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Board of Directors and Staff

The Board of Directors for the Papillion Community Foundation is comprised of individuals who live or work in the community.

	Mark Vanderheiden Board President Owner/Office Manager of Gina V Physical Therapy. He is a Member of the Downtown Papillion Business Association; American Legion Post 32 member; Papillion Area Lions Club member; Papillion LaVista Schools Foundation Committee Chair; Jr Titan Football Board Member. Mark is also recently retired from the United State Army National Guard after and over 20 year career.
	Jacob Betsworth Board Vice President Jacob Betsworth is a Lieutenant for the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office. He is actively involved in the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce through the Leadership Sarpy advisory board, volunteers for Police Athletics for Community Engagement, and is the recent recipient of the CHI Health Community Partnership Excellence Award. Jacob and his family are parishioners of St. Columbkille Parish and are proud to live and serve in Papillion and Sarpy County.
	Mike Rukstalis, DVM Board Treasurer is the owner of Papillion Animal Hospital. A graduate of Papillion La-Vista High School and longtime community member. Mike is active in the following organizations Board of Directors for the Nebraska Academy of Veterinary Medicine; Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association member; American Veterinary Medical Association member; Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce.
	Margaret White Immediate Past President Margaret is active in the Papillion Community and she owns and operates Papio Fun Park. She is also involved with Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce Gold Ambassador; Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce, Board Member; Omaha Executives Association, Board Member; St Columbkille Church – Music Ministry; Papillion LaVista Community Schools BEST partner; Sarpy County Tourism Committee
	Lowell Ferguson serves as the Assistant Vice President, Pinnacle Bank. He is actively involved in Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Past Chair, Sarpy County Chamber Young Professionals member, Lions Club Papillion board member, Papillion La Vista Schools Foundation Golf committee member, Teammates Mentoring Program member, and Habitat for Humanity yearly volunteer
	William J. Bianco owner of Bianco Stroh, LLC. He is also an adjunct Professor at Creighton University; Presidential Appointee to the 1995 White House Conference on Small Business; Sarpy County Bar Association; YMCA Sarpy County Branch; Board of Managers; Member, Nebraska Diplomats, a Nebraska non-profit economic development corporation.
	Joyce Stanglen is retired and is active in Papillion Junior Women’s Club; Papillion Garden Club; Member of the Foster Care Review Board; Douglas-Sarpy Extension; Master Gardener.
	Adam Boehmer has resided and been employed in the City of Papillion for ten years. He currently serves as a police officer for the City of Papillion and previously, a Nebraska State Probation Officer out of the Papillion office. Family and community have always been a number one priority. When not patrolling the streets, Adam enjoys spending time with family, the outdoors, and working on countless DIY projects. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Omaha with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Utilizing both his professional and community involvement, Adam looks forward to continuing to serve the City of Papillion through this organization.
	Travis David Travis David is in banking management. He is actively involved in Sarpy Chamber of Commerce and also sits on the board of the Papillion YMCA. He is very invested in the advancement of the foundation and the Papillion Community.
	Jerrod White Jerrod White was born and raised in Papillion. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Jerrod started his banking career with a teller position in 1995, and worked with finance lending and compliance before moving into operations and branch management. Now, as Market President for Citizens State Bank's new Papillion location, Jerrod White is deeply committed to excellence in serving the customers of Citizens and serving his community through his involvement with non-profit organization and activities in the Sarpy County area.
	Peggy Woltman Peggy is recently retired after 33 years with SACFCU. She is also involved in – Sarpy County Relay for Life – Chair; Papillion Junior Women’s Club member.
	Megan Nemitz Megan Nemitz was born and raised in Scottsbluff, and Papillion feels similar to her hometown! A graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a masters from Doane University, Megan works in the non-profit sector at Immanuel Communities, leading their digital marketing initiatives. Megan has worked in a variety of tech companies and start-ups, and has a passion for using technology in marketing! When she is not working, Megan enjoys spending time at home with her husband, cooking, reading, catching a game at Werner Park, and walking around Prairie Queen Rec Area!
	Travis Jacott Travis Jacott is an attorney with Adams & Sullivan, P.C., L.L.O. located in Papillion, with a focus on real estate development and transfers, litigation, and estate planning. Travis is a proud member of the Papillion Area Lions Club, Nebraska Bar Association, and Sarpy County Bar Association. He is a graduate of the Sarpy County Leadership Program and an active member of the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce.
	Laura L. Schwartz Executive Director Laura Schwartz started with the Papillion Community Foundation in July of 2017. Schwartz comes to the Foundation with over 26 years of experience in wellness, customer experience and philanthropy. She is a passionate community advocate and has been a resident of Papillion for 19 years. Her corporate experience includes roles at Hewlett Packard Corporation, Prairie Life Fitness and Papillion LaVista Community Schools. Her duties included wellness development, project management, program planning, policy compliance and process development, event planning and fundraising. As a military wife for over 28 years she chaired numerous family support groups, Yellow Ribbon Events, and completed Family Readiness Group certification that focused on budgetary management and ethics. In her new role, Mrs. Schwartz will be responsible for implementing the policies and directives of the Board of Directors and overall growth strategies of the Foundation. She will concentrate on monitoring and increasing the Foundation’s Assets. She will also work closely with the City of Papillion, donors, other nonprofit organizations, corporate leaders as well as engaged citizens to continue to strengthen Papillion through creative philanthropy, vision and leadership. “It will absolutely be my honor to work with the Foundation’s Board, donors, and community partners to continue to make Papillion one of the best small cities in America” comments Mrs. Schwartz “and I am very excited about this opportunity to serve the community of Papillion.” Laura and her husband of 30 years Gerry, have two sons. When she is not working at the Foundation Mrs. Schwartz enjoys time spent being active with her family, cooking and DIY projects.