TeamMates National Program Board of Directors
The TeamMates Board of Directors provides oversight and leadership for the program. Board members represent a variety of communities with local TeamMates chapters and ensure that TeamMates adheres to the national standards for mentoring, the Elements of Effective Practice.
In 2022 the Board revised the strategic plan and set a new vision for TeamMates:
To be the nation’s premier school-based mentoring program by creating a culture of hope that leads to a positive ripple effect in our communities and beyond.
Dr. Tom & Nancy Osborne
Co-founders
Nick Cusick
Bison, Inc.
Lincoln, NE
Dr. Deepak Gangahar
Chairman
Anant Enterprises
Elkhorn, NE
David Graff
Hudl
Lincoln, NE
Mark Graff
MNB Bank
McCook, NE
Kyle Hanson
Wolverine
Rockford, MI
Dr. Steve Joel
Former Superintendent, Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln, NE
Cynthia Milligan
Omaha, NE
John Northrop
Northrop Enterprises, LLC
Hastings, NE
Lisa Olson
Vice-Chairman
OPPD
Omaha, NE
John Schuele
Waitt Corporation
Omaha, NE
Tony Urban
Treasurer
RSM US, LLP
Omaha, NE
Tony Veland
AIM Institute
Omaha, NE
Zach Wiegert
Tetrad Property Group, LLC
Omaha, NE
Denny Walker
Jet Linx Aviation
Omaha, NE
TeamMates Foundation Board of Directors
John Schuele
Chairman
Waitt Corporation
Omaha, NE
Nick Cusick
Bison, Inc.
Lincoln, NE
Dr. Deepak Gangahar
Anant Enterprises
Elkhorn, NE
Cynthia Milligan
UNL College of Business (Retired)
Lincoln, NE
John Northrop
Northrop Enterprises
Hastings, NE
Thomas Smith
D.A. Davidson
Lincoln, NE
Tony Urban
McGladrey Wealth Management
Omaha, NE
Denny Walker
Jet Linx Aviation
Omaha, NE
Zach Wiegert
Goldenrod Companies
Omaha, NE
TeamMates+ Board of Directors
Sarah Begay
Ingrid Berlin
Drue Bower
Erick Danielson
Emilie Key
Secretary
Rachel Lambert
Mackenzie Mapes
Treasurer
Dan Schaechner
Chairman
Lindsey Spehn