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Meet the Staff


Contact information for all staff members is listed below. If you are unsure whom to contact, please call the switchboard at 402.826.8200 or Fax 402.826.8600

Julie Schmidt, Vice President of Finance and Administration, Treasurer

Julie SchmidtJulie joined Doane in August 2006. She comes to Doane from the Nebraska Heart Institute where she was CFO for 8 years.  She oversees all financial aspects of the college.

Office location: Padour Walker, Business Office

Contact Information: 402.826.8200

 
Laura Sears, Director of Human Resources

Laura SearsLaura joined Doane in October 2006.  She comes to Doane from Union Bank and Trust Company where she was employed in human resources for 5 years. Her duties are to plan, organize and coordinate all aspects of human resources including employment, compensation, benefits, recruitment, and college-wide policies and procedures.

Office Location:  Padour Walker, Business Office

Contact Information: 402.826.6773; laura.sears@doane.edu

 

 

Steve Thompson, Business Analyst

Steve ThompsonSteve joined Doane in 1997 after working for a public accounting firm in Lincoln. His duties include a full range of business activities which ensure the operational effectiveness and excellence of the College, including project management, workflow analysis and improvement, trend analysis, and examining the information technology needs of finance and administration.

Office location: Padour Walker, Business Office

Contact Information: 402.826.8670; steve.thompson@doane.edu

 

 Ned Tucker, Controller

 

NedNed joined Doane in 2010 with over twenty years experience in the financial management of not-for-profit organizations. He oversees the accounting functions of the college and internal and external financial reporting.

Office location: Padour Walker, Business Office

Contact Information:  402.826.8601; ned.tucker@doane.edu

 

Cindy Albert, Executive Secretary for Financial Affairs

Cindy AlbertCindy started at Doane in 1985. She works with the vice president of finance, the controller, and the human resources coordinator along with handling everyday business office functions.

Office location: Padour Walker, Business Office

Contact Information: 402.826.8200; cindy.albert@doane.edu

 

Glenda Kjolhede, Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Glenda KjolhedeGlenda has worked at Doane since 1978. She counsels students about payment options for their accounts and oversees accounts for trips taken by students.

Office location: Padour Walker, Business Office

Contact Information: 402.826.8578; glenda.kjolhede@doane.edu

 

Norma Huls, Payroll Assistant

Norma HulsNorma processes monthly payrolls for students, faculty, and staff, as well as prepares periodic reports of earnings and taxes. She also explains benefits to new employees and assists them in completing required paperwork.

Office location: Padour Walker, Business Office

Contact Information: 402.826.8584; norma.huls@doane.edu

 

Donna Novak, Accounts Payable

Donna NovakDonna is responsible for paying credit card, purchase orders and other bills at Doane.

Office location: Padour Walker, Business Office

Contact Information: 402.826.8576; donna.novak@doane.edu

 

Connie Vanourny, Accounts Receivable/Office Assistant

Connie VanournyConnie works with student accounts, as well as summer conference billings and other college receivables, and also assists with accounts payable.

Office location: Padour Walker, Business Office

Contact Information: 402.826.8579; connie.vanourny@doane.edu

 

Sandi Meinke, Perkins Loan Officer

Sandi MeinkeSandi collects and distributes Perkin loans for students.

Office location: Padour Walker, Business Office

Contact Information: 402.826.8577; sandi.meinke@doane.edu

 

 Cindy Nitzel, Accounts Receivable Clerk

Cindy Wockenfuss, Accounts Receivable AssistantCindy joined Doane in February 2009. She receives and processes students' payments along with distributing billing statements. Cindy communicates daily with parents and students regarding payment plans and account balances.

Office location: Padour Walker, Business Office

Contact Information: 402.826.8580; cindy.nitzel@doane.edu

 

Sandy Koll, Accounting Assistant

Sandy Koll, Accounting AssistantSandy joined Doane in July 2007. She comes to Doane after completing her Masters in Business Administration degree. She works with the Vice President of Finance & Administration and the Controller. Her tasks include the accounting of grants, endowment funds, federal funds, bank accounts, student organization accounts and inventory.

Office location: Padour Walker, Business Office

Contact Information: 402.826.6766; sandy.koll@doane.edu

Doane College
1014 Boswell Avenue
Crete, NE 68333
800.333.6263
FAX: 402.826.8600