Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors help ensure ongoing community support for our athletes and our mission.

"Being involved with Special Olympics has been an incredibly fulfilling experience. The dedication and passion this organization shows towards empowering athletes and fostering inclusivity is truly inspiring. Witnessing the positive impact that Special Olympics has on the lives of athletes and their families is a reminder of the importance of our mission. It is a privilege to be part of such a transformative movement.""

-Tyler Keyser, Special Olympics Nebraska Board Chair

BOARD CHAIR

Tyler Keyser

Buildertrend
General Counsel

PAST CHAIR

SHERIE THOMAS

Omaha Police Department
Deputy Chief 

TREASURER

Tiffany Paben

Deloitte
Managing Director

SECRETARY

Marc Wisdom

Pinnacle Bank
Executive Vice President

PRESIDENT/CEO

Carolyn Chamberlin

Special Olympics Nebraska
 

At Large Members

Alexander Clauson

Koley Jessen

Matt Fenster

Bellevue Public Schools

Julissa Lara

Catholic Mutual Group

Thomas Lee

Omaha Public Schools

Evelyn Loof

Farmers Mutual of Nebraska

Ben Lorenzen

Champions Run

Steve Merfeld

Creighton University 

Ronny Miller

Gallup 

Rachel Mulligan

Special Olympics Nebraska Athlete

Munroe-Meyer Institute

Brad Rulon

US Bank

Chad Samuelson

Kite Pharma

Michaela Schenkelberg, PhD

University of Nebraska Omaha 

Jennifer Schwartz

Nebraska School Activities Association

Sarah Smith, MD

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Diana Tedrow

Cox

Josh Todd

Elkhorn Athletics Association

Melonie Welsh

Munroe-Meyer Institute 

Cyndi Wenninghoff

Quantum Workplace