Alumni Relations Office
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.
| Lesley Nordhausen, Director of Alumni Relations Lesley has worked at Doane since 2006. Her main responsibilities include coordinating alumni programs, planning alumni reunions, assisting chapters (with various needs) and working with class agents. Contact Information: 402.826.6795; lesley.nordhausen@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 |
Advancement Office
The Advancement Office is always willing to talk about giving options that are available to you, and how your gift will impact Doane's future.
Please contact us today through one of the avenues listed below:
Phone: 402.826.8258
Toll Free: 1.800.333.6263
Fax: 402.826.8600
E-mail: advancement@doane.edu
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
Bryan J. Van Deun, Associate Vice President for Advancement
Bryan serves the internal operations of institutional advancement and meets with alumni, friends and businesses about major and planned gifts. He is the father of a current Doane Lincoln Campus student.
Contact Information: 402.826.8573; bryan.vandeun@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
Cody Vance '82, Director of Special Projects
Cody served in the Office of Admission at Doane for 19 years before becoming a member of the Advancement Office in 2001. He arranges the Honor D Award and Athletic Hall of Fame ceremonies, in addition to working with alumni and friends to ensure support of the college’s annual fund. Cody is also the public address ‘voice’ of Doane’s football and women’s basketball teams.
Contact Information: 402.826.8549; cody.vance@doane.edu
Karen Wisman Morris '78, Director of Advancement Operations
Karen has worked at Doane since 1985, serving as alumni director from 1994-2008. Her responsibilities include overseeing gift processing, reporting, database updates, coordinating the advancement office software conversion, and stewardship.
Contact Information: 402.826.8561; karen.morris@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
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