BUILDING MOMENTUM
Pictured: Aerial view of the future home of the Sarpy County Campus at Highway 370 and Highway 50.
MCC FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Karen Pesek
President
Nick Jensen
Vice president
Stephen LeGrand
Secretary
Michelle Settles
Treasurer
Gerry Tomka
Past president
EX-OFFICIO MCCF LEGAL COUNSEL
George Martin, III
EX-OFFICIO MCC BOARD OF GOVERNORS REPRESENTATIVE
Zach Reinhardt
BOARD MEMBERS
Hina Agarwal
Jennifer Allen
Andy Alloway
Jordan Brazil
Ricardo Castro
Sheila Fields
Sara Hansen
Julie Hockney
Matt Huls
Banti Iteffa
Matthew Kreifels
Tracy Madden-McMahon
Anayeli Martinez Real
Bill McKay
Kurt Meisinger
Jill Panzer
Carol Russell
Nick Shannon
Joe Strickland
Sherie Thomas
Jennifer Zhang
Dear Friends,
Momentum is a powerful force. It’s the forward motion that carries us from where we are to where we want to be. At Metropolitan Community College, we feel its push every day. It’s in the excitement of students stepping onto campus for the first time, in the creativity of our faculty and staff, and in the generosity of supporters like you who make our progress possible.
Because of you, the College’s mission to provide relevant, student-centered education to a diverse community of learners comes to life. Your support helps students reach their goals, inspires innovation across our programs and strengthens our connection to the communities we serve. Together, we’re not just keeping pace — we’re building momentum.
This past year, that momentum showed up in meaningful ways:
For students. In 2024–25, the MCC Foundation awarded scholarships from 161 donor-supported funds to 1,336 students, totaling $1.8 million in direct support.
For the community. MCC continues to shape a future where education, innovation and opportunity intersect. From our new Biotechnology Lab to our AI planning initiatives and modernized technology systems, we’re preparing students and our region for what’s next.
As we celebrate what we’ve accomplished this past year, we’re also looking ahead. The College’s new Sarpy County Campus marks the next chapter in our story of growth and possibility. This summer, we broke ground on what will become the College’s fourth full-service campus — a place that will bring together advanced technology, workforce innovation, and student-focused design to create a hub for lifelong learning and community connection. It’s a project that embodies what “building momentum” truly means: Turning vision into opportunity for generations to come.
What makes MCC special isn’t just the programs or facilities. It’s the friends, partners and advocates — like you — who believe in what education can do. Since 1977, the MCC Foundation has been the bridge between those who want to make a difference and the students who benefit from it.
Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Your belief in our mission continues to inspire our growth, enrich our students and strengthen our shared future. The momentum we’re building together is real, and with the Sarpy County Campus on the horizon, we’re just getting started.
Sincerely,
Randy Schmailzl President Metropolitan Community College
Karen Pesek President, MCC Foundation Board of Directors
Karen Pesek
Randy Schmailzl
$3,726,212 Donations and gifts
*$500 Capital campaign gifts*
$800,279 Contributed nonfinancial assets and services
$1,441,288 Investment income (net)
TOTAL EXPENSES: $5,482,138*
$783,180 College departments and programs
$7,193,194 Grants
$1,345,889 Student grants, organizations and scholarships
$3,294,552 Grant support
$58,117 Other expenses
*$400 Capital*
*Due to long-term duration of major capital projects, income recognition and corresponding expenditures often do not coincide within the same fiscal year.
2024-25 ANNUAL GIVING
CASH GIFTS AND INSTALLMENTS RECEIVED
Ellie Abba-Moussa
Brian Abbott
Hina Agarwal
Robbin L. Alex
Maxson Allen
American Culinary Federation
American Society of Plumbing Engineers, Omaha Chapter
American Welding Society, Nebraska Chapter
Ann B. Zekauskas Family Foundation inc.
Anonymous
Kori K. Archbold
Judy Attebery
John S. Austin
Tia N. Baker
Ray D. Barr Trust
Jo Bartikoski and Don Westling
Kathy Bass
Baxter Auto Group
Mogens Bay
Nicole Bednar
Bellevue University Benevity
Maurice Birdwell
Black Hills Energy
Stephanie Bloom
Bobby Byars Foundation, Incorporated
Andrew D. Bock
Evan Brockman Terrell Brown
Mary Bruckner
Laura Burke Sarah Calderon
Arts Project
Cervantes Michal Chaplin Doug Chrisman Clark Creative Group Melissa Cloeter Kevin Cloonan
for Youth Conagra Brands Foundation
Mike Cook
Rachel Cooley
Susan Copenhaver
Quinn M. Corbin
Cornhusker International Trucks, Inc.
Leroy K. Crosby
Daisy E. Curtis
Drew Davis
Laura A. Davis
Debby Durham Family Foundation
Jill Dempsey
Nikolay Dimitrov
Crystal Douglas
Douglas County
Wrandi Eckley
Steve Ellefson Elliott Equipment Company
Erin Eskens
Joshua Espelund
Fett FiberFirst
Schorr, Barmettler, & Brennan, P.C.
Vicky
2024-25 ANNUAL GIVING CONTINUED
GIFTS AND INSTALLMENTS RECEIVED
Unyoh
Karen
MCCF SCHOLARS
Visit mccneb.edu/ScholarsReception to view a list of students who received an MCCF scholarship.
2024-25 EMPLOYEE AND RETIREE GIVING
Jacqueline and Greer Almquist
Sana M. Amoura-Patterson
Anonymous
Brian Ayers
Joy N. Baade
Gregory W. Babst
Laura Baca
Victoria Badura
Joe
Nathan
Melissa Beber
Catherine Brunkhorst
Gina
Heather Carrico
Cynthia A. Catherwood
Shanda
Cheryl
Tammy
Todd M.
Beth
Mary
Amy
Julie
Gina Cronican
Lillian
Robert Goeman
Cynthia K. Gooch-Grayson
Diane Good-Collins
Laura
McTavish-Mlady
Robert Medrano
Shelly Mentzer
Linda S. Moraine
Jane Mulder
Edward F. Napravnik
Tara Nettifee
Rich Newcomer
Ryan Newton
Dave Noodell
Brian O’Malley
Tyler Payne
Wendy Pella
Ashley Peters
John Piper
Chris Pitschmann
Kristin K. Pluhacek
Amy Recker
Carol Reifenrath
Alan R. Reinarz
Kimberly Rhen
Susan Risner
Karen J. Rodgers
Daniel Rooney
Candace D. Ryan
Rick B. Sandvig
Randy and Nancy Schmailzl
Albertha Schmid
Sheila Schoessler
Brenda M. Schumacher
Mark Spielman
Bobbi Stark
Jeffrey Strawn
Laurie Swett
James R. Thibodeau
Antonio T. Tiller
Penney Tripp
Kathy J. Trotter
Mary L. Umberger
Whitney Van Arsdall
Mary P. Vogt
Dennis Walsh
Peter Walsh
Felicity White
Ann Wills
Eric Yarwood
RECOGNIZING GIFTS IN KIND
ADS Biotec
Robert A. Andersen
Rod Anderson
Marla Ashe
Astec Industries
B Street Collision Center
Rex Bavousett
Robin Beaver
Boys Town National Research Hospital
William Bruce
Central Body Shop
Conductix-Wampfler
Gary Cooper
Double Zero Pizzeria
Elkhorn West Construction
Jody Farhat
Heartland Family First Medical Clinic
Hy-Vee
Joslyn Art Museum
Jennifer Katz
Kelly Klosure Systems
LiCor Inc.
Liebovich Steel & Aluminum
Leland and Joyce Marsh
Mike Masching
Carol Mickels
Millard Manufacturing
Nebraska Army National Guard
Nebraska Welding Ltd
Neogen
Northern Natural Gas
Olsson
Pella Window and Door Showroom of Omaha
Phibro Animal Health Corporation
Kevin Poling
Pre-Wel Manufacturing
Quilters We Are
Salem Baptist Church
Subaru of America
The Rose Theater
Russell Tompkins
Top Golf
Vala’s Pumpkin Patch
Valley Irrigation
Woerner Wire Works
Zachry Group
IN HONOR AND IN MEMORY OF
In Memory of Todd Baker
Gina
Ann Wills Eric Yarwood
In Honor of Theresa Copenhaver
Susan Copenhaver
In Memory of Joy (Broom) Dodd
Judy Attebery
In Honor of Todd Elson
Joel and Brenda Elson
In Honor of Larry Gawel
Robbin Alex Kori Archbold
Nicole Bednar Catherine Brunkhorst
Sarah Calderon Michael Chaplin Mike
Kally Macolm-Bjorklund Carrie McDade Morgan
Pluhacek
David Price
Libby Rowe
Scneberger
Martina Shenal
Corrie Suhr
Lori Sutton
Trudie Teijink
In Memory of Gerry Finnegan
Sheila O’Connor
In Memory of Michelle Gerhardt
Julie Jansen
In Memory of Maryjo Harrahill
Sheila O’Connor
In Memory of Jerry Huismann
Sheila O’Connor
In Memory of Sallie Ingram
Edward Kaminsky, Bronwyn and Gabe
In Honor of Frank Kompare
Michelle Kompare
In Memory of Jerald Moss
Cindy Moss
David Moss
Jennifer Moss
Allan Roth
Candace Ryan
In Memory of Dan Osborn
Sheila O’Connor
In Memory of Stanley Frank Pavelka Jr.
Sheila O’Connor
In Memory of Patricia Plummer
Lance Plummer
In Memory of Walter Radcliffe
Sheila O’Connor
In Memory of Gerald Redding
Sheila O’Connor
In Memory of Jonathan Sherman
Jody Neathery-Castro
In Memory of Joan Spath
Sheila O’Connor
In Memory of Amber Suttle Tjaden
Jill Morrissett
In Loving Memory of Jennifer Lynn
Svik MCC Class of 1991
Edward Kaminsky and children Josh, Jessie, Jeremy and Lila Kaminsky
In Memory of
Brandon Thomas
Andi Gordman
In Memory of Taylor Tylkowski
Lina Cashin
Crystal Douglas
Wrandi Eckley
Stephanie Hadaway
Jon Henrichs
Sara Holman
Brian Humphrey
Lauren Jennings
John Kraus
Andrew Kreis
Corey Lavigne
Nicole Linafelter
Marilyn Mackevicius
Amy Sorenson
Scott St Germaine
Molly Triggs
Denise Willett
Chad Williams
Dillon Young
Paul Young
In Memory of Denton Weichman
Sheila O’Connor
In Memory of Don Wesely
Sheila O’Connor
In Memory of Don Wrieth
Sheila O’Connor