KIMMEL - Key Persons


Debora Heidzig

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Support Associate
Deb is our office manager at Kimmel Education and Research Center. She draws upon her experience in managing a family farm and applies it to her ever-changing role here, depending on scheduled events, program planning and faculty needs. Deb is a CTA Certified Coach and offers coaching programs to individuals and groups.

Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild

Job Titles:
  • Member at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln
  • Unit Leader & Extension Educator
Hello! I am Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild, and I lead the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Kimmel Education and Research Center's efforts to grow the economy through Extension programming in the areas of entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation. During a consulting trip to Nigeria as part of the World Wide Farmer-to-Farmer program in 2002, I noticed people from the United States to Africa needed the same thing: Strong Inner Leaders. It was on that trip that I began my journey to help individuals and businesses live life with purpose, passion and fun. Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild has served as a faculty member at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for six years. In her current position, she serves as the Unit Leader for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Kimmel Education and Research Center located in Nebraska City, NE.

Dr. Deb Weitzenkamp

Dr. Deb Weitzenkamp is an extension educator and leads our Child and Youth Development programs in the fields of Career Development and in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Deb has integrated technology along with resources, tools and her skills to deliver quality 4-H science programming intended to recruit and retain youth in positive development.

Dr. Tonia Durden

Job Titles:
  • Author

Kim Wellsandt

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Office Assistant
Kim provides staff & faculty with support in marketing through innovative ideas and creative design of special projects. She also assists with customer service, electronic media and various office assignments.