisionmaking, but it can help streamline things and make it happen faster, and then we can identify issues and resolve them quicker throughout the duration of a project, which results in fewer surprises, and hopefully, then we realize some cost savings as a result.”
“Transform Your Future” may be the focus of Engineers Week for 2026, but it’s part of the work of engineers every day, every year.
“It reminds us that engineering is more than just about a simple problem or a simple project; it’s ultimately about people. It’s about curiosity and opportunity and the way our work shows up in everyday lives,” McIvor said.
It’s painful when they’re doing the construction, but boy, when it’s done? Pretty nice.
- DOUG DREESSEN, P.E., TD2
BY DAISY HUTZELL-RODMAN | PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED
Engineers deal with failure on a daily basis. You’re not going to be perfect every time. As engineers, our job is to deal with failure, to figure out how do we make things better going forward.
Women ages 25 to 34 now earn bachelor’s degrees at higher rates than men, 47% compared with 37%, according to Pew Research Center data released in November 2024. Yet, women make up 16% of engineers and architects, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Software engineer Daniela Ibarra is part of that 16%. The 2019 University of Arizona graduate discovered software engineering through her high school in Tucson, Arizona, where she participated in the group MESA, which stands for Math, Engineering, Science, Achievement.
- ANGEL MCMULLEN-GUNN QUALITY DIRECTOR, COLLINS AEROSPACE
“The reason I got interested in studying computer engineering was because in high school I was able to do a little bit of development and I thought it was a lot of fun,” said Ibarra, now an advanced software engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems.
Angel McMullen-Gunn, a quality director at Collins Aerospace overseeing 58 manufacturing sites in 17 states and seven countries, is also part of the minority in her field. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the late 1990s when the rates of females earning engineering degrees were a bit better (19% in 1999-2000, according to a report by the American Society for Engineering Education) but the courses were still heavily attended by men.
“A lot of times you were the only female in your class,” said McMullen-Gunn, who has a mechanical engineering degree.
The disconnect represents a workforce challenge and an untapped talent pool. The Greater Omaha Chamber recently released its Future Ready Workforce Study that identified several sought-after engineering disciplines including civil and structural, electrical and power systems, advanced manufacturing and automation, and systems and data engineering, driven by significant capital investment and industry growth.
Across Nebraska, Ibarra, McMullen-Gunn and other women are building careers in engineering.
Ana Salgado is the first person in her family to graduate high school, let alone college. She discovered engineering through community involvement that opened doors to academic scholarships and graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Today she’s a civil engineer at The Schemmer Associates who designs parking lots, sidewalks and stormwater systems that shape Omaha’s growing landscape.
When she landed her first job post-college she was hired part-time, splitting duties between administrative work and engineering, because she lacked internship experience.
“My parents always … instilled in me, work hard, do your best, and so that’s what I did, and it showed,” she said. “Within, like, a month, the department manager at that job came to my desk and said, ‘Hey, we’re gonna need you to be full-time engineering.’”
Nine years after moving to Omaha from Chicago, Salgado has passed her professional engineering exam and is working toward licensure through the state of Nebraska. One project she is proud to be working on is the Levi Carter Sport Complex north of downtown where she has designed the parking, sidewalks and stormwater management.
Lori Calub graduated from UNL with a mechanical engineering degree in 1990 and has spent 35 years in solid waste engineering at HDR, rising from entry-level work on wasteto-energy facilities to serving as Nebraska chapter representative to the Solid Waste Association of North America’s advisory council. It wasn’t what she thought she’d spend her life doing but she loves how impactful her work is to the environment.
“One of the biggest things that we’ve been talking about for the last couple years is lithium-ion batteries and the fires that they cause. So that’s one of the current top topics, managing and getting those batteries out of the waste stream so that we’re not causing fires at these facilities,” Calub said.
“Lithium-ion batteries are almost in everything. People think, ‘My earbuds don’t work anymore. I’m at work, I’m gonna throw them in the trash at work.’ Well, that’s probably not the right thing to do. The singing greeting cards, those have lithium-ion batteries.
As females, we have a lot of interpersonal characteristics and skills that actually go a long way in this industry.
Those shouldn’t be thrown in the trash or the recycling.”
It’s a challenging career that, at its heart, relies on problem solving, whether that is keeping a bug out of a computer program or using the best quality screws in a structure.
“Engineers deal with failure on a daily basis,” McMullen-Gunn said. “You’re not going to be perfect every time. As engineers, our job is to deal with failure, to figure out how do we make things better going forward.”
While bringing together teams of like-minded engineers to solve problems is critical, diversity in the workplace enables even better solutions to these problems to be crafted.
“Women can bring the complexity of different perspectives and that’s why it’s important to have that diversity of thinking and engineering,” McMullen-Gunn said. “That will help take things to the next level for the next generation in engineering.”
Salgado said having different backgrounds in the room enables engineers to understand different groups of people.
“You have your culture, you have your background,” she said. “Your unique background gives you the opportunity to relate to those people that are going to be using your buildings, they’re going to be using your roads.”
The Society of Women Engineers is one organization where women from all disciplines are welcome and can find common ground. While the number of women in engineering might be low, those in the profession enjoy the community elements of this group.
“SWE gave me that network in college where I was able to find the other gals who were experiencing the same things and build that network, build that community,” McMullen-Gunn said.
McMullen-Gunn’s work at Collins Aerospace, where she started as a co-op
The National Society of Professional Engineers established Engineers Week in 1951 to highlight the profession’s impact on daily life and encourage young people to consider engineering careers.
This year’s observance runs Feb. 22-28 with the theme “Transform Your Future,” emphasizing engineering’s role in shaping communities and individual opportunities.
The week-long celebration aims to demonstrate that engineering extends beyond technical skills into creative problem-solving that affects infrastructure, technology, health care and environmental systems. Organizers say visibility matters particularly for students who may not see themselves represented in engineering fields.
- ANA SALGADO CIVIL ENGINEER, SCHEMMER ASSOCIATES
student, earned her SWE’s Global Leadership Award in 2020 and Collins Aerospace Engineer of the Year finalist recognition. She reiterated that being in this group gave her educational opportunities she might not otherwise have taken.
“It was a safe space to ask questions that maybe you didn’t want to ask at work,” McMullen-Gunn said. She specifically noted SWE’s role in helping her navigate financial concepts early in her career.
Ibarra serves as social media lead for the Eastern Nebraska SWE. Calub was active in SWE during college and early in her career, then stepped back during her children’s early years before returning to active involvement.
“I had to say no sometimes to some of the volunteer organizations, and it’s OK to say no when you can get overwhelmed,” she said.
McMullen-Gunn spent four years teaching engineering technical communications at UNL’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications.
“I try to share with students how this relates to what you’re going to be doing later,” she said. “A lot of the things that happened probably could have been avoided with better communication.”
Salgado also is passionate about helping the next generation of women in engineering.
“When I do all this outreach, I tell the younger girls, ‘You’re capable,’” Salgado said. “Engineering is technical but the technical stuff you’ll learn on the way, and in the industry, your employer is wanting to teach you. As females, we have a lot of interpersonal characteristics and skills that actually go a long way in this industry.”
As Omaha’s engineering workforce needs grow, women such as Salgado and McMullen-Gunn aren’t just meeting today’s demands — they’re ensuring the next generation has the support, networks and role models to follow.
NSPE officials say the initiative serves dual purposes: recognizing current professionals while showing students that engineering careers remain accessible regardless of background.
In this area, several places will conduct special activities in association with Engineering Week.
Olsson is visiting interested future engineers at more than 80 local classrooms and holding an engineering challenge among its employees.
HDR will have activities that same week.
The University of Nebraska’s College of Engineering will be hosting an entire week of activities around the theme “Get in Gear.” In Lincoln, each day includes a free meal (either breakfast or a lunch-and-learn) and fun activities such as a Lego-building contest. Activities in Omaha include mini-pinata making and trivia nights.
PROJECT NAME: The Catalyst Omaha
FIRM: TD2
CLIENT: Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture
The Catalyst project transformed the long-abandoned Omaha Steel Works plant into a vibrant new center for innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration. What was once a shuttered industrial facility is now a 170,000-square-foot hub for UNMC and its partners, serving health care start-ups, research initiatives and local businesses. This adaptive reuse project presented extraordinary engineering challenges.
TD2 provided structural solutions that balanced preservation and modernization, introducing two new interior floors within the historic shell and adding two new additions all while retaining and showcasing portions of the original steel mill structure. These visible remnants of Omaha’s industrial heritage now serve as striking architectural highlights, blending past and present in a way that is both functional and symbolic.
Integrating modern systems into a century-old structure required creative detailing, rigorous analysis and close coordination with the architect and construction team. TD2’s innovative approach allowed for flexible floor plates capable of supporting diverse future uses while meeting today’s stringent code and performance standards.
Project: NDOT ABB Programmatic Consultation
Firm: Felsburg Holt & Ullevig
Client: Nebraska Department of Transportation
The Nebraska Department of Transportation, with the Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Felsburg Holt & Ullevig, developed a Programmatic Biological Assessment for the
American burying beetle, a federally and statelisted threatened species.
Since 2020, NDOT projects within the beetle’s range required individual consultations, causing delays, higher costs and uncertainty for contractors and communities awaiting critical road and bridge improvements. The PBA creates a streamlined framework for evaluating impacts across NDOT’s multi-year program.
Felsburg Holt & Ullevig’s environmental scientists integrated ecology with transportation planning, developing science-based mitigation ratios, avoidance measures and compensatory conservation strategies including conservation banking and in-lieu fee programs.
The program ensures consistent decisions, reduced consultation timelines and minimized documentation while delivering ecological benefits. Over 200 NDOT or federal-aid projects are estimated to benefit within five years. The outcome is a win-win: Nebraskans benefit from reliable, ontime transportation improvements while biodiversity is safeguarded for future generations.
MERIT AWARD
Project: La Vista Active Mobility Plan
Firm: Benesch
Client: MAPA
The La Vista Active Mobility Plan is a comprehensive initiative to transform mobility for all users in La Vista. Developed through a partnership between the City of La Vista, and MAPA, the plan addresses connectivity gaps created by rapid growth and aims to foster a more walkable, accessible and vibrant community.
The project’s foundation is a robust public engagement process including surveys, stakeholder workshops and youth outreach, ensuring the plan reflects diverse community needs. Innovative use of data analytics identified key corridors and “easy win” projects for immediate impact.
The plan proposes a phased approach, with short-term projects such as sidewalk gap closures and wayfinding signage and longterm investments in new trails, on-street bike facilities and regional connections. Sustainability and equity are central with all improvements designed to meet ADA and PROWAG standards and prioritize high-need areas. The plan integrates with the city’s Capital Improvement Program and leverages regional partnerships for funding and implementation.
MERIT AWARD
Project: Airport Business Park Master Plan
Firm: Lamp Rynearson
Client: Omaha Economic Development Corporation
Lamp Rynearson led development of the Airport Business Park Master Plan to revitalize two underutilized sites in North Omaha adjacent to Eppley Airfield.
The project engaged key stakeholders including City of Omaha departments, local nonprofits
CATEGORY
Project: Museum of Nebraska
Art Restoration and Addition
Firm: Morrissey Engineering
Client: Museum of Nebraska Art and University of Nebraska Kearney
The Museum of Nebraska Art opened in 1986 in a converted 1911 post office. The historic building was added on to in 1993, however, neither structure could serve MoNA’s ambitious goal
and community organizations through workshops and outreach. A primary challenge was overcoming development barriers including lack of improved road networks, stormwater drainage constraints, limited sanitary sewer and water infrastructure and large-scale property acquisition of up to 250 parcels.
Lamp Rynearson conducted infrastructure assessments, environmental and geotechnical studies and property acquisition analyses with the City of Omaha and Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The plan incorporates green spaces for stormwater management and multimodal connections including trails, bike paths and improved roads.
The master plan anticipates creating 1,600 new jobs and generating an estimated $604.7 million economic impact, benefiting 12 Qualified Census Tracts in North Omaha. Cost estimates accounted for inflation and real estate market conditions.
of becoming a nationally recognized museum. A capital campaign enabled a 16,000-square-foot expansion and restoration of the original building, creating a 56,500-square-foot destination.
Sustainability goals conflicted with indoor temperature and humidity stability requirements of a national museum. Energy modeling and collaboration with building envelope design allowed innovative engineering to achieve both goals.
Integrating systems into a carbon-neutral mass timber addition and historic building proved challenging. The design started at COVID-19’s peak in 2022, adding budget constraints. Highdesign facilities require extensive coordination between disciplines to conceal MEP and technology systems, minimizing visibility while allowing architecture and art to remain focal points.
MoNA successfully created an inclusive, sustainable environment where diverse audiences can enjoy art and culture for decades.
HONOR AWARD
Project:
Sandhills Global Technology Center
Firm: Alvine
Client: Southeast Community College
Southeast Community College constructed the Sandhills Global Technology Center, a new STEM building on its Lincoln campus. The four-story, 65,000-square-foot facility houses chemistry, biology, microbiology, biotechnology, computer information technology, design drafting technology, electronic systems
and continuing education programs. The facility features customized designs, modern technology and space for program expansion.
The building features specialized lighting systems emphasizing electrical routing and mechanical systems, plus sophisticated fume hoods, exhaust systems and air pressurization for laboratory spaces, promoting “learning on display.” The fourth floor contains drafting classrooms with glass teaching walls and open ceilings, allowing students to view building systems directly.
Advanced features include a 3D print lab, growing room, mammalian cell culture room and full-scale data center. The center supports upskilling, reskilling and training opportunities addressing Nebraska’s workforce needs.
Alvine designed the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and technology systems, including telecommunications, electronic security, audiovisual and acoustical consulting.
CATEGORY WINNER
Project: University of NebraskaLincoln’s College of Architecture
Expansion and Renovation Firm: HDR
Client: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Architecture Expansion and Renovation is a four-story addition improving vertical connectivity across all levels to Architecture Hall West and Architecture Hall East. The project enhances the academic
environment by introducing 14 new design studios and renovating eight existing studios.
A key component includes complete restoration and expansion of the original auditorium, formerly Room 127. This upgraded space accommodates larger audiences for events such as the Hyde Lecture Series, reinforcing the college’s commitment to fostering dialogue and innovation.
The project highlights mass timber construction’s potential, offering designers a tool to achieve aesthetic, structural and sustainable goals. As only the second mass timber building in Nebraska registered with WoodWorks, the project stands as a pioneering regional example.
The building elevates the student and faculty experience through thoughtful design and material innovation, serving as both functional academic space and inspiration for future architects to explore alternative construction methods.
Project:
BG Dean Mann Readiness Center
Firm: Farris Engineering
Client: South Dakota Department of the Military
The BG Dean Mann Readiness Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is a 56,600-squarefoot facility supporting the South Dakota Army National Guard’s recruiting, training and community engagement. Completed in 2024, the center houses a drill hall, classrooms, multipurpose rooms, secure armory vaults and
administrative offices.
Farris Engineering served as the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineer, delivering highperformance building systems balancing resiliency, efficiency and sustainability.
A highlight is an innovative HVAC system combining a 70-ton chiller with 270 ton-hours of thermal ice storage, shifting energy use to off-peak hours and reducing operating costs.
Additional features include high-efficiency condensing boilers, energy recovery systems and CO-based zone controls. Electrical design provided 480/277V service, backup generators and LED lighting with intelligent controls. Fire protection systems meet Department of Defense security and safety standards.
The project is designed to achieve LEED NC v4 Silver Certification. Despite a compressed federal schedule and program changes, the project was delivered within its $28 million budget.
HONOR AWARD | CATEGORY WINNER
Project:
US-75 - Hwy 370 to I-80 Interchange
Firm:
R.W. Engineering & Surveying, Inc.
Client: HDR Engineering Inc and Nebraska Department of Transportation
RW Engineering & Surveying was contracted by HDR Engineering and the Nebraska Department of Transportation to perform topographic surveying and CAD services for the US-75 corridor between Highway 370 and Interstate 80.
To address challenges of surveying a heavily
traveled corridor, RW Engineering & Surveying implemented a hybrid approach using mobile, aerial and terrestrial LiDAR technologies alongside conventional surveying methods. This strategy enabled rapid, high-resolution data collection with minimal traffic disruption and enhanced safety for field personnel. The integration of multiple LiDAR platforms allowed the firm to deliver a comprehensive dataset supporting HDR Engineering’s design team.
The project exemplifies sustainable and socially responsible design by reducing field exposure, minimizing lane closures and supporting long-term asset management. The work required careful coordination of diverse technologies and data formats, reflecting high technical complexity and interdisciplinary collaboration.
By leveraging advanced geospatial tools, RW Engineering & Surveying helped elevate engineering standards while demonstrating how modern surveying techniques can meet evolving demands of transportation planning and design.
HONOR AWARD | CATEGORY WINNER
Project:
Ashland Wetland Mitigation Bank
Firm: Benesch
Client: Nebraska Department of Transportation
The Ashland Wetland Bank, near Ashland, Nebraska, is a 110-acre site developed to support the Nebraska Department of Transportation’s wetland mitigation banking program.
Benesch led design for this multi-phase project, which rehabilitated 47 acres of farmed wetlands and reestablished 31 acres through sediment removal, ditch plugging, microtopography creation and native seeding. The project required coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Interagency Review Team, plus public engagement to address flooding concerns from neighboring landowners.
Benesch advanced the project from initial planning through final design, PS&E submittals and construction support. The team’s use of wetland functional assessment, hydrologic modeling, grading models and elevation checks ensured ecological success and regulatory compliance.
The Ashland Wetland Bank provides a sustainable, cost-effective solution for NDOT’s infrastructure projects by offering mitigation credits. The project demonstrates engineering’s value in environmental stewardship and sustainable design, serving as a model for future wetland banking efforts.
HONOR AWARD |
CATEGORY WINNER
Project: David City Water Treatment
Plant Upgrades
Firm: JEO Consulting Group
Client: City of David City
Upgrades project transformed a 40-year-old facility. Facing aging infrastructure and water-quality challenges, David City partnered with JEO Consulting Group to implement Nebraska’s first municipal closed circuit reverse osmosis system.
HONOR AWARD
Project: Copper Creek Interceptor
Relocation
Firm: Benesch
Client: City of Omaha
The Copper Creek Sewer Interceptor Relocation project replaced an aging 90-inch aerial sewer crossing with a resilient multi-barrel siphon system and approximately 2,700 linear feet of new 96-inch HDPE-lined concrete pipe.
Project: Papillion Creek Emergency
Manhole Repair
Firm: HDR
Client: City of Omaha
HONOR AWARD
Project:
OPW 53753 Nicholas Street
Sewer Extension Phase 3B
Firm: Lamp Rynearson
Client:
City of Omaha, Public Works Division
The Nicholas Street Sewer Extension Phase 3B project replaced an outdated sanitary system from the late 1880s and storm system from the 1920s. As the final phase of a multi-year initiative to separate storm and sanitary sewers in Omaha, the project addressed
environmental and public health needs by reducing river pollution and modernizing aging infrastructure.
Lamp Rynearson’s dual role as design engineer and construction manager enabled a multidisciplinary approach to overcoming significant challenges. The project corridor traversed an urban area with a narrow right-of-way and buildings listed on the National Historic Registry. Installation of large-diameter sewers — often 10 to 16 feet deeper than typical — demanded advanced engineering and precise construction.
Innovative joint contracting with the Metropolitan Utilities District allowed concurrent replacement of all water lines and service connections. This strategy streamlined construction, reduced costs and minimized impacts on residents and businesses. Public outreach and stakeholder engagement ensured transparency throughout the 12 construction phases.
Project improvements included rehabilitation of aerators and gravity filters; construction of a new intermediate clearwell and pump building; clearwell upgrades; backwash tank improvements; chemical feed enhancements; and building upgrades.
The advanced CCRO process recovers 85% to 92% of water, compared to 75% in traditional RO systems, reducing waste and easing strain on the wastewater plant. A degassifier reduces chemical use. Automated controls and remote monitoring let operators manage the system efficiently.
New and existing systems were integrated within the original footprint while maintaining full operations. Careful phasing ensured uninterrupted water service.
The project, funded by the Nebraska State Revolving Fund Program including over $6.3 million in loan forgiveness, extends the plant’s life by over 20 years and positions the city for growth.
This critical infrastructure project transformed a wastewater interceptor carrying 35 million gallons of flow daily into a flood-resistant system.
The project overcame extraordinary challenges, including its location at the confluence of two creeks within a FEMA floodplain and levee systems. The team employed innovative construction methods using secant pile shafts for deep excavations and tunneling beneath Copper Creek to minimize environmental impacts to wetlands and levees. Strategic material selection included HDPE-lined RCP for open-cut installations and FRP pipes for the tunneled siphon.
The project secured $26.1 million through three separate grants and achieved substantial completion in May 2025.
Beyond addressing infrastructure needs, the project delivered community benefits by improving public spaces through removal of visible infrastructure, upgrading trails, stabilizing streambanks and adding tree plantings.
pipeline is the only interceptor sending up to 130 million gallons per day of wastewater to the plant.
In 2004, while performing a site visit to replace stormwater penetrations, the team discovered a manhole was missing — not just the lid, but the entire structure. After securing the area, the engineering team discovered the side-saddle manhole had collapsed into the interceptor along with part of the pipeline.
The team immediately began crafting solutions, knowing spring runoff in five months could bring significantly more flow. The emergency forced the team to field-design repairs, create a bypass pumping approach and establish procedures for exceeding maximum temporary pump system throughput. The team integrated the project with the larger interceptor project to simplify future access. Coordinating with numerous stakeholders, the team overcame challenges, repaired the levee and restored the site.
HONOR AWARD
Project:
Wakefield Water Treatment Plan
Firm: Olsson
Client: City of Wakefield
The Wakefield Water System serves approximately 1,500 residents and various industries, which account for over half of the city’s water usage. The original pressure filter water treatment
facility, built in the 1940s and expanded in the 1990s, could not meet the city’s projected demands and required replacement. In April 2020, Olsson completed an evaluation of the facility and began designing a new pressure filter treatment facility with a capacity of 1.2 million gallons per day to address current and future needs.
The new facility includes provisions for expansion with additional pumps, filter vessels and chemical feed equipment. It also features a backwash recycle system that allows the city to reuse 90% of the backwash effluent. Funded through a combination of loans and grants from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, construction was completed and the facility became operational in December 2024.
HONOR WITH DISTINCTION AWARD |
CATEGORY WINNER
Project:
North Fork Riverfront Development
Firm: JEO Consulting Group
Client: City of Norfolk
For decades, the North Fork Elkhorn River flowed through Norfolk, Nebraska. The river once powered the Sugar City Cereal Mill and anchored
Johnson Park, a community space born of the Great Depression’s WPA efforts. But repeated flooding severed the city’s connection to the river.
In 2017, the City of Norfolk partnered with JEO Consulting Group, Riverwise Engineering and Big Muddy Workshop to restore Johnson Park and reimagine the riverfront.
The transformation included replacing the aging First Street bridge and upgrading surrounding roadways. Engineers removed the old mill dam and installed seven whitewater drop structures, creating a kayaking, river surfing and tubing experience while restoring ecological health.
Johnson Park was revitalized with expanded trails, a splash pad, festival grounds, a basketball court/ice rink, modern restrooms, an updated playground and a new amphitheater.
Since its grand opening in September 2024, thousands have gathered in the park and on the water.
HONOR AWARD
Project:
Blair Water Treatment Plant
Expansion Phase V
Firm: HDR
Client: City of Blair
Facing increasing demands for city and industrial water, the Phase V project adds 7 million gallons per day capacity via a stand-alone parallel treatment train to the City of Blair’s Water Treatment Plant.
The project expands the treatment process including presedimentation, softening, recarbonation, filtering, clearwells, chemicals and transmission. The new treatment train interconnects to the existing trains at the filter piping to use the existing high service pumps. A new 24-inch industrial transmission project doubles the pipeline capacity to Cargill’s campus.
During construction, the city requested additional improvements to provide greater redundancy in water plant operations, including extending the industrial high-service pump discharge line, adding a new air compressor and polymer feed system, and connecting an emergency residuals overflow pipe to the equalization basin.
The project accommodates anticipated future expansions, facilitates regional economic growth, and improves safety, operational flexibility and energy efficiency. With limited space, the team located new facilities adjacent to the Missouri River and maintained plant operations throughout construction.
HONOR AWARD
Project:
Harlan County Reservoir Methodist Cove Ecosystem Restoration
Firm: Olsson
Client: USACE Kansas City District
Harlan County Lake, built in the 1950s after a Republican River flood, has experienced significant sedimentation from stormwater runoff and shoreline erosion. Methodist Cove was silted, with water
levels rarely high enough to connect the cove to the main lake, limiting fish access and habitat.
Olsson, as a joint venture partner with Mead & Hunt, stepped in to restore the lake’s ecosystem. The team focused on stabilizing shorelines, increasing connectivity between the cove and the main lake, and improving aquatic habitat for fish spawning. These efforts support self-sustaining fish populations and provide long-term benefits for the next 50 years.
Olsson’s role included survey work; hydrologic and hydraulic analysis; embankment and structure stability analysis; geotechnical services and design. The project area contains known cultural sites and burial grounds, requiring careful mapping and monitoring during construction.
Funded through USACE’s Section 1135 program, Olsson worked closely with USACE to meet the strict September 2023 bidding deadline.
HONOR AWARD |
CATEGORY WINNER
Project: US Highway 71 - Okoboji
Firm: Schemmer
Client:
Iowa Department of Transportation
U.S. 71 between East and West Okoboji Lakes is the gateway to the Iowa Great Lakes. Replacing 2.55 miles of failing pavement required precise timing. To protect the summer
economy, Schemmer and the Iowa DOT scheduled construction outside Memorial Day to Labor Day, coordinating with the cities of Arnolds Park and Okoboji, emergency services, chambers of commerce, corridor businesses and residents.
Working with both cities and local design partners, the team incorporated enhanced landscaping. Signals at four intersections were upgraded and two new signals added, connected by a fiber-optic backbone for corridor-wide coordination.
Sidewalks were widened from four to an ADA-compliant five feet, and a portion of the Great Lakes Spine Trail was replaced. Sediment and erosion controls protected lake water quality throughout construction.
Virtual and in-person public meetings kept stakeholders informed and helped refine construction phasing. The result is a safer, smoother gateway that sustains tourism and supports year-round mobility.
HONOR AWARD
Project:
Saddle Creek & Leavenworth Intersection
Firm: Benesch
Client: City of Omaha; University of Nebraska Medical Center; University of Nebraska at Omaha
The Saddle Creek Campus Improvements project transformed the intersection of Saddle
Creek and Leavenworth Street, one of Omaha’s busiest corridors, into a safer, more efficient gateway for the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus expansion.
Benesch partnered with UNMC and the City of Omaha to deliver comprehensive infrastructure upgrades including pavement reconstruction, lane reconfiguration, storm water drainage replacements, sanitary sewer improvements, retaining walls, traffic signals and enhanced pedestrian facilities. The fasttracked team addressed complex challenges such as protecting existing structures, maintaining business access, improving pedestrian safety and completing design and construction on an accelerated schedule in a tight corridor.
HONOR AWARD
Project:
UPRR Omaha Bridge 23.84 over the Elkhorn River Replacement Firm: GFT
Client: Union Pacific Railroad
The Union Pacific Railroad Omaha Subdivision Bridge 23.84, built in 1906, was a vital yet aging link across the Elkhorn River in Waterloo, Nebraska. After catastrophic flooding in 2019 exposed vulnerabilities in the fracture-critical spans and scour-sensitive piers, Union Pacific turned to GFT to
Project:
Eppley Airfield Terminal
Entrance Drive Expansion
Firm: Lamp Rynearson
Client: Omaha Airport Authority
The Eppley Airfield Terminal Entrance Drive Expansion transformed Omaha’s airport approach, providing safer crossings, easier circulation and reduced traffic congestion for travelers.
Roadway capacity was expanded, curbs were
removed and a circulation system was designed to serve current needs and future growth. The work unfolded in eight meticulously planned stages, keeping the airport fully operational throughout. This was made possible by collaboration among the Omaha Airport Authority, the Federal Aviation Administration and a wide team of partners.
A new glass canopy, 894 panes strong, protects travelers and creates a striking first impression of Omaha. Crews braved overnight shifts and winter weather to ensure minimal disruptions, keeping Eppley running smoothly.
For nearly 40 years, Lamp Rynearson has partnered with the Omaha Airport Authority and Federal Aviation Administration to advance projects that strengthen Eppley Airfield. This effort continues that legacy, delivering safety, efficiency and an improved traveler experience.
replace this critical two-track crossing.
The new bridge, completed in March 2025, was strategically located 55 feet south of the original alignment to allow uninterrupted rail service during construction. The structure features two precast concrete box girder approach spans and six 130.5-foot steel plate girder spans with a composite concrete deck. Substructure piers, founded on driven steel H-piles and constructed within cofferdams, were engineered to withstand a 100-year scour event.
Nearly 1.2 miles of new embankment elevated the track profile by three feet. Temporary causeways and bridges were carefully staged to balance constructability with ecological stewardship.
The project eliminates fracture-critical elements, reduces future maintenance and enhances reliability for one of Union Pacific’s busiest freight corridors.
Project: 168th Street Improvements
Firm: HDR
Client: City of Omaha
As part of the City of Omaha’s Capital Improvement Plan, the 168th Street Improvements project addressed limited roadway capacity, a narrow bridge, rural drainage features and inadequate pedestrian facilities.
A key north-south route for both Omaha and Douglas counties, 168th Street is one of the few
roads extending from county line to county line. Project upgrades include widening 168th Street into a four-lane divided urban section, replacing and expanding the bridge over Zorinsky Lake, adding center turn lanes and traffic signals, and connecting sidewalks and the bicycle network. Due to high traffic volume, staged construction kept the bridge open throughout the project. The city regularly updated the public via KeepOmahaMoving.com, providing schedules and traffic impact details.
Key benefits include enhanced safety, increased capacity, improved traffic operations, reduced peak-hour congestion and better drainage management. The project was completed six weeks ahead of schedule and within budget, providing southwest Omaha residents faster, safer and more reliable travel.
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Project: Capehart Road Reconstruction and Construction Services
Firm: JEO Consulting Group
Client: City of Gretna
The City of Gretna contracted with JEO Consulting Group for engineering design services for Capehart Road between U.S. Highway 6 and the eastern edge of GXP. This portion of the road supports the park. JEO provided construction administration and observation for the GXP-supported project and
an adjacent Sarpy County portion designed by Lamp Rynearson to support incoming residential development.
Thiele Geotech provided geotechnical and materials testing, Midwest Right of Way Services acquired right-of-way, Olmsted and Perry Consulting Engineers provided traffic signal design and Graham Construction served as general contractor for both portions.
Funding was a joint effort among the city, Sarpy County and an adjacent subdivision developer. JEO collaborated with all parties to develop an interlocal agreement outlining costsharing terms and responsibilities.
The first two phases were finished before GXP’s September 2023 grand opening. Work continued eastward to tie into the Sarpy County portion.
Coordinating separate design teams and phasing plans required careful collaboration. Capehart Road now features enhanced safety and supports future growth.
MERIT AWARD
Project: Road 37
Infrastructure Improvements
Firm: Olsson
Client: City of David City
The Road 37 Infrastructure Improvements project in David City addressed critical infrastructure needs when a major agricultural processing company announced plans for a new industrial facility in northwest David City. The existing two-lane gravel road and at-grade railroad crossing created safety and operational concerns.
Olsson, as engineering consultant and project manager, designed a 1.5-mile, threelane paved corridor and a four-span, 460-foot precast prestressed concrete bridge eliminating the hazardous at-grade crossing. Innovative construction methods, including prefabricated vertical drains and accelerated soil settlement, allowed the road to open in time for the facility’s opening. A soybean-based concrete sealer protects the infrastructure while promoting local agriculture.
Intersection upgrades at Highway N-15 and Road 37 include widening for turn lanes to facilitate safer traffic flow. The project required close coordination with BNSF, careful drainage management and wetland protection.
Funding came from tax increment financing and a $500,000 state grant, enabling utility extensions and intersection improvements benefiting local businesses including a co-op, concrete plant and implement dealership.
MERIT AWARD
Project: Benjamin Avenue –13th Street to 1st Street
Firm: Schemmer
Client: City of Norfolk
Benjamin Avenue is a main arterial through Norfolk’s commercial core. Aging pavement, dense driveways and limited turning space from 1st Street to 13th Street produced congestion and a high crash rate. Schemmer delivered a full reconstruction pairing durable pavement with safety upgrades and civic beautification.
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Project:
Sandhills Global Youth Complex
Firm: Olsson
Client:
Sandhills Global Youth Complex
Complex transformed an undeveloped former landfill into Nebraska’s
project, 16 years in the making, exemplifies engineering
The design widens Benjamin Avenue to add a continuous center turn lane, addressing left-turn conflicts and improving circulation. New curb-and-gutter and a modern storm sewer system enhance drainage and reduce standing water. Widened sidewalks, improved crossings and new street lighting elevate walkability and nighttime visibility.
Utility coordination allowed overhead power to be buried, reducing maintenance exposure, improving reliability and transforming the corridor’s appearance. This undergrounding, combined with the completestreets approach, showcases an integrated solution balancing mobility, safety and quality of life.
Schemmer’s team sequenced work and coordinated stakeholders to maintain access while advancing the project. The result is a resilient corridor that reduces conflict points, improves safety and renews critical infrastructure.
Olsson tackled significant technical challenges including floodplain management, NWDEE waste requirements and the environmental complexities of building on a former landfill site. The strategic location required meticulous traffic planning while beautifying a major city gateway.
The complex’s eight synthetic turf fields were designed to withstand Nebraska’s variable climate while minimizing maintenance. The project embodies inclusive design through the playground and Homer’s Heroes field for children with physical and intellectual disabilities, demonstrating how thoughtful planning creates truly accessible community spaces.
The complex addresses multiple community needs: providing premier facilities for local youth, creating economic opportunities through tournament hosting projected to bring $9 million in first-year revenue, and establishing a regional draw expected to attract 100,000 visitors annually.
Olsson’s comprehensive engineering approach delivered this landmark project on schedule for April 2025 completion.
HONOR AWARD
Project:
WRRF Consolidation Plans
Firm: Benesch
Client: City of Lincoln
The City of Lincoln’s Water Resource Recovery Facility Consolidation Plans project addressed the challenge of organizing nearly a century of records for the Theresa Street and
Northeast WRRFs. With 3,447 plan sheets in paper and electronic formats, Benesch partnered with city operations and maintenance staff to gather, verify and consolidate documentation.
The team developed a detailed plan, set index tables, categorized records by discipline and structure, and conducted field walkthroughs to compare existing conditions with available plans, digitally noting discrepancies. Structure indexes, hyperlinks, bookmarks, thumbnails and a user-friendly directory were introduced to enhance usability and ensure the resource could be easily updated as facilities evolve.
The consolidation plan was designed with diverse users in mind, supporting regular and emergency maintenance, record keeping, asset management, risk management and wastewater master planning. This innovative approach streamlines access to critical information and sets a new benchmark for documentation and infrastructure management.
HONOR AWARD
Project:
The Arthur Multi-Family Project
Firm: E & A Consulting Group, Inc.
Client: Burlington Capital, Access Commercial, Sower Investments Partners
The Arthur Project represents a landmark achievement in urban redevelopment, blending high-density housing with historic preservation in the heart of Omaha. Anchored by renovation of the Pittman Veterinary Building, a 1948 Art
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Project: Schramm Park SRA
Interactive Stream and Canyon Pond
Firm: Felsburg Holt & Ullevig
Client: Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
The Interactive Stream and Canyon Pond project at Schramm Park State Recreation Area transforms a historic fish hatchery canyon into an immersive, all-abilities learning landscape.
In partnership with the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, a team including Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture, Big Muddy Workshop and Felsburg Holt & Ullevig created a unique interactive space adjacent to a new classroom treehouse structure. Felsburg Holt & Ullevig delivered civil, structural and water resources engineering for the project, including a wetland, interactive stream and coldwater pond.
Working within a narrow, steep canyon with legacy hatchery infrastructure, Felsburg Holt & Ullevig shaped the site’s grading, enhanced the coldwater supply source, updated water delivery and managed stormwater runoff. Limited access, steep slopes, soft soils and water seeps introduced challenges.
Reconstructed boardwalks, a pedestrian bridge and an ADA ramp bring visitors to the water’s edge, unifying education, recreation and ecology.
Schramm Park offers a distinctive destination where engineering is visible and fun, turning curiosity into conservation.
Project:
The Play Meadow at The Prairies
Firm: E & A Consulting Group, Inc.
Client: The Prairies SID & HOA
The Play Meadow at The Prairies demonstrates how engineering creates infrastructure enhancing quality of life.
Located on a 0.73-acre parcel adjacent to the neighborhood pool and community center, the park transforms challenging grades into an
Moderne structure and city-designated landmark, the project honors the legacy of Dr. A.B. Pittman, Omaha’s first African American veterinarian, while creating a new residential community.
E&A Consulting Group served as lead civil engineer, providing services including surveys, entitlements, site planning, landscape design, stormwater management, public improvements and certification. E&A addressed site constraints on a 2.5-acre site with a 30-foot grade differential and three surrounding public streets while achieving density goals of 129 dwelling units per acre. Engineering solutions introduced on-street parking and stormwater management strategies.
The Arthur delivers 329 market-rate apartments within a Transit-Oriented District, advancing Omaha’s urban housing goals. By integrating historic preservation with modern engineering, the project sets a precedent for urban infill development.
accessible, multi-functional amenity.
E&A Consulting Group led engineering, surveying, landscape architecture and construction administration for the $1.15 million project. The firm delivered grading solutions to manage a four-foot elevation change, ADA-compliant paths, drainage and stormwater systems and utility coordination.
The park features a 16-element play meadow, a swing grove, flexible lawn space and an aspen grove with a meandering trail that buffers noise while creating a natural retreat. Native prairie plantings support pollinators and reduce maintenance.
Funded through SID No. 537, HOA contributions and private donations, the project established a $50,000 maintenance reserve. E&A facilitated approvals from the Omaha Parks Department, Park Board and City Council.
The Play Meadow showcases the profession’s value in enhancing community livability through sustainable, inclusive public spaces.
MERIT AWARD
Project: South Central Public Power
District Clay Center Service Center
Firm: Schemmer
Client:
South Central Public Power District
South Central Public Power District’s new Service Center transformed a field into a resilient hub.
On a 7.3-acre greenfield, Schemmer regraded the site, built a pad and created a detention basin. NDOT
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Project:
UNO Central Utility Plan MEP Upgrades
Firm: LEO A DALY
Client: University of Nebraska Omaha
The University of Nebraska Omaha is an urban campus with undergraduate enrollment over 12,000. This project replaced major chiller and boiler equipment within the campus’s central utility plant, which distributes chilled water and steam for heating and cooling.
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Project: Community Alliance Integrated Health Center
Firm: Ehrhart Griffin & Associates
Client: Community Alliance
The Community Alliance Integrated Health Center expands access to integrated mental and physical health care for thousands of Omaha residents.
The 4.75-acre site presented significant challenges. Uneven grades demanded creative design solutions such as landscaped terraces and retaining walls while ensuring ADA accessibility.
An existing sanitary sewer line conflicting with the building footprint required relocation, requiring coordination with the City of Omaha and precise construction sequencing.
For stormwater management, instead of traditional detention basins consuming valuable space, engineers divided runoff into two separate drainage systems. This approach met environmental standards while reducing costs and preserving land for plazas and green spaces.
The result is a 120,000-square-foot facility with more than 400 parking stalls, safe pedestrian circulation and resilient infrastructure.
Delivered on time and within budget, the project equips Community Alliance to expand its mission, offering integrated care to thousands across Omaha.
coordination ensured a safe entrance. A storage yard using recycled concrete was designed and secured with remote-operated gates.
The prefabricated metal building consolidates critical functions including a heated truck bay for up to 12 line trucks, wash bay, warehouse, shop, office, IT room and covered exterior storage. In-floor radiant heat, HVLS fans, backup generator, LED lighting and low-flow fixtures improve energy efficiency and productivity.
A severe storm soon tested the design as the center housed mutual-aid linemen and coordinated crews. Heated bays eliminated 15 to 30 minutes of cold-start delay per truck, accelerating outage response. The wash bay and organized storage improve fleet upkeep while the comfortable environment boosts morale.
The Service Center strengthens community resilience and offers a model for utility facilities.
The central utility plant’s successful operation is critical to maintaining UNO’s academic mission. It provides the heating and cooling backbone for a comfortable learning environment and supports research studies benefiting the greater community.
The UNO CUP had reached a critical point in equipment life expectancy, increasing risk to resiliency and operating expenses. Much of the equipment requiring replacement was original to the CUP construction, dating to the mid-1970s.
The team designed high-efficiency equipment replacement and refurbishment solutions. Space limitations and supply chain disruption required creative thinking to minimize delays and cost impacts.
Project execution prioritized involvement of interns and recent engineering graduates, providing a realworld learning experience reinforcing the importance of engineering education.
Project: Child Saving Institute
Firm: Ehrhart Griffin & Associates
Client: Child Saving Institute
The Child Saving Institute Campus Expansion strengthens a vital community institution in Omaha. Located at 46th and Dodge streets, the multi-phase development expands services in early childhood education, juvenile justice, child welfare and employee wellness.
The project includes a 58,350-square-foot building addition, renovation of existing facilities and construction of a 136-stall parking lot designed for dual use as parking and outdoor community event space. Ehrhart Griffin & Associates provided civil engineering services addressing significant challenges within a dense urban site.
Phase 1 delivered functional parking west of 46th Street while Phase 2 expanded the eastside campus with a child drop-off lane, green spaces for outdoor classrooms, ADA-compliant pathways and access to a below-grade parking garage. Site design integrated grading, utilities and stormwater management systems complying with city ordinances.
The team also designed City of Omaha public improvements along Harney Street. By enabling the Child Saving Institute to expand critical services, the project demonstrates how engineering enhances public health, safety and welfare.
The 2026 Charles Durham Achievement Award, one of the highest honors conferred by the American Council of Engineering Companies Nebraska, has been awarded to Rob Brigham, chief executive officer with JEO. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in the engineering profession and strong commitment to community service.
Brigham’s professional journey began nearly 40 years ago when he worked summers on a survey crew for JEO while earning his undergraduate degree in finance. Graduating from law school in 1996, he returned to the company in a business operations role. He was promoted to CEO in 2007.
Under his leadership, the firm more than tripled in size and expanded into Iowa, Kansas and South Dakota, strengthening its multidisciplinary services and regional impact. Brigham has also led creation and growth of the company’s subsidiaries, including JEO Building Company, JEO Investments and Sand Creek Construction Company.
Although not an engineer by training, Brigham has played an active leadership role in the industry. He served on the ACEC Nebraska board from 2010 to 2017, holding each officer role including president from 2014 to 2015. Brigham was a member of the ACEC Nebraska PAC Board
Congressman Don Bacon has been awarded the 2026 Nebraska Champion for Engineering Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies Nebraska for his leadership and support of the state’s engineering industry.
“I’m grateful to receive the 2026 Nebraska Engineering Champion Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Nebraska. Nebraska’s engineers play a vital role in building safe, reliable infrastructure that strengthens our economy and improves quality of life across the state,” Bacon said.
Bacon represents Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. A retired U.S. Air Force brigadier general, he served nearly 30 years on active duty. Congressman Bacon serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Agriculture Committee and currently chairs the Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation. He has been a strong advocate for investing in infrastructure that strengthens Nebraska’s economy, supporting projects that enhance transportation, water systems, broadband access and military installations.
“Congressman Don Bacon puts Nebraska and the country ahead of party politics. He was one of only 13 Republicans to support the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which delivered funding
of Trustees from 2010 to 2021 and served as chair from 2015 to 2020.
He currently serves as vice chair of the ACEC National Market Intelligence Committee and is a member of the ACEC National Leadership Circle focused on legislative advocacy.
Brigham has dedicated time to local leadership roles, including serving 24 years on the Wahoo Public Schools Board and many other community organizations.
“I’m incredibly honored to receive this award,” Brigham said. “The engineering profession plays a vital role in shaping strong, resilient communities, and I’ve been blessed to work alongside incredible professionals.”
JEO is a full-service architecture, engineering, surveying and planning firm with 450 professionals across 16 regional offices.
for critical road, bridge, broadband and water system improvement projects to Nebraska,” said Rob Brigham, CEO at JEO Consulting Group.
Following the 2019 Midwest floods, which devastated Offutt Air Force Base and Camp Ashland, Bacon secured more than $1.6 billion in emergency federal funding to clean up, rebuild and modernize both installations. Following his support for the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Eppley Airfield has received more than $70 million to modernize this regional transportation hub. The legislation has provided more than $25 million to the cities of Omaha and Wahoo for sewer and gas pipeline replacement projects.
ACEC Nebraska established the Nebraska Champion for Engineering Award to recognize outstanding individuals who have collaborated with the association to support the state’s engineering profession.
Deputy Director of Engineering Khalil Jaber of the Nebraska Department of Transportation has been awarded the 2026 Nebraska Engineering Pillar Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies for Nebraska for his leadership and service to the profession.
Over a nearly 36-year career, Jaber has been involved in many key initiatives at NDOT, including assuming NEPA Assignment 326 and currently seeking full NEPA Assignment 327. He was also involved in implementing the Federal Funds Purchase Program, which allows NDOT to purchase federal funds used by local public agencies in exchange for state cash and tailor projects to better meet their needs.
“It is a privilege and an honor to receive this acknowledgement,” said Jaber, who has served in his role since 2012. “This award signifies the success and importance of our partnership and
could not have been achieved without the commitment and help of our teammates and the absolute support of the director’s office.”
Jaber earned a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Kansas State University and holds the Registered Professional Engineer certification. He has been a certified Project Management Professional since January 2008.
Prior to his current role, Jaber served as program management engineer, public transportation engineer in the rail and transit sections, project engineer and consultant coordinator in roadway design, and field project manager in the District 5 Bridgeport Office.
“Deputy Director Jaber truly embodies what it means to be a public servant,” said NDOT Director Vicki Kramer. “Khalil has led at every level of our organization, setting the standard in performance, ethics and leadership. I am personally thankful for his friendship and counsel as we’ve navigated complex situations.”
ACEC Nebraska established the Nebraska Engineering Pillar Award to recognize outstanding engineers who have supported the organization and contributed to the engineering community.
Jeff Morrison, P.E., an associate project manager at Olsson, has been selected as a 2026 Young Professional of the Year by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Nebraska. The award recognizes exceptional engineers under age 35 who demonstrate outstanding technical ability, leadership and meaningful community impact.
During his 10 years at Olsson, Morrison has advanced some of Nebraska’s most high-impact civil and infrastructure projects. He served as lead civil engineer for Lincoln’s first hyperscale data center, a landmark regional project requiring precise coordination, innovative engineering and rigorous technical standards. His work also supported critical health care growth for local organizations including Madonna Rehabilitation Center and Tabitha.
“Jeff is a leader who brings both technical excellence and a deep sense of responsibility to the communities he serves,” said Brad Marshall, P.E., vice president and senior team leader at Olsson. “He fosters collaboration, mentors young professionals and consistently delivers work that positively impacts Nebraska.”
Morrison’s commitment to service extends beyond his engineering work. He coaches youth soccer with the YMCA and regularly mentors high school and college students
exploring engineering careers. He also supports local families in need through community outreach initiatives and volunteers weekly through his church.
Additionally, Morrison volunteers at the annual Cornhusker State Games, assisting with the pole vault event and the Morrison Family Relay. Morrison returns every summer to present the Morrison Family Relay Award, dedicated to his father, who served as the track and field director for many years.
“Beyond his professional achievements, Jeff actively seeks opportunities to improve lives through engineering solutions and his dedication to helping those in need,” Marshall said.
A Nebraska native, Morrison resides in Lincoln with his family. He earned his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Nebraska, Iowa, Georgia and Oregon.
Raeanna Thiele, vice president of Thiele Geotech, Inc. has been selected as a Young Professional of the Year Award winner, presented by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Nebraska. The honor recognizes engineers under the age of 35 who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievement, leadership within the engineering industry, and meaningful community involvement.
In addition to her role as vice president, Thiele is also a member of the company’s board of directors where she plays a critical role in providing strategic leadership while managing complex geotechnical engineering projects across the region. Her work contributes directly to the continued growth, technical excellence and long-term success of Thiele Geotech, a Nebraska-based firm known for its expertise in geotechnical, materials and environmental engineering.
A lifelong Nebraskan, Thiele earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the
University of Nebraska and is a graduate of the prestigious Walter Scott Jr. Scholarship Program at the University of Nebraska Omaha.
Thiele’s dedication extends well beyond her professional responsibilities. She actively supports and volunteers with numerous organizations and outreach initiatives, including the Omaha Food Bank canned food drive, Wow! That’s Engineering outreach events, ASCE STEM Youth Outreach, Career Rocket, and multiple engineering presentations at the University of Nebraska Omaha and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
“Raeanna exemplifies the values of leadership, service and technical excellence that define the ACEC NE Young Professional of the Year Award,” said Robert Lapke, president of Thiele Geotech. “Her impact on our firm, the profession and the community reflects a deep commitment to engineering as a force for positive change.”
The ACEC NE Young Professional of the Year Award is one of the organization’s highest honors for emerging professionals and highlights individuals who are shaping the future of the engineering industry through innovation, leadership and service.
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The announcement followed the release of two major research studies documenting the region’s demographic challenges and workforce shifts. The Brain Drain and Perception Study, conducted with Lightcast and DCI, found that while Omaha remains highly competitive with peer metropolitan areas on livability and affordability, it faces growing risk if it cannot retain and attract young professionals.
“Talent is the defining economic issue of the next decade,” Heath Mello, president and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber, said in a release put out that same day. “Omaha is strong. We compete well on livability, affordability and quality of life. But this study confirms what employers are telling us every day — our momentum is constrained by talent loss, especially among young, college-educated adults.”
Mayor John Ewing Jr. joined Mello on stage to announce the initiative, emphasizing it would be a community movement bringing together employers, education partners, workforce organizations and civic leadership.
“This is a coordinated movement, with accountability, data and real action behind it,” Ewing said. “The cities that win will be the places that keep their best people.”
Brain Gain Omaha will be led by a task force co-chaired by the Mayor’s Office, the Greater Omaha Chamber and privatesector leadership.
The research showed Omaha has been a modest net importer of talent over the past decade, with only three of the last 10 years showing net losses. Pandemic-era outflows reversed by 2022, though the region lost roughly 500 people on net to other
metropolitan areas that year while offsetting losses by attracting residents from rural areas.
In peer benchmarking against Dallas, Denver, Minneapolis, Kansas City and Phoenix, Omaha tied with Dallas for the best composite score. The region’s strongest advantages lie in everyday livability and affordability, including low poverty rates, strong K-12 outcomes, the second-lowest overall cost of living and the shortest commute times.
However, the study identified significant disadvantages in wages, connectivity and diversity. Omaha ranks low on costof-living-adjusted and real wages and has recently lagged in real wage growth. The metro is the least racially and ethnically diverse of the benchmarked regions, and Nebraska’s property tax and inheritance tax structure further dampens competitiveness.
The perception study revealed that Omaha’s biggest barrier is not performance but perception. Respondents with greater knowledge or firsthand experience rated the region more favorably, suggesting Omaha could improve perceptions by increasing exposure in key labor markets.
“Omaha is highly competitive with its peer markets, with strong livability and affordability, but its growth is at risk of stalling out if the region is unable to retain and attract young talent,” said Josh Wright, executive vice president and head of strategy and growth for Lightcast’s public sector.
Wright, the keynote speaker, spoke about the Future Ready Workforce Study examining employment changes in the region’s
top five employment clusters, showing a rapid increase in highertech roles driven by AI and automation.
The annual meeting marked a leadership transition, with Paul West, managing partner of Carson Wealth, assuming the role of board chair for 2026. David E. Cota, executive vice president at First National Bank of Omaha, will serve as chair-elect and become chair in 2027. Beth Whited, former president of Union Pacific Railroad, completed her term as 2025 chair.
“Greater Omaha is at an important moment, and the chamber plays a critical role in bringing leaders together around a shared vision for growth, competitiveness and opportunity,” West said.
Mello outlined the chamber’s priorities for the coming year: Omaha business growth, talent retention through the Brain Gain initiative, policy advocacy, increased member engagement and providing meaningful events.
The chamber presented several awards during the meeting. Anna Castner Wightman, senior director of corporate affairs at First National of Nebraska, received the Chair’s Dedicated Service Award. David Arnold of Hawkins Construction and Chad Denton, president and partner of CFO Services, shared Volunteer of the Year honors. Nathan L Meisgeier of Werner Enterprises received the Talent Innovator of the Year award.
Ewing proclaimed the day as Carmen Tapio Day, recognizing Tapio’s service to the community and work growing North Omaha’s economy.
A happy hour concluded the event.
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CHERI DURYEA MCPHERSON PRESIDENT, DURYEA STRATEGIC MARKETING
Before she spent a dozen successful years as an entrepreneur and 21 years before that honing her skills in the marketing field, Cheri Duryea McPherson was just another college student trying to figure out what to major in. A seemingly pedestrian decision, the choice of degree had stumped the multitalented Omaha native for the better part of three years.
“I had seven majors in college. I could not decide what I wanted to do,” she said with a chuckle. “I mean from law to dance, I just couldn’t make up my mind.”
Duryea McPherson had reason to be undecided, considering the many things she’d been exposed to and which she had an aptitude for growing up.
“There were lots of attorneys in my family: my father, my grandfather, my uncles were all attorneys, so that was kind of in my mind coming out of high school,” she said. “The dance piece, my grandmother was a ballerina with the New York Civic Ballet and I started ballet when I was four. I danced in college but realized you either have to be good enough to go to New York and do it now, or there’s nothing to do with this major. I was not good enough to go to New York so that went by the wayside.
“By the second semester of my junior year, I still didn’t have a major. Finally, one of the counselors said, ‘You’ve got to pick something or you’re never going to get out of here.’ Well, I’d had this marketing class that I really liked, so I picked that.”
Duryea McPherson started her career during one of the most transformative periods in the history of the advertising industry. Technology — from emails to websites to social media — would all come online during this time, radically changing how client messages reached their intended audience, redefining the lumbering agency system in the process. It was adapt or die, and at a breakneck pace to boot.
“I cut my teeth in the direct response world: direct mail, newspaper inserts, all of that kind of thing,” she said. “A lot of those, particularly newspaper inserts, aren’t around anymore, really. The benefit I had is that most everything I did, I was expected to be able to measure a result.
“If you have brand, there absolutely are results for that brand but it’s often hard to measure. That was really the push for a lot of digital and social media, is that you can track a lot of those things. So that was one of those principles
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I’m a data geek; I love being able to look at results on web traffic and connect the dots and see how it all comes together.
- CHERI
that carried over. I’m a data geek; I love being able to look at results on web traffic and connect the dots and see how it all comes together.”
By 2013, Duryea McPherson had reached a crossroads in her career. Her employer was closing shop and while she had other job offers, her existing clients sparked her to consider hanging her shingle. It was one of the most counterintuitive decisions of her professional life.
“By nature, I am not a risk taker,” she said, “but my clients said to me, ‘We’re going where you’re going,’ and I just thought, ‘Why am I handing my clients over to somebody else when I’m not sure how they will be treated?’ Not that I thought people at agencies were bad by any means, but I had relationships with these [clients] and I knew what expectations they had. That was a huge blessing because when I started the business, I was not starting from scratch.
“Also, my husband — who wasn’t my husband at the time — was very encouraging and he just kept saying, ‘You can do this. I know you can do this.’”
In fact, not only would Duryea McPherson succeed as an entrepreneur, she discovered it was more of a natural fit than she realized. Some of her applicable skills were from as far back as her time in dance.
“Well, there’s obviously some creativity involved in both,” she said. “I do not have artistic creativity, I’m not a graphic designer, but from a strategic level and a problem-solving level, I would say I’m highly creative. Both dance and business ownership are very hard work, you must be very disciplined, and you have to really want it because it’s not an easy road.
“Plus, I am definitely an extrovert and maybe that comes from dance, too. I love meeting people, I love making presentations, joining groups, that type of thing. I have always been very social and that was also helpful.”
Duryea McPherson’s myriad skills all coalesced neatly into Duryea Strategic Marketing. In time she would purchase competitor Canary & Coal which allowed her to offer clients the services of the big boys as their needs required, without the bureaucracy and cost of the traditional agency system.
“I definitely had to learn a lot because social media was not something that I ever thought I would be involved with,” she said. “When I bought Canary & Coal, that was their specialty. Some of the employees there were very young and had been doing this all along and I actually got to learn from them.
FUN FACTS:
WHAT’S A BUCKET LIST VACATION SPOT, SOMEPLACE YOU HAVEN’T BEEN YET? ITALY, ANYWHERE IN ITALY.
WHAT’S YOUR SUPERPOWER? DEPENDABILITY. PEOPLE CAN RELY ON ME. IF I SAY I’M GOING TO DO SOMETHING, I DO IT.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE BALLET? OH MY GOSH, THAT’S A TOUGH ONE. I’M GOING TO GO BACK TO THE TRIED-ANDTRUE “SWAN LAKE.”
WHAT HAS TIME TAUGHT YOU THAT YOUR TEENAGE SELF COULD HAVE BENEFITED FROM KNOWING? TO TAKE MORE CALCULATED RISKS.
WHAT’S SOMETHING AN ENTREPRENEUR SHOULD KNOW THAT THEY DON’T TEACH IN SCHOOL? HAVE A GOOD TEAM AROUND YOU, MENTORS, ADVISORS. THERE ARE GOING TO BE SURPRISES AND YOU NEED TO HAVE SOMEBODY THAT YOU CAN TALK THROUGH THOSE WITH, WHETHER IT’S FINANCIAL OR LEGAL OR JUST A MENTOR WHO’S MAYBE BEEN THROUGH IT BEFORE.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE GUILTY PLEASURE? DESSERT. BUTTERCREAM FROSTING, COOKIES, ANYTHING WITH SUGAR.
WHAT’S A SAYING OR QUOTE THAT BEST SUMS YOU UP? RESULTS MATTER, RELATIONSHIPS MATTER MORE.
“Some of my clients do a lot of their marketing in-house, they have their own graphic designers, they do some PR, they have video. They just need certain pieces which we provide. We are also very good at fitting in with other agencies for certain clients, where they have strength in one place and we have strength in another and we all play well in the sandbox. That’s how I’ve always been and I think that’s how it should be. I’ve learned that I don’t need to be everything to everybody to be successful.”
BY KAREN GIBLER, PRESIDENT AND CAO OF THE SARPY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
For Nebraska businesses, staying informed about the state legislature isn’t just a civic duty, it’s a business imperative. Decisions made in Lincoln influence everything from taxes to workforce development, affecting daily operations and long-term strategies.
Businesses that watch and track the Nebraska Legislature gain a competitive edge. Staying ahead of taxes, regulations, workforce challenges and infrastructure changes ensures they’re prepared, compliant and ready to grow.
The legislature controls policies that impact corporate and property taxes, sales tax changes, incentive programs and licensing fees. Even small adjustments can ripple across your balance sheet influencing margins, hiring plans or expansion decisions. Businesses that track legislative proposals can anticipate changes, optimize financial planning and identify opportunities for incentives or credits before they expire.
New laws often redefine employment rules, benefits mandates, environmental standards and industry-specific regulations. Reporting and administrative obligations can shift overnight so being aware of these developments early allows businesses to prepare rather than react, ensuring compliance while avoiding costly penalties or delays.
Legislation also affects the broader factors that determine employee availability and retention. Policies shaping education funding, workforce training, immigration, childcare, housing and transportation all influence whether businesses can attract and retain the talent they need. Keeping a pulse on these discussions allows employers to plan recruitment, benefits and location strategies effectively.
State decisions determine investments in roads, rail, broadband, utilities and site readiness. Zoning changes and community development initiatives also directly impact expansion opportunities and property values. Businesses that monitor infrastructure legislation can align strategic growth plans with upcoming projects, ensuring a competitive advantage.
Tracking legislation is easier and more effective when businesses engage with peers. Our Government Affairs group provides a forum to discuss the latest proposals, share insights and collaborate on advocacy. Legislative Coffee events offer an accessible, informal setting to hear directly from lawmakers, ask questions and understand the potential business impact of new policies.
In today’s fast-moving regulatory environment proactive engagement with the Nebraska Legislature isn’t optional, it’s essential. Businesses that watch, track and participate in state policy discussions are better positioned to protect margins, maintain compliance and capitalize on opportunities.
What makes Nebraska different is its unicameral legislature, the only one of its kind in the nation. With a single, nonpartisan body the process is more transparent and accessible for businesses. Instead of navigating two chambers, bills move through one streamlined system making it easier to follow proposals, understand timelines and connect directly with the senators who represent local business interests.
Beyond policy, the legislature also influences how businesses move projects forward. Changes to laws can affect permit processes, licensing requirements and the filing of state and federal documents. Whether a business is expanding, building, hiring or launching new services, legislative updates can shape timelines and compliance expectations. Staying informed helps businesses avoid delays and move with confidence instead of uncertainty.
To simplify that process, businesses can find legislative updates, bill tracking tools and advocacy resources at nebraskalegislature.gov. This centralized access point allows business leaders to quickly understand what’s happening in Lincoln without sorting through multiple sources, saving time while being informed.
Information becomes even more valuable when paired with conversation. Through the chamber’s Government Affairs group and Legislative Coffee events, businesses gain direct access to lawmakers and peers to discuss what proposed legislation really means for operations and growth. These gatherings turn policy into practical insights and give business leaders a chance to engage early, not after decisions are finalized.
Monitoring the legislature ensures businesses are prepared for changes that affect costs, compliance and long-term growth. With the right information and connections, Nebraska businesses aren’t just watching policy, they’re helping shape the environment in which they succeed.
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We are currently witnessing one of the most aggressive capital expenditure (CapEx) cycles in corporate history. The Big Five hyperscalers — Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta and Oracle — have pivoted from an asset-light business model to an unprecedented infrastructure buildout. After nearly doubling their combined spend to over $400 billion in 2025, recent earnings calls suggest 2026 spending could exceed $600 billion. This is not a temporary spending surge; these companies are competing to capture the foundation of the next era of computing.
The sheer scale of this investment is often compared to the dot-com era but the underlying fundamentals are materially different. Unlike the speculative and debtfueled late 1990s, today’s expansion is being funded largely by enormous cash flows from the most profitable companies on earth. This incredible investment reflects a generational demand for computing that mirrors the build-out of the national railroads or the electrical grid in previous centuries. This time is unique, however, because these technology giants have the cash flow to fund it.
Importantly, early signs of a return on this investment are beginning to emerge. Alphabet recently reported cloud revenue soared 48% versus growing in the 30% range for the last few quarters. Meta expects AI-driven improvements to meaningfully lift sales growth in 2026 and Microsoft noted that Azure’s expansion is increasingly powered by AI workloads despite capacity constraints.
These companies aren’t spending out of fear of missing out, they are spending because demand is currently pressing against available capacity. In our view, this spending “super-cycle” provides a multi-year tailwind, not just for the technology ecosystem but for the entire global economy.
7 Reflects data center CapEx by Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta per Morgan Stanley Equity Research, as of August 2025. Oracle per RBC Equity Research (February 2025) and publicly reported figures. Full year 2025 and 2026 are projections.
8 Contemplates 20-year average for railroads (1869–1888), 4-year average for dot-com (1997–2000), and 2-year average for technology (2024–2025). Source: Railroads: per St. Louis Fed Reserve | Dot-Com: Fed Reserve Bank of San Francisco and OECD | Big 5 Hyperscalers: Reflects data center CapEx by Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta per Morgan Stanley Equity Research, as of August 2025. Oracle per RBC Equity Research (February 2025) and publicly reported figures. Full year 2025 is a projection.
Unless otherwise cited, the statements and commentary provided are opinions of Harrison Financial Services as of February 11, 2026, and are subject to change. There is no guarantee that any forecasts made will come to pass. This material does not constitute investment advice and is not intended as an endorsement of any specific investment or security. Any views on the relative attractiveness of different asset classes are made in the context of a well-diversified portfolio, not in isolation. Please remember that all investments carry some level of risk, including the potential loss of principal invested. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. No investment strategy can assure profit or protect against loss.
Midlands Leaders is a weekly section showcasing individuals who are making an impact in the community through their professional and volunteer endeavors. To nominate someone for this section, email news@mbj. com with the individual’s name, position, company and email.
The owner of Papio Roofing since 2014, Jeremy Eickhoff has a degree in environmental studies from the University of NebraskaLincoln and a master’s degree in health science education from the University of West Florida. He is married and he and his wife Michelle are the parents of daughter Brooklyn, age 16, and son Jamison, age 13.
Under Eickhoff’s leadership the company has steadily improved its carbon footprint and reduced its environmental impact. Last year, Papio Roofing was one of five companies to receive the Sustainability Seal awarded by Keep Nebraska Beautiful.
Tell me about Papio Roofing.
The trades that we specialize in are roofing, both asphalt and standing seam, as well as siding, windows and gutters. The majority of our work is insurance-related.
What operational improvements have you introduced since taking over the business in 2014?
I’ve streamlined the sales experience to where the customer only has to coordinate with one person. We’ve taken this simplified approach to combat what is oftentimes a very stressful situation for customers.
From the original contact all the way through final billing, our clients only have to save one phone number. This makes communication much easier for the customer, nothing is lost in translation on the project, and there is a single source of accountability.
How does your industry rank on the environmental scale? What problems exist and how is the industry working to address those issues?
We’re in an industry that requires too many trips to the landfill. We combat that in a few ways, such as recycling all gutters, downspouts and aluminum-based products. That may not sound like much, but after a significant storm that can add up to a lot of products being repurposed.
Another way companies in our industry can help is to use more durable products. Asphalt shingles that carry a Class IV rating are designed to withstand most storm events, thus requiring fewer replacements. Some manufacturers have even incorporated copper-coated granules that inhibit the growth of algae and streaking, leading to a more aesthetic roof while maintaining the roof’s life expectancy.
How have manufacturers in your industry adopted
more green processes in making the raw materials used in roofing?
For shingle manufacturers, form and function are at the forefront of their product offering. Some have incorporated recycled tires into their design, even marketing them as hailproof. One specific manufacturer, in fact, will include the number of tires saved from the landfill.
Other environmental advances are cool roofs, green roofs, solar roofing, smart roofs and an ever-growing emphasis on eco-friendly materials. The roofing industry has really embraced the need for sustainability and it does this through technology and innovation.
What does it mean to you for Papio Roofing to
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have been one of five companies statewide honored last year with the Sustainability Shield by Keep Nebraska Beautiful?
It is truly an honor to carry the Keep Nebraska Beautiful Sustainability Seal. The mission that the entire staff over at Keep Nebraska Beautiful has is vital to the longevity and future of our great state. I encourage all business owners to connect with them and see how Keep Nebraska Beautiful can help their company get involved and by a few simple changes, make a meaningful impact in their own communities.
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Feb. 20
Women in STEM Day
Location: City Campus, Nebraska Union in Lincoln
Participants will explore career opportunities in the fields of science, technology, design, engineering and math as they connect with faculty, staff, students and women in industry sharing their experiences. — engineering.unl.edu/women-stem-day
Feb. 24
NAM Training: BIPOC Roundtable
Location: Virtual
This Nonprofit Association of the Midlands event emphasizes a focus on creating and nurturing spaces where nonprofit sector across the Midlands can thrive, collaborate and lead. — nonprofitam.org
Feb. 24-26
Farmers Business Network’s Farmer2Farmer Event
Location: CHI Health Center, 455 N. 10th St.
Farmer2Farmer VII: Farm for Your Life is the seventh edition of the event and is expected to welcome 1,000 farmers from across the U.S. and Canada for a range of expert presentations, keynote speakers, producer trainings and educational sessions featuring leaders from across agriculture. — farmer2farmer.ag
Feb. 28
A Celebration of Black Excellence: American History
Location: Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District, 222 N. 10th St. Community leaders, elected officials, business leaders and influencers from across the region come together for an evening dedicated to honoring the legacy, impact and contributions of Black history makers. The event serves as an immersive cultural experience blending history, storytelling and live artistic tributes and includes curated displays from the Great Plains Black History Museum highlighting Black history makers, innovators, inventors and cultural pioneers. — tinyurl.com/CelebrationBE
Location: Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, 333 S. 13th St. in Lincoln
This members-only event includes a networking reception followed by senators and business leaders diving into key priorities for the upcoming legislative session with a special focus on advancing innovation, expanding technology, strengthening workforce development and ensuring tax competitiveness.
The 9th Annual Ignite conference invites women in any sector to participate in thought leadership sessions, workshops and networking opportunities.
Location: Mammel Hall Atrium, 6708 Pine St.
UNO College of Business Administration Career Fair
The CBA Career Center is hosting its university-wide spring career fair open to UNO students, alumni, faculty and staff. Over 60 organizations will be in attendance to recruit students and alumni for internship, part-time, full-time and graduate-school opportunities. — unomaha.edu
March 6
Nebraska Women in Tech Summit
Location: Kiewit La Vista, 12312 Port Grace Blvd. in La Vista
Presented by Aksarben Foundation, this year’s summit speaker lineup features founders, executives, engineers, innovators and community leaders who are driving impact across Nebraska and beyond. Through panel discussions and lightning talks, attendees will gain insight, inspiration, and practical takeaways from women leading at every level of the tech ecosystem. A pre-event networking mixer will take place the evening before the event at Kiewit Luminarium. — aksarben.org/women-in-tech-summit
March 12
EthicSpace
Location: Creighton University Harper Center, 602 N. 20th St. EthicSpace annually welcomes more than 300 business professionals from across the Midwest to explore the facets of ethical leadership and ethical business practices. This year’s EthicSpace Conference explores the theme of telling business stories ethically and tackling the evolving ethical challenges in today’s business world with shifting media responsibilities, varying leadership standards and rapid technological advancements.
— businessethicsalliance.org
March 12
Nebraska Small Business Day
Location: Hruska Bar Foundation, 635 S. 14th St., Suite 130 in Lincoln
Hosted by NFIB, a member-driven organization advocating on behalf of small and independent businesses, this event provides attendees with an opportunity to meet with Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and discuss the new minimum wage, paid sick leave reform, tax issues and other topics of interest to business owners.
— nfib.com
Darland Construction is pleased to announce the promotions of Adam Simpson, Mike Thomsen and Brian Cieslik to vice president roles, recognizing their leadership, expertise and lasting impact on the firm.
Adam Simpson, Vice President of Project Management
Simpson has been with Darland since 2005 and provides executive leadership to ensure the project management team delivers exceptional service to Darland’s clients. His career has progressed from field engineering to leading complex projects where he consistently exceeds expectations through detailed planning, quality control, cost and schedule management, and collaborative leadership.
Mike Thomsen, Vice President of Construction Operations
Thomsen also joined Darland in 2005 and oversees all construction activities including field operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. With more than 25 years of industry experience, Thomsen is known for his analytical approach, early problem identification and ability to unite project teams to deliver successful outcomes.
Brian Cieslik, Vice President of Preconstruction Services
Cieslik joined Darland in 2023 and brings more than 20 years of experience in successful project delivery. He leads the preconstruction department with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset, leveraging deep construction knowledge, strong industry relationships and a commitment to exceeding client expectations.
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Kathia Garelik
WOODMENLIFE
APPOINTS
KATHIA GARELIK AS DIRECTOR, ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS
WoodmenLife, a leading provider of life insurance and retirement solutions, has appointed Kathia Garelik as director, accounting operations, effective December 8, 2025.
As director, accounting operations, Garelik will lead the accounts receivable, accounting operations, purchasing and financial planning and analysis areas of WoodmenLife.
“I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve as director, accounting everyday camaraderie have made me feel fully welcome from the start, and I’m honored to support this
WoodmenLife President and CEO Denise McCauley commended Garelik’s strengths in leadership and
“Garelik’s understanding of industry regulations will help reduce risk and safeguard WoodmenLife’s future,” McCauley said. “Her knowledge and financial expertise will help bring fresh ideas to
Garelik brings a wealth of knowledge to WoodmenLife, having previously served as state regulatory reporting manager and insurance data analyst at National Indemnity Company, as well as holding roles as financial examiner/analyst supervisor, reinsurance financial specialist, and actuarial analyst at the
Garelik earned her Bachelor of Science in actuarial science with a minor in business from Florida State University. She also earned an associate degree in arts with an emphasis in mathematics from
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LEGAL NOTICE - ADULT NAME CHANGE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Case Number: D01 CI 26-0000533
IN RE NAME CHANGE OF: MICHAEL THOMAS ALBINO
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 21st day of January, 2026, a petition was filed in the district court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of the petitioner’s name change from Michael Thomas Albino to Michael Thomas Vandenack.
A hearing will be had on said petition before the Honorable Ryan M. Lindberg, in courtroom no. 504 1701 Farnam St., F2, Omaha, Nebraska 68183 on the 1st day of April, 2026 at 3:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as will be convenient for the court and that unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from that of Michael Thomas Albino, to Michael Thomas Vandenack.
Janae L. Pounds, #25944
POUNDS-HOFER, ATTORNEYS AT LAW 13210 Hillsborough Drive Omaha, NE 68164
Telephone: (402) 885-0207 janae@poundshofer.com
FOR PETITIONER MICHAEL THOMAS ALBINO
Of 3067 South 60th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68106
First publication February 13, 2026, final March 6, 2026
PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP
JAMES D. BUSER, ATTORNEY 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF WHEELER CONTRACTING, INC.
Wheeler Contracting, Inc., a Nebraska corporation (the “Corporation”), has filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 2, 2026. The terms of the dissolution provide for the payment of liabilities of the Corporation and the distribution of any remaining assets to the Shareholder of the Corporation. Douglas E. Wheeler, President, will manage the Corporation’s affairs and distribute its assets. Persons with claims against the Corporation must present such claim(s) to: Wheeler Contracting, Inc., c/o James D. Buser, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Claims against the Corporation must include the following information: (i) claimant’s name, address and telephone number during business hours; (ii) any facts which may support the claim; and (iii) any amounts allegedly owed by the Corporation under the claim. Claims not including this information will not be reviewed. Any claims against this Corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within three (3) years after the date of this publication. First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP
BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3728
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CAKE BREAD 2022, LLC
CAKE BREAD 2022, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), filed its STATEMENT OF DISSOLUTION with the Nebraska Secretary of State on February 12, 2026. Persons with claims against the Company must present such claim to: Cake Bread 2022, LLC, c/o Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Ste. 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Claims against the Company must include the following information: (i) claimant’s name, address and telephone number during business hours; (ii) any facts which may support the claim; and (iii) any amounts allegedly owed by the Company under the claim. Claims not including this information will not be reviewed. Any claims against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claims is commenced within five (5) years after the date this Notice is last published.
First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF ROMEO ONE HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Romeo One Holdings, Inc., a Nebraska corporation (the “Corporation”), filed Articles of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State on January 22, 2026, effective January 15, 2026, and the Corporation is in the process of voluntary dissolution. The terms and conditions of such dissolution are, in general, that all debts and obligations of the Corporation are to be fully paid and satisfied or adequate provision is to be made, therefore. Michael Miller, as President of the Corporation, will wind up and liquidate the Corporation’s business and affairs. The Corporation has no assets or liabilities as of the date hereof.
Dvorak Law Group, LLC
9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HAMMER VENTURES LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hammer Ventures, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1406 Veterans Drive, Suite 101, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 .
First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF C4C CONSULTING, LLC
Name of the Limited Liability Company: C4C CONSULTING, LLC. 10404 Essex Court, Suite 101, Omaha, NE 68124
The undersigned, being duly authorized as the organizer of C4C CONSULTING, LLC, hereby certifies and declares as that: (i) this Certificate of Organization is filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska to establish and evidence the formation of C4C CONSULTING, LLC as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Ac, and (II) that this Certificate of Organization is filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska to establish and evidence the formation of C4C CONSULTING, LLC as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.
Organizer Declaration I hereby declare under the laws of the State of Nebraska that the information contained herein is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Signature of Organizer: George Achola in Date: January 24, 2026 First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NFM MECHANICAL, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NFM Mechanical, LLC, has been created as an organization as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the designated office of the company is 8506 South 117 th Street, LaVista NE 68128. The agent for service of process for the Company is Tom Eyman, Agent, 8506 South 117 th Street, LaVista NE 68128 First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO
1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700 Omaha, NE 68102
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HAUS OF TOOTS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that HAUS OF TOOTS, LLC was formed in Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO, c/o Sarah J. Moore, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. The LLC’s designated office address is 3616 S 107th St., Omaha, NE 68124. First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO
1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700 Omaha NE 68102
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF JCRM, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JCRM, LLC (the “LLC”), filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State and is in the process of voluntary dissolution and winding up company activities. Terms and conditions of such dissolution shall be established by the LLC’s Members in conformity with the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. Persons having claims against the LLC may present them in writing to Jonathan L. Grob at 1601 Dodge St., Ste. 3700, Omaha, NE 68102, and specify the nature of the claim, the amount of the claim and the name and address of the claimant. A claim against the LLC is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
GROSS WELCH MARKS CLARE, PC, LLO, Attorneys
2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1500 Omaha, NE 68124
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF St. MARTIN DE PORRES BARBERING, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that St. Martin de Porres Barbering, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 806 Sherman St., Papillion, NE 68046, its registered agent is Aaron Borcyk located at 806 Sherman St., Papillion, NE 68046. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business, other than banking or insurance, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Certificate of Organization was filed in the office of the Nebraska Secretary of State on Feb. 13, 2026, the Company commenced business thereon, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by the Managing Member.
First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SCENTSTATION, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ScentStation LLC, was organized on February 5th, 2026. The registered office is 7033 Hillcrest Lane, LaVista, Nebraska, 68128, and the registered agent is Braiden McGaugh.
First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JJL PROPERTIES, LLC,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Nebraska Limited Liability Company has been formed under the Nebraska Limited Liability Companies Act. The name of the non-profit company is JJL PROPERTIES, LLC The designated office is 2806 N. 97th Ave., Omaha, NE 68134. The general nature of the business to be transacted is to manage real estate rental property, along with other purposes as determined by the corporation and any other lawful purpose. The organization commenced on February 2, 2026 and will have perpetual existence. The registered agent is Julia Lewis, 2806 N. 97th Ave., Omaha, NE 68134. The incorporator of the company is Jennifer McRae of Gross Welch Marks Clare, PC, LLO. The company has one member. The company’s affairs are to be conducted by the following manager: Julia Lewis
First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GOLDEN CYCLONE, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Golden Cyclone, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is Goldenrod RA, Inc., 14606 Branch Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.
First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF COUNTRY ROAD CONSULTING, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Country Road Consulting, LLC has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 1152 County Road 6, Yutan, Nebraska 68073. The registered agent and office is Michelle Smith, 1152 County Road 6, Yutan, Nebraska 68073. The LLC commenced business on June 29, 2023.
First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO 1601 Dodge Street 3700 Omaha, NE 68102
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MI PAZ PROPERTIES, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mi Paz Properties, LLC was formed in Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: Amy Begley, 1013 N. 67th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68132. The LLC’s designated office address is 1013 N. 67th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68132 First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF JINBEEZAME FINE STATIONERY, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is JINBEEZAME FINE STATIONERY, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 7612 Lafayette Ave., Omaha, NE 68114. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on February 9, 2026, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc.
First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF ENDURANCE SPORTS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Endurance Sports LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the designated office of the company is 1316 South 209th Circle, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022.
The name and street address of the registered agent for service of process is Northwest Registered Agent Service Inc, 200 S 21st St STE 400A, Lincoln, NE 68510.
The company commenced on January 14, 2026.
First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF IMJ INVESTMENTS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that IMJ INVESTMENTS, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company (the “Company”), has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, designating its registered agent as Thomas E. Horgan, an individual, with its registered office at 13304 West Center Rd, Ste. 109, Omaha, NE 68144. Its designated office address 3614 S. 185th Ave. Omaha, NE 68130.
The Company was organized for the purpose of engaging in the transaction of any lawful business and the performance of any lawful activities that a limited liability company may engage in under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Company shall have a perpetual existence unless dissolved in accordance with its Certificate of Organization, its Operating Agreement, or the Limited Liability Company Act. Unless otherwise provided in the Company’s Operating Agreement, the affairs of the Company are to be managed by its Managing Member(s).
First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TANGY OPERATIONS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tangy Operations, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office address of the limited liability company is 1326 N 160th Street, Omaha, NE 68118. The registered agent and office is Aaron Flaugh, 1326 N 160th Street, Omaha, NE 68118. First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SIZZLING OPERATIONS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sizzling Operations, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office address of the limited liability company is 1326 N 160th Street, Omaha, NE 68118. The registered agent and office is Aaron Flaugh, 1326 N 160th Street, Omaha, NE 68118.
First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SG MAGNOLIA 26, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SG Magnolia 26, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1404 S 181st Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L. Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PUFFPORT, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Puffport LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the state of Nebraska. The address of the designated office is: 7033 hillcrest lane
The name and address of the registered agent for service of process is: Joseph Mcgaugh, 7033 hillcrest lane 15, January, 2026
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.
10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LOOT VENTURES, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Loot Ventures, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office located at 7804 North 167th Street, Bennington, NE 68007 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C., a Limited Liability Organization, with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114. First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP
BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3728
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF IRON WHEEL ESTATES, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the organization of Iron Wheel Estates, LLC:
1. The name of the limited liability company is Iron Wheel Estates, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 22754 Sanctuary Ridge Drive, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Benjamin J. Pick, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700 Omaha, NE 68102
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SWEET SPOT VENTURES III, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SWEET SPOT VENTURES III, LLC (“the LLC”), has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO, c/o Jonathan L. Grob, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. The LLC’s designated office is located at 1326 N. 139th Street, Omaha, NE 68154.
First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.
10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF HAT TRICK CABIN, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hat Trick Cabin, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its designated office located at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114 and designating its registered agent as Blake Schneiderwind with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114. First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney
10306 Regency Parkway Drive
Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF DATA PROSPERA, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is DATA PROSPERA, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 317 N. 154th St., Omaha, NE 68154. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on February 5, 2026, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.
LDM Business Services, Inc.
First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
LIKES MEYERSON HATCH LLC
Scott A. Meyerson, Esq. 444 Regency Parkway Drive, #100
Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TOH CP LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TOH CP LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 4605 S 193 rd St., Omaha, NE 68135; and mailing address of the Company’s initial agent for service of process is 4605 S 193 rd St., Omaha, NE 68135, and the Company’s initial agent for service of process at such address is Nick Burianek.
First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP
BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3728
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF VINTON SILOS, LLC
Notice is hereby given of the organization of VINTON SILOS, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is VINTON SILOS, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 11506 Nicholas Street, Ste. 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68154, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Michael C. Carter, 11506 Nicholas Street, Ste. 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.
First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LEX HOLDINGS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lex Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10802 Farnam Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
Dvorak Law Group, LLC
9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FIVE START TEAM CONCRETE, LLC
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Notice is given that Five Star Team Concrete LLC, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with the following registered agent and registered office: Ruben Chaparro Alvarez, 11709 S. 28 th St., Bellevue, NE 68123. The designated office is located at 11709 S. 28th St., Bellevue, NE 68123. The general nature of the Company’s business is to engage in any lawful business permitted under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The company was organized on 01/21/2026. and it shall continue in perpetuity unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of its operating agreement. In general, the Company’s business is to be managed by its primary member Ruben Chaparro Alvarez in accordance with the Company’s operating agreement.
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF CUCKOO PRESERVE, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is CUCKOO PRESERVE, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. Omaha, NE. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on January 30, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.
LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer 4904-8093-8121, v. 1
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF MCALLISTER FINANCIAL, LLC
Pursuant to the Neb. Rev. St. §§ 21-193 & 21-117, notice is hereby given that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The name of the Limited Liability Company is McAllister Financial, LLC. The address of the Company’s initial registered office in Nebraska is 9375 Burt Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68114 and the name of its registered agent at such address is Paul D. Heimann. The street and mailing address of the Company’s
initial designated office is 11207 West Dodge Road, Omaha, NE 68154.This company is organized to engage in and to do any lawful business for any lawful purpose, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Company’s duration is perpetual beginning on the date the Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska. The affairs of the limited liability company are conducted by Managers, Members and such other officers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement. Michael Taylor, Member Paul Heimann, Organizer9375 Burt Street, Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 408-6488
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PULSE LIVE AGENCY, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pulse Live Agency, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 16609 Heather Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68136. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP
MATTHEW T. PAYNE, Attorney 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CLEAN SLATE PROPERTY PREP, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the organization of Clean Slate Property Prep, LLC
1. The name of the limited liability company is Clean Slate Property Prep, LLC
2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 1210 N. 205 th Ave, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Matthew T. Payne, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Erin K. Artz., Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF KAREMED LOCUM, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is KareMED LOCUM, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 17002 Marcy Street, Omaha, NE, 68154. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc. 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced on January 26, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.
LDM Business Services, Inc.
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C. 10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION
On January 12, 2026, an amendment to the Certificate of Organization of Right at Home Enterprises, LLC was filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State to change the name of the organization to Christoff Enterprises, LLC.
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF THE LOLLYGAGGING LIBRARY, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is THE LOLLYGAGGING LIBRARY, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2531 N. 65TH Ave., Omaha, NE 68104. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on February 2, 2026, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.
LDM Business Services, Inc.
First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Erin K. Artz., Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF KLARKMED, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is KlarkMED, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 17002 Marcy Street, Omaha, NE, 68154. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc. 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on January 26, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.
LDM Business Services, Inc.
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CITY CDNTRE EXECUTIVE SUITES - 1520
HARNEY STREET, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that City Centre Executive Suites, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 8750 Frederick Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L. Rattner, Esq., 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Craig W. Benson, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF CARLDC, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is CARLDC, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 21117 Polk Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on February 13, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc.
4920-5351-0798, v. 1
First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
LIKES MEYERSON HATCH LLC
Scott A. Meyerson, Esq.
444 Regency Parkway Drive, #100 Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF ASCOT MANAGEMENT LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ascot Management LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 11030 O St., Omaha, NE 68137; and mailing address of the Company’s initial agent for service of process is 11030 O St., Omaha, NE 68137; and the Company’s initial agent for service of process at such address is Stephanie Skavdahl.
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF DUCKWORTH DEVELOPMENT, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Duckworth Development LLC, has been created as an organization as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the designated office of the company is 20197 George B Lake Parkway, Omaha NE, 68130. The agent for service of process for the Company is Scott Duckworth, Agent, 20197 George B Lake Parkway, Omaha NE, 68130. First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
ERICKSON | SEDERSTROM, P.C.
10330 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RMC MEDICAL EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that RMC Medical Expert Witness Services, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with its designated office located at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114 and designating its registered agent as Erickson & Sederstrom, P.C. a Limited Liability Organization with its registered office at 10330 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
DUGGAN BERTSCH, LLC
MARY E. VANDENACK, ATTORNEY
17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, NE 68118
Telephone 402-504-1300
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SANDIP LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SANDIP LLC has been organized as a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 18169 Mayberry Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022. The agent for service of process for the Company is VW Agents LLC located at 18169 Mayberry Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022.
First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
BURNETT LEGAL GROUP, LLP
Charles L. Grimes, Attorney 17525 Arbor Street Omaha, NE 68130
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RB INVESTMENTS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that RB INVESTMENTS, LLC is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The initial Designated Office is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The Company’s initial Registered Agent in the State of Nebraska is: Charles L. Grimes, whose address is 17525 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business and activity, as may be mutually agreed upon by the Members from time to time, and which are not prohibited by the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The Company commenced with filing its Certificate of Organization on February 13, 2026 and shall have a perpetual period of duration. The Company is a Member Managed Limited Liability Company. Charles L. Grimes, Organizer
First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
Jeffrey T. Palzer, Attorney at Law
3555 Farnam St., Ste. 1000 Omaha NE 68131
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MATTSCO, LLC
The name of the Company is MATTSCO, LLC.
The street address of the initial designated office is 10048 Scott Circle, Omaha, NE 68122. The registered agent is Jeffrey T. Palzer and the registered agent’s address is 3555 Farnam St., Suite 1000, Omaha, Nebraska 68131.
The general nature of the Company is real estate holdings.
The Company commenced on January 26, 2026, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and such officers as the Members shall determine. First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF MACCKK ENTERPRISES, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Macckk Enterprises, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 55074 Hwy 20, Osmond, NE 68765. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on February 13, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.
LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer
4900-6612-4171, v. 1
First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700
Omaha, NE 68102
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF OMAHA ESCAPE, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that OMAHA ESCAPE, LLC filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State and is in the process of voluntary dissolution and winding up of activities. Terms and conditions of the dissolution shall be established by the LLC’s Members in conformity with the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. Claims against the LLC may be presented in writing to Jonathan L. Grob, 1601 Dodge St, Ste 3700, Omaha, NE 68102, and specify the nature of the claim, the amount of the claim and the name and address of the claimant. A claim against the LLC is barred unless an action to enforce the claim commences within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.
First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF LIGHTNING RUN VENTURES, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LIGHTNING RUN VENTURES, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 7878 Main Street, Suite 2G, LaVista, NE 68128. The Registered Agent of the Company is C T Corporation Systems, 5601 S. 59th Street, Suite C, Lincoln NE 68516
First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF OHROXY, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that OhRoxy, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, commencing 01/08/2026. The designated office address of the company is 807 N 131 Plz, Omaha, NE. 68154. The registered agent of the company is Roxy Orr, 807N 131 Plz, Omaha, NE. 68154. First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF THOMAS D. MANGELSEN CONSERVATION WILDLIFE FUND, A NEBRASKA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Nebraska Non-Profit Corporation has been formed under the Nebraska Non-Profit Corporation Act. The name of the non-profit company is THOMAS D. MANGELSEN CONSERVATION WILDLIFE FUND. The designated office is 10152 L St., Omaha, NE 68127. The general nature of the business to be transacted is to serve the needs of the public in protection of wildlife and conservation of the wilderness areas, along with other charitable purposes as determined by the corporation and any other lawful purpose. The organization commenced on November 20, 2024 and will have perpetual existence. The registered agent is CorporAgent, Inc., 2120 S. 72nd St., Ste. 1500, Omaha, NE 68124. The incorporator of the company is William J. Lindsay, Jr. of Gross Welch Marks Clare, PC, LLO. The company has members. The company’s affairs are to be conducted by the following manager: Matthew Mangelsen First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TS12 PHASE III, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TS12 Phase III, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1404 S 181st Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68130. The Registered Agent of the Company is Jennifer L. Rattner, 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF GAINES CLEANING, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is GAINES CLEANING, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 6332 Poppleton Ave., Omaha,
NE 68106. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on February 10, 2026, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.
LDM Business Services, Inc.
First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO
1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700
Omaha, NE 68102
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KMA SHARES, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KMA SHARES, LLC was organized in Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO c/o Jonathan L. Grob, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. The LLC’s designated office address is 17225 Burt Street, Omaha, NE 68118.
First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TANGY REAL ESTATE, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tangy Real Estate, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office address of the limited liability company is 1326 N 160th Street, Omaha, NE 68118. The registered agent and office is Aaron Flaugh, 1326 N 160th Street, Omaha, NE 68118.
First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO
1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700
Omaha, NE 68102
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MILTONA HOLDINGS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Miltona Holdings, LLC was formed in Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO, c/o Jonathan L. Grob, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. The LLC’s designated office address is c/o Jonathan L. Grob, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO
1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700
Omaha, NE 68102
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF TRIM ENTERPRISES LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TRIM ENTERPRISES LLC (the “LLC”), filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State and is in the process of voluntary dissolution and winding up company activities. Terms and conditions of such dissolution shall be established by the LLC’s Members in conformity with the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. Persons having claims against the LLC may present them in writing to Jonathan L. Grob at 1601 Dodge St., Ste. 3700, Omaha, NE 68102, and specify the nature of the claim, the amount of the claim and the name and address of the claimant. A claim against the LLC is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice. First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TRADECORP REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tradecorp Real Estate Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF I A3 M CLARITY CONSULTING, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is I A3 M CLARITY CONSULTING, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 3415 Terrace Drive, Omaha, NE 68134. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on February 5, 2026, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.
LDM Business Services, Inc.
First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SUPERIOR EVENTS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Superior Events LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the Nebraska State Laws with designated office address of company at 7117 Jones Cir Omaha, NE 68106. The Registered Agent of the Company is Alexandra McDonnell 4488 Shady Ln Cir Omaha, NE 68105
First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF BLOOM AND BALLOON, LLC
Notice Is Hereby Given of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is BLOOM AND BALLOON, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 20038 Elkhorn Ridge Dr. Apt. 4, Omaha, NE 68022. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on February 7, 2026, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc.
First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP
SYDNEY M. GRAD, Attorney 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3728
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MEM, LLC
Notice is hereby given of the organization of MEM, LLC:
1. The name of the limited liability company is MEM, LLC; and
2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 14319 S 25th Avenue, Bellevue, Nebraska 68123, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Sydney M. Grad, 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SIZZLING REAL ESTATE, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sizzling Real Estate, LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office address of the limited liability company is 1326 N 160th Street, Omaha, NE 68118. The registered agent and office is Aaron Flaugh, 1326 N 160th Street, Omaha, NE 68118.
First publication February 20, 2026, final March 6, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF RXNEX SOLUTIONS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is RXNEX SOLUTIONS, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on February 4, 2026, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc. First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
CROKER HUCK LAW FIRM
ROBERT J. KIRBY, Attorney 2120 S. 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, NE 68124
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PWB PROPERTIES, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the name of the limited liability company is PWB Properties, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 8003 South 184th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68136. The name and address of the initial agent for service of process is Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, LLC, 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200, Omaha, NE 68124.
First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF J&O PERFORMANCE AND EXOTICS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is J&O PERFORMANCE AND EXOTICS, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 11420 S. 120 th Ave., Papillion, NE 68046. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on January 28, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer 4914-9174-3115, v. 1 First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF CUSHING PROPERTIES, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is CUSHING PROPERTIES, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 2745 County Road 39, Omaha NE 68142. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be
transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on January 28, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.
LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer 4919-5860-8266, v. 1 First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO
1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700 Omaha, NE 68102
NOTICE OF AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION OF NEBRASKA JUSTICE, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 7, 2026, Nebraska Justice, LLC amended its Certificate of Organization to change its name from Nebraska Justice, LLC to Larson & Hitz Law, LLC. Notice is also given that on February 3, 2026, the LLC changed its name from Larson & Hitz Law, LLC to Nebraska Justice, LLC
First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
PANSING HOGAN ERNST & BUSER LLP
BENJAMIN J. PICK, Attorney 10250 Regency Circle, Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68114-3728
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF PQ PHASE 5 HOLDINGS, LLC
Notice is hereby given of the organization of PQ PHASE 5 HOLDINGS, LLC: 1. The name of the limited liability company is PQ PHASE 5 HOLDINGS, LLC; and 2. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 9140 West Dodge Road, Ste. 285, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, and the name and street address of the initial agent for service of process is Gerald S. Reimer, 9140 West Dodge Road, Ste. 285, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SOWER LVFII BELLEVUE 2208, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sower LVFII Bellevue 2208, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 920 S. 107th Avenue, Suite 250, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The name and address of the Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 W. Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF GROWTHLINE STUDIO, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is GROWTHLINE STUDIO, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 21614 Grover St., Elkhorn, NE 68022. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on January 7, 2026, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.
LDM Business Services, Inc.
First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF a Limited Liability Company
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PENA TREE SERVICES LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The designated office of the limited liability company is 3524 FORT ST Omaha, NE 68111. The registered agent of PENA TREE SERVICES LLC JESUS PENA 3524 FORT ST OMAHA, NE 68111. First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Erin K. Artz
10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OFORGANIZATION OF KAREMED LOCUM, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an amendment to the Certificate of Organization of KareMED Locum, LLC a Nebraska corporation, was filed with the Secretary of State on January 29, 2026, to change the name of the business to Kare MED Locums, LLC LDM Business Services, Inc., Registered Agent First publication February 13, 2026, final February 27, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CBC 4411 SUITE B, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CBC 4411 Suite B, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 3316 S 66th Avenue Circle, Omaha, Nebraska 68106. The Registered Agent of the Company is Kendra Ringenberg, Esq., 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 204, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO
1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700 Omaha, NE 68102
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF NLC VENTURES, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NLC VENTURES, LLC was formed in Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, PC LLO, c/o Brian T. McKernan, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. The LLC’s designated office address is 18010 Burt St, Elkhorn, NE 68022.
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF MAN MANAGEMENT, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MAN Management, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 13704 Sahler Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
DUGGAN BERTSCH, LLC
MARY E. VANDENACK, ATTORNEY 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3 Omaha, NE 68118
Telephone 402-504-1300
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF VANDENACK LEGAL AND CONSULTING LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VANDENACK LEGAL AND CONSULTING LLC has been organized as a professional limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The address of the initial designated office of the company is 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, Nebraska, 68118. The agent for service of process for the company is VW Agents LLC located at 17007 Marcy Street, Suite 3, Omaha, NE 68118.
The Company’s members, managers, professional employees and agents are licensed or otherwise legally authorized to render services related to the practice of law.
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AC MEDIA, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that AC Media, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, was organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska on January 9, 2026. The address of the designated office of the Company is 630 Bailey Cir, Papillion, Nebraska 68046. The name and address of the registered agent for service of process is Andrew Campbell, 630 Bailey Cir, Papillion, Nebraska 68046. The name of the Company was amended to “AC Media LLC” effective January 22, 2026, as filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State. First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF BRYANT RENOVATIONS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is BRYANT RENOVATIONS, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 146 S. 126th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68154. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on January 26, 2026, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement. LDM Business Services, Inc.
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SKYLINE POINT FUND 2026, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Skyline Point Fund 2026, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 21240 Bonanza Boulevard, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF TLC RACING, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TLC Racing, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 21410 Walnut Street, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
Dvorak Law Group, LLC 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF AFT HOLDINGS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that AFT Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 10802 Farnam Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
Dvorak Law Group, LLC
9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700 Omaha, NE 68102
NOTICE OF DOMESTICATION AND ORGANIZATION OF BUFFALO RECREATION, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BUFFALO RECREATION, LLC, a California limited liability company (the “Company”), filed Articles of Domestication and a Certificate of Organization to become BUFFALO RECREATION, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, effective December 31, 2025. The domestication was approved as required by the applicable state laws of California and Nebraska. The Company has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska with the following registered agent and office: McGrath North Mullin & Kratz PC LLO, c/o Nicole L. Sultani, 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3700, Omaha, NE 68102. The Company’s designated office is located at 5709 Marcy Street, Omaha, NE 68106.
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
MCGRATH NORTH MULLIN & KRATZ, PC LLO
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF THE HUNDRED ACRE WOODS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THE HUNDRED ACRE WOODS, LLC filed a Statement of Dissolution with the Nebraska Secretary of State and is in the process of voluntary dissolution and winding up of activities. Terms and conditions of the dissolution shall be established by the LLC’s Members in conformity with the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. Claims against the LLC may be presented in writing to Patrick D. Pepper, 1601 Dodge St, Ste 3700, Omaha, NE 68102, and specify the nature of the claim, the amount of the claim and the name and address of the claimant. A claim against the LLC is barred unless an action to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication date of the third required notice.
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF RLC DRY CREEK DUST, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that RLC Dry Creek Dust, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 23021 J Plaza Circle, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
Dvorak Law Group, LLC
9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JXJ ENTERPRISES, LLC
JXJ Enterprises LLC
Street and mailing address of the initial designated office: Jaxon Todd Jelkin
13601 S. 41st Circle Bellevue 68123
Signed by: Japon Jelkin
Signature of Organizer: Jaxon Todd Jelkin
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CW ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
Pursuant to the Neb. Rev. St. §§ 21-193 & 21-117, notice is hereby given that the undersigned has formed a limited liability company under the Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The name of the Limited Liability Company is CW ENTERTAINMENT, L.L.C. The address of the Company’s initial registered office in Nebraska is 9375 Burt Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68114 and the name of its registered agent at such address is Connor W. Orr. The street and mailing address of the Company’s initial designated office is 3309 S. 88th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.This company is organized to engage in and to do any lawful business for any lawful purpose, for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Company’s duration is perpetual beginning on the date the Certificate of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska. The affairs of the limited liability company are conducted by Managers, Members and such other officers as may be provided for in the Operating Agreement. Chad Dargy, Member and Manager William Hoyt, Member and Manager Connor W. Orr, Organizer9375 Burt Street, Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68114. (402) 408-6488
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF FROSTY WHEELS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Frosty Wheels, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 9320 H Court, Omaha, Nebraska 68127. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Dvorak Law Group, LLC
9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF ERICA BRYANT RETAIL, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is ERICA BRYANT RETAIL, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 146 S. 126th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68154. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on January 22, 2026, and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.
LDM Business Services, Inc.
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Phillip T. Sanberg, Attorney
10306 Regency Parkway Drive
Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF LIFE UPSIDE DOWN, INC.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Life Upside Down, Inc, a Nebraska non-profit corporation, has filed an Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with the Nebraska Secretary of State on December January 22, 2026. The Amendment changes the corporation’s the corporation’s purpose to the advancement, practice, teaching, and promotion of religious faith, beliefs, worship, ministry, and related religious activities consistent with its religious mission.
LDM Business Services, Inc.
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
Lisa Zbylut Benefits LLC was created on November 24, 2025.
Name and address of Registered Agent:
LISA A ZBYLUT
11907 TIMBERRIDGE DR
PAPILLION, NE 68133
Designated Office Address:
11907 TIMBERRIDGE DR
PAPILLION, NE 68133
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF BLUESTAR HOLDINGS, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BlueStar Holdings, LLC (the “Company”) has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The Designated Office Address of the Company is 1100 Capitol Avenue, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. The Registered Agent of the Company is DDLG Business Services, Inc., 9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68114.
Dvorak Law Group, LLC
9500 West Dodge Road, Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68114
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
LAMSON DUGAN & MURRAY LLP
Daniel J. Waters, Attorney 10306 Regency Parkway Drive Omaha, NE 68114
NOTICE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF PRACTICAL INTELLIGENCE, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the formation of a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Nebraska, and that the name of the limited liability company is Practical Intelligence, LLC. The address of the initial designated office is 8814 N. 83 rd Ave., Omaha, NE 68122. The name and address of the registered agent is LDM Business Services, Inc., 10306 Regency Parkway Drive, Omaha, NE 68114. The general nature of the business to be transacted is all lawful business. The company commenced existence on January 27, 2026 and shall have perpetual duration. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by the Members, as prescribed by the Operating Agreement.
LDM Business Services, Inc., Organizer 4923-6046-3498, v. 1
First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF SHAWTALENT, LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SHAWTALENT LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, was organized on January 28, 2026
The street and mailing address of the registered office is 18203 Cheyenne Rd, Omaha, Nebraska 68136
The name of the registered agent at such address is Jared T Shaw
The company is organized to conduct any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
Jeffrey T. Palzer
3555 Farnam St., Ste. 1000 Omaha NE 68131
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GUIDING LIGHT END OF LIFE SERVICES, LLC.
The name of the Company is GUIDING LIGHT END OF LIFE SERVICES, LLC.
The street address of the initial designated office is 4740 S. 80th St., Omaha, Nebraska 68127. The Registered Agent is Jamie Anderson-Schimerowski and the Registered Agent’s address is 4740 S. 80th St., Omaha, Nebraska 68127.
The general nature of the Company is non-medical end of life care.
The Company commenced on January 29, 2026, and shall have perpetual existence. The affairs of the Company are to be conducted by Members, the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and such officers as the Members shall determine. First publication February 6, 2026, final February 20, 2026
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME
Trade Name to be registered is: ANICCA TECHNOLOGIES.
Name of Applicant: ANICCA, LLC
Address: PO BOX 540322, OMAHA, NE 68154
Applicant is LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska. Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 12/18/2025.
General nature of business: Provision of in-home and remote technology support and related services.
Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Ryan Shuck.
First publication February 20, 2026
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME
Trade Name to be registered is: GREYMATTERS.
Name of Applicant: WonderRipple, LLC
Address: 1402 JONES ST., SUITE 208, OMAHA, NE 68102
Applicant is LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska.
Date of first use of name in Nebraska: Upon Filing.
General nature of business: Consulting and Advisory Services.
Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Patrick K. Kenney. First publication February 20, 2026
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME
Trade Name to be registered is: MIDMODCAT.
Name of Applicant: ANICCA, LLC
Address: PO BOX 540322, OMAHA, NE 68154
Applicant is LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska.
Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 01/02/2026.
General nature of business: Retail.
Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Ryan Shuck. First publication February 20, 2026
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME
Trade Name to be registered is: ASSET STRATEGIES TAX & ACCOUNTING.
Name of Applicant: ASSET STRATEGIES LLC
Address: 14450 MEADOWS BOULEVARD, SUITE 1, OMAHA, NE 68138
Applicant is LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska.
Date of first use of name in Nebraska: Upon Filing.
General nature of business: Tax and accounting services.
Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Chadd Hoeft, CEO. First publication February 20, 2026
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME
Trade Name to be registered is: POWER GRID INSIGHTS.
Name of Applicant: ProsperCase LLC
Address: 200 S 21ST ST STE 400A, LINCOLN, NE 68510
Applicant is LLC.
If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska.
Date of first use of name in Nebraska: 01/28/2026.
General nature of business: Professional industry newsletter.
Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/John Wichita. First publication February 20, 2026
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME
Trade Name to be registered is: ASSET STRATEGIES INSURANCE.
Name of Applicant: Asset Strategies LLC
Address: 14450 MEADOWS BOULEVARD, SUITE 1, OMAHA, NE 68138
Applicant is LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska.
Date of first use of name in Nebraska: Upon Filing.
General nature of business: Tax and accounting services.
Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Chadd Hoeft, CEO. First publication February 20, 2026
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE NAME
Trade Name to be registered is: BY THE BOOK GAMES.
Name of Applicant: Polished Prints, LLC
Address: 5119 CASS ST PO BOX 31131, OMAHA, NE, 68131
Applicant is LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
If other than an Individual, state under whose laws entity was formed: Nebraska.
Date of first use of name in Nebraska: April 2, 2025.
General nature of business: Design, development, and sale of board and video games and related products.
Signature of Applicant or Legal Representative /s/Jacob T. Tewes. First publication February 20, 2026
James R. Sacoman Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives 14811 Charles Plaza Omaha, Nebraska 68154 Telephone (402) 393-3000
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF MICHAEL J. MILONI, Deceased. Estate No. PR 26-___
Notice is hereby given that on January 27, 2026, in the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, Shaunna M. Miloni-Savala, whose address is 7201 South 78th Street, LaVista, Nebraska, 68128, and Micheal L. Miloni, whose address is 2111 Corn Drive, Papillion, Nebraska, 68509, were appointed by the Court as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate.
Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court, located at Courtroom No. 330, Third Floor, Probate Division, Douglas County Hall of Justice, 17th & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68183, on or before April 21, 2026, or be forever barred.
VALERIE BOYLE Clerk of the County Court
