Advancement Staff
John Lothrop '68, Vice President, Institutional Advancement
John leads the offices of Advancement, Alumni Relations and Marketing Communications He is also responsible for major campaigns and gifts. John is a third generation Doane graduate and parent of a Doane graduate.
Contact Information: 402.826.8258; john.lothrop@doane.edu
Nancy Wehrbein, Director of Foundation and Agency Relations Nancy started at Doane in 2005. Nancy develops and submits all grant proposals for Doane College in conjunction with the faculty and administration. She also serves as initial point-of-contact for the administration of grants awarded.
Contact Information: 402.826.6765;
nancy.wehrbein@doane.edu
Dan Meyer, Director of Planned Giving Dan assists alumni and friends of Doane with annuity and estate planning. He is also the parent of two Doane graduates.
Contact Information: 402.826.8237; dan.meyer@doane.edu
Rick Blessen, Director of The Doane Fund Rick started at Doane in 2004. Rick works with Doane friends and alumni to ensure that Doane's annual fund needs are met.
Contact Information: 402.826.8284;
rick.blessen@doane.edu
Eunice McArdle ‘70, Advancement Services Eunice began working at Doane in 1986. Her duties include providing data support and reporting for all projects. She is a 1970 graduate of Doane College, and the parent of five Doane graduates.
Contact Information: 402.826.8261; eunice.mcardle@doane.edu
Carol Bietz, Director of Advancement Data Services
Carol started at Doane in September 1993. Her duties include report compilation and computer conversion support. She is the mother of 3 future Doane students!!
Contact Information: 402.826.8312; carol.bietz@doane.edu
Diane Brown, Support Staff Diane has worked at Doane since 1990. Her duties include posting gifts, pledges and acknowledgements in the administrative system.
Contact Information: 402.826.8588; diane.brown@doane.edu
Joey Fikar, Support Staff Joey has worked at Doane since 1987. Joey works closely with the vice president for advancement in the daily functions of the Advancement Office, maintains schedules and manages work-study projects.
Contact Information: 402.826.8258; joey.fikar@doane.edu
Alumni Staff
The Alumni Office is responsible for planning events such as Homecoming, class reunions, summer reunions and area gatherings. It is also responsible for other programs including the Alumni Council, regional alumni chapters and class agents.
| Karen Wisman Morris '78, director of Alumni Affairs Karen has worked at Doane since 1985. Her main responsibilities include coordinating alumni programs, planning alumni reunions, assisting chapters (with various needs) and working with class agents. Contact Information: 402.826.8561; karen.morris@doane.edu |
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| Cody Vance '82, director of Special Projects Cody has worked at Doane since 1982. He plans alumni events, Hall of Fame, Commencement, assists with reunions and Homecoming weekends, along with preparing media needs for events. Contact Information: 402.826.8549; cody.vance@doane.edu |
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| Nancy Bergmeyer, support staff Nancy has worked at Doane since 1987. Her main duties include providing office support and assistance with the class agent program, reunions, alumni events and other alumni programs. Contact Information: 402.826.8239; nancy.bergmeyer@doane.edu |