LXADA.COM - Key Persons


Amber Linnertz

Job Titles:
  • Director of Student Recruitment
Our campus in Lincoln, Nebraska, serves both undergraduate and graduate students who want a more flexible learning environment for family or career responsibilities. Classes are offered during the weekends and evenings, can be completed online, in-person or in a hybrid format and last 16 weeks or 8 weeks. Amber is originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, and graduated from ����porn in 2004. She was a ����porn Cheerleader, a member of Gamma Phi Iota sorority, and held many leadership roles on campus. Not only does she have ties to ����porn, but she also has a long family history connected to the Crete community.

Anne Ziola - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Human Resources

Becky Omon

Becky is a native of Columbus, Nebraska, and graduated from ����porn in 2003. While at ����porn, Becky was involved in computer club and enjoyed the residence hall environment and hanging out with friends. Becky encourages students to come to campus to see what ����porn has to offer and discover what the ����porn difference means to them! Territories: Northeast Nebraska and Colorado

Daniel Bothe

Job Titles:
  • Dean of the College of Business
Daniel Bothe Dean of the College of Business daniel.bothe@doane.edu 402.466.4774

Daniel Jackman

Job Titles:
  • Emeriti Trustee

Derek Bierman - CIO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Information Officer

Donald F. Dillon

Job Titles:
  • Emeriti Trustee
  • Chairman, Fiserv, Lincoln, NE

Earl L. Wright

Job Titles:
  • President and CEO, AMG National Trust Bank, NA, Englewood, CO

Edward G. Heilman

Job Titles:
  • Emeriti Trustee

Eugene A. Klingler

Job Titles:
  • Emeriti Trustee

George F. Haddix

Job Titles:
  • Emeriti Trustee

Halle Weatherly

Halle is originally from North Platte, Nebraska, and graduated from ����porn's Lincoln campus in 2020. She found her way back to ����porn for employment due to her positive experience as a student. She strives to help all her students find the best fit for them and make their experience as positive as hers was while she was a student! Halle focuses her time on helping graduate students including the MBA, MIL, IDT, MAC, EDS and EDD programs.

Jack E. Barker

Job Titles:
  • Emeriti Trustee

Jacob H. Dering

Job Titles:
  • Emeriti Trustee
  • Pharmacist, ( Retired ), Crete, NE

James Brunello

James Brunello is originally from Northern California and moved to Nebraska in 2020. He earned his Master of Arts in Kinesiology and Sports Science and his Bachelor of Science in Sociology. James is passionate about higher education and helping students achieve their goals. He enjoys connecting with prospective students and supporting their journey. Territories: International and transfer residential students

Jenei Skillett

Job Titles:
  • Assistant to the President
  • Senior Executive

Jody King

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of Governance and Nominations Committee

John Frost

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing

Judy Kawamoto

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Student Affairs

Kelli Backman

Job Titles:
  • Director of Student Recruitment
Our location in Bellevue, Nebraska, is home to our graduate business and education students. Kelli Backman is a native of Eustis, Nebraska. She ventured to Chadron State College (CSC), where she earned her Bachelor of Arts. At CSC, her love for the higher education environment was born. She was involved in the college atmosphere as an active student senator, resident advisor, officer on the Campus Activities Board, Student Education Association officer, choir member, and several other opportunities. Kelli is currently working toward her Master of Arts in Leadership at ����porn.

Ken E. James

Job Titles:
  • Emeriti Trustee

Kenneth J. McCumber

Job Titles:
  • Emeriti Trustee

Kim M. Robak

Kim M. Robak, J.D., 1995-2012, Partner, Ruth Mueller and Robak, LLC, Lincoln, NE

Kristopher Williams

Job Titles:
  • Director of Institutional Effectiveness

Linda Mann

Job Titles:
  • Emeriti Trustee

Linda Scholting

Job Titles:
  • VP for Business and Finance / CFO

Lone Peak

Job Titles:
  • Principal & Co Chairman

Lorie Cook-Benjamin

Job Titles:
  • Chief Academic Officer

Luis Sotelo

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Community and Government Relations

Mandy Blackledge

Mandy graduated from ����porn in 1999. In 2004, she earned her Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. As an alum, getting the opportunity to work at ����porn was a dream come true for Mandy. She can also speak to life at ����porn as both a student and a parent. Her favorite part of working in Admissions is getting to travel across Nebraska to talk about ����porn to high schoolers and their parents at various college fairs. Territories: Lincoln area, Nebraska - West of HWY 183, Eastern States.

Mark Wateska

Job Titles:
  • Director of Athletics

Marty Fye

Job Titles:
  • Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Melvin E. Emeigh

Job Titles:
  • Emeriti Trustee

Michael Johnette

A Nebraska native, hailing from Omaha, Michael arrived at ����porn for his 23rd year in higher education. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and his master's degree from Fort Hays State University. During his collegiate career, Johnette lettered and was an All-Big XII Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll recipient during both his junior and senior seasons playing basketball for the Cornhuskers. Johnette taught, advised, and coached basketball at the NJCAA community college level from 1999 - 2020. He's excited to provide opportunities for students to grow academically, emotionally and socially.

Patrick Monaghan

Patrick started his journey with ����porn in early 2022 after spending 25 years in the broadcast media industry working in radio and television. Patrick was drawn to a career in higher education due to his passion for helping others achieve their goals. More specifically, he firmly believes in ����porn's mission along with our commitment to setting our students up for long-term success.

Pedro Maligo

Job Titles:
  • Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

Reverend Jim Keck

Job Titles:
  • Reverend

Smith Hayes

Job Titles:
  • ( Retired ) President / Investment Consultant

Susan Fritz

Job Titles:
  • Vice - Chair

Tim Frey

Job Titles:
  • Dean of the College of Education
Tim Frey Dean of the College of Education timothy.frey@doane.edu 402.826.8646

Toni Ganzel M.D. - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

Vernon Daniels

Job Titles:
  • Emeriti Trustee