General Responsibilities: Provide leadership and direction to the Board and Membership.
Bio: Sandy is a Development Services Analyst with the University of Nebraska Foundation and has been an ASTD member since November 2005. She received her BS in Information Systems Management from Doane College and is currently pursuing an MS in Leadership through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This is her first position in leadership with ASTD-Lincoln.
She have been with the UN Foundation since March 2004. Prior to that, she worked in the Health Care industry for approximately 20 years and in Software Consulting for three years. Her job responsibilities at the Foundation include business practice analysis related to Prospect Management and Honor Clubs, assisting with data integrity and maintenance of the centralized database and report development for these systems. She has a diverse background including Accounting, HR Management and IT Analyst. Sandy has been a Project Manager for several software conversions/implementations and has assisted with staff training responsibilities for the software. She is currently assisting with software training at the Foundation and is involved in a review of staff competencies and the new employee orientation program.
General Responsibilities: Provide leadership and direction to the Chapter. Prepare for the Presidency by participating in board meetings, familiarizing oneself with the operating structure of the Chapter and assisting the President.
Bio: Ph.D. program (ABD status) in Psychological & Cultural Studies at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Masters in Education with a Transition Specialist endorsement-University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations-Doane College
Certified Job/Career Transition Coach
CTI Trained Coach
2006-Current President Fall River Consultants/Coaching
2006-Current The InSight Program, P.C. Corporate Training/Consultation
2003-2006 Assistant Dean-Master of Arts in Counseling Program at Doane College
1999-2003 Student Advisor/Career Development Coordinator-Doane College
1999-Current Faculty Member Doane College
Planning Committee International Career Development Conference(ICDC) 2007
Chair of Sponsorships-ICDC Conference 2007
Board Member Women in Sales & Business
Former Board Member for the Association for Nontraditional Students in Higher Education former Communication Officer within organization
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
Better Business Bureau
Member WBON-Lincoln
Member ACA
Member ASTD-Lincoln Chapter
Member Heartland Coaching Federation
Member WIN-AHEAD
Ranelle Maltas
UNL Instructional Technology Group Work: 402.472.0585 rmaltas@astdlincoln.org
General Responsibilities: Provide leadership and advice to the President, President-Elect, the Board and the Chapter.
Bio: Ranelle is the Technology Training Services Manager with UNL Information Services Instructional Technology Group where she provides end-user computer training and support do that the faculty/staff of UNL can work better, work faster, and work smarter. Before coming to UNL in August 2000, Ranelle gained her experience in the training field working at New Horizons Computer Learning Center. While there, her mentor introduced her to ASTD in 1996.
Ranelle received her BS in Business Administration from UNL in August 1992. As an ASTD member, she has volunteered with the Chapter in may ways until 2005 when she served as the Director of Web site, then as the 2006 Vice President of Communication and as the 2007 President Elect. She is very proud to have helped get the online registration set up for our membership. Ranelle also serves on the Board of Directors for the University Association for Administrative Development (UAAD) at UNL as the Communications Committee Chair. Ranelle previously served on the Board of Directors for the UNL Band Alumni Association, Inc. from 1995-2005 as the Vice President and General Manager/Secretary. She is still an active member of the organization.
General Responsibilities: Oversee all communication goals, strategies, tools, and mechanisms including, but not limited to, print and electronic marketing correspondence and the chapter web site. Ensure all chapter communications adheres to ASTD’s identity guidelines.
Bio: Shannon is an Ergonomics Trainer/Consultant. She is the owner of a consulting company called Desktop Ergonomics, in which she helps employers ensure a healthy office environment by providing ergonomic workstation assessments, employee and supervisor training, and product recommendation. Shannon is also an Ergonomics and Safety Specialist for the University of Nebraska, Department of Environmental Health and Safety with over nine years experience in the safety industry. Shannon has a master's degree in Leadership Education, is a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (CEAS), and an Occupational Hearing Conservationist (OHC).
Shannon has been a member of ASTD-Lincoln for five years and this is her fourth year serving on the Board.
General Responsibilities: Publish the Chapter’s monthly newsletter, ASTD-Link.
Bio: Jessica is a member of the Quality Assurance team at FACTS Management Company. She specializes in procedural writing, documentation maintenance, and proofreading correspondence/training materials for the company. Jessica has been a freelance writer for the past 5 years specifically writing press materials for self-published authors.
Prior to working at FACTS, Jessica worked as an executive administrative coordinator for the Nebraska Bankers Association and a book publicist for iUniverse, Inc.
Jessica is an undergraduate student at Doane College–Lincoln campus. She is working on her Bachelor of Art degree in Business with a focus in communications and plans to obtain her Masters in Business Management with an emphasis in Leadership Coaching immediately following. Jessica holds a honors Associate of Science degree in Business Administration from the Lincoln School of Commerce.
"I joined ASTD to boost my career and position myself for leadership roles."
General Responsibilities: Communicate Chapter activities to members and the community at large through announcements, events, press releases, etc. Promote recognition of and respect for the chapter and its membership within the Lincoln and Nebraska business communities.
General Responsibilities: As Director of Website, the goal of this position is timely and accurate website postings, making our website a valuable tool for membership and an enticing organization to prospective members.
Elizabeth (Betsy) Howe
UNL Environmental Health & Safety Work: 402.472.5488 bhowe@astdlincoln.org
General Responsibilities: Oversee membership goals, strategies, and activities that will assist the Chapter in recruiting new members and retaining current members. Provide membership services to the membership.
Bio: Betsy has been involved in training and development for well over 25 years, first as Manager of a small business and more recently as Adjunct Instructor and Safety Specialist. She has worked extensively with technology since the mid 1980's. She has completed the ASTD E-Learning Certificate and is working with a team on development and delivery of Environmental Health & Safety online courses for use by the UNL campus community.
In 2009 the Membership Committee is expanding the scope of the PALs program to provide more frequent 'touches' during the first year of membership. The Power of 2 emphasis on national in addition to local membership is a priority. We will be conducting a membership drive, to begin mid-year. We plan to expand involvement to include ad hoc positions for Prospects outreach and PALs. We are excited about the email focus group who has agreed to answer a few short surveys to assist with improvements to the member experience.
Since I've discovered ASTD I feel as if I've truly found a professional 'home.' I value the learning experiences provided by ASTD-Lincoln regularly and acess to the national offerings. Members of the Lincoln chapter and the SIG groups are always available to share information and expertise should the need for consultation arise. I value the network of colleagues and friends I have made through ASTD-Lincoln.
Betsy has an MBA with an MIS emphasis from University of South Dakota and a BS in Food Science and Technology from Michigan State University.
General Responsibilities: Actively recruit new members from the Lincoln and surrounding communities. Implement follow-up with meeting guests and new members to ensure recruits’ and new members’ needs are met. Promote energy and enthusiasm for participation.
General Responsibilities: Actively recruit new members from the Lincoln and surrounding communities. Implement follow-up with meeting guests and new members to ensure recruits’ and new members’ needs are met. Promote energy and enthusiasm for participation. Emphasis with this position is on ‘personal touch’ and ‘connections’ that lead to active engagement and member involvement.
General Responsibilities: Facilitate new and veteran member volunteerism within the Chapter at various levels of involvement. Link volunteer resources to the needs of the various committees, SIGs and Chapter events. Promote energy and enthusiasm for participation.
Bio: Kevin is the Organizational Training and Education Specialist for Continuum EAP where he has developed and maintains a catalog of over 35 topics. He is a qualified user of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®, an adjunct instructor in speech communication and theatre at Doane College-Lincoln and a professional comedian/humorist.
Kevin has a Bachelors degree in Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. After a brief tenure teaching in the public schools, Kevin enjoyed a career in the entertainment field touring first, as a member of Class Acts (an improvisational comedy troupe) then nationally as a stand-up comedian highlighted by taped appearances on HBO and Comedy Central. Kevin developed his training skills and knowledge of human resources as a Staffing Specialist for Manpower, a Fortune 500 employment service. At Manpower, he trained employees in tangible skills like computer software as well as helping employees develop the intangible skills like leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, workplace safety and customer service. He has also served as an Admissions Representative and Student Advisor at Lincoln School of Commerce (now Hamilton College) helping adult students find degree programs to meet their career goals.
Kevin is joining the ASTD board for the first time since joining ASTD almost five years ago.
Gayle Cox
Nebraska Health & Human Services System Work: 402.471.2073 gcox@astdlincoln.org
General Responsibilities: Provide professional development sessions for the membership and guest at meetings and special events.
Bio: Gayle has been employed by the State of Nebraska since 1990, first with the Department of Health, and through various mergers and name changes, what is now called the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
Her job involves leading the CAT(Computer Application Training) team which develops and delivers computer training in microsoft products for DHHS staff across the state. In addition Gayle serves as a facilitator for many groups and coordinate the presentation of EAP classes for the Lincoln office.
"My goals for ASTD in 2009 is to help ensure that professional development opportunities are available for all of our members, from the newest trainer to the most experienced. We must all keep learning."
"When I first joined ASTD I was a new trainer. My boss insisted that I join and participate in the acitivies of the organization. In that first year there were at least two times that within 24 hours of attending a program I needed the information I had learned. ASTD made me look so smart!"
General Responsibilities: Provide professional development sessions for the membership and guests at meetings and special events.
Bio: Marguerite works for Southeast Community College in the Professional Growth and Customized Training Services Division. Her primary function is to provide customized training for businesses and organizations and to educate businesses about local grant opportunities available for training. She received her BS in Business from UNL and has over 10 years experience in Human Resources and Training and Development.
This is her second year serving as a Board Member.
General Responsibilities: Provides membership educational resources, educates membership on certification/competency model, and supervises student chapter.
Bio: Keith is a 15-year veteran of corporate training, with 19 years of experience in education. He has trained nearly 2000 employees in the areas of sales, customer service, and process training for organizations, in industries from data communications to insurance. His peers honored him in 1999 as Member of the Year Award for the Nebraska Chapter of ASTD for innovation and leadership of the Trainer’s Institute program. He’s been published in Creative Training Techniques newsletter and The Training and Performance Sourcebook. He recieved his Master’s Degree in Adult Learning, Performance and Development from Drake University in Des Moines, IA, and is certified in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
General Responsibilities: Responsible for educating members on different facets of the competency model, i.e., informing members at monthly programs, literature reviews, visually displaying model at meetings, etc.
Bio: Alicia has been employed as the Training Specialist at Nelnet since October 2007. She is responsible for conducting and developing training programs for new and current employees. Her responsibilities include researching and implementing new courses and delivery methods, train-the-trainer activities, training manuals, e-learning and documentation and development of software system training for employees.
Alicia has an Associates Degree in Communications/Graphic Design from Central Penn College, her BA in Communications from Alvernia College and is pursuing a Master of Science in Instructional Design & Development from Bellevue University.
Her interests include Sprint & Olympic Triatholons, camping, technology, snowboarding, science, history and baking.
Doug Burks
Full time student of Southeast Community College Continuing Ed Work: 402.326.9902 dburks@astdlincoln.org
General Responsibilities: Maintain accurate financial records and ensure the Chapter’s sound financial status. Advise the leadership on fiscal policy.
Bio: A native of Amarillo, Texas, Doug enlisted in the Navy in 1980 and attended basic training in San Diego, California. After completing Submarine School in Groton, Connecticut, reported aboard his first command, the submarine USS Sand Lance (SSN 660). At the end of the first four year enlistment, Doug elected to be an active Reservist in Tyler, Texas. While assigned to the Reserve Unit, Doug taught basic supply, naval history, and naval operations classes. Doug also performed duties as assistant emergency medical technician with the City of Tyler Ambulance Services. Six months later, Doug applied for and was accepted to return to active duty retaining the rate of Hospitalman Second.
For twelve years, he served several tours at sea, including as the Medical Department Representative aboard the submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769) during the construction phase and beyond. In September 1997, he attended the Navy Senior Enlisted Academy and upon completion, in December, he reported as the Command Senior Enlisted Advisor, Naval Medical Clinic, Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, Georgia. After two years in Albany, Doug would return to sea duty one more time as the Medical and Dental Division Officer on board the amphibious assault ship USS Cleveland (LPD 13) home ported in Norfolk, Virginia.
Doug retired after twenty-three years active naval service in September 2003. His personal awards include the Navy Commendation Medal (3 gold stars), Navy Achievement Medal (1 gold star), Good Conduct Medal (4 bronze stars), and various service and campaign awards.
Currently Doug is working with Southeast Community College’s Specialized Training Department as a consultant on a Lincoln Public Schools adult education project. He attends Doane College, Lincoln campus as a senior. He anticipates graduating in May 2009 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Communications. He is married to the former and Lincoln native Cynthia “Sam” Harris for over twenty-seven years. They have two grown children; Robert a Marine, and Krista a new mommy, and five grandchildren.
Bio: Glenda Hinz, Virtual Assistant and Owner of HINZtime Virtual Assistance, offers expertise in administrative and marketing support for solopreneurs and membership-based organizations. Glenda began providing secretarial services as an independent contractor under the name Hinz Word Processing Service in 1978. Today, she provides much more than word processing in a professional, solutions-oriented business environment. Although she has worked extensively for small businesses, associations and educational organizations, her skills and services are adaptable to any industry, in any location worldwide. With over 25 years as a self-employed administrative professional, Glenda provides exceptional secretarial and organizational skills, with relentless attention to detail, accuracy, and confident efficiency.
Glenda serves as secretary of the Women Business Owners Network (WBON) in Lincoln. She is also a member of the International Association of Virtual Office Assistants (IAVOA), the International Women’s Chamber of Commerce (IVWCC), and the Alliance for Virtual Business. She is a committed supporter of women-owned and home-based businesses.
She has been serving with ASTD since 1993.
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