The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is the world’s largest association dedicated to those who develop talent in organizations. These professionals take the knowledge, skills, and abilities of others and help them achieve their full potential. ATD's members represent more than 100 countries and connect locally in almost 140 U.S. chapters and 25 Global Networks. Members work in thousands of organizations of all sizes, in government, as independent consultants, and suppliers.

The ATD Nebraska Chapter

Our mission is to enhance members’ abilities, to develop talent and support clients and organizations in our local and global communities. 

Our vision is to be the preferred leader in workplace learning and performance.

Our 2024 goal is to provide our members unique opportunities to engage, learn and grow by staying liquid and filling the gaps.

Our History

ATD Nebraska Chapter received its charter from ATD National on January 21, 1959, and had 26 members from over 20 companies in the Omaha metro area.

Today, the ATD Nebraska chapter has over 200 members representing over 100 companies. Our Board of Directors orchestrate chapter activities, including workshops, tools, networking opportunities, and resources that enhance the talent development abilities of our members and community.

Past Chapter Presidents 

Name

Dates

Patrick J. Mulvhill

1959-60

Michael Beilis

1962-63

Frank Goodell

1964-65

Harold Slayer

1966

Joseph Murphy

1967

E. Lee Horeis

1968

Ken Fielding

1969

Russell Browne

1970

Thomas Moore

1971

Thomas Ernst

1972

Richard McGaughey

1973

Patricia Rogers

1974

Dan Albertus

1975

Jim Woods

1976

Frances A. Kimberly

1976-77

William C. Burgess

1977-78

Mike Fletcher

1978-79

George Boddy

1979-80

Melinda Bickerstaff

1980-81

Merle Schlines

1982-83

Clint Maun

1983-84

Marilyn Fischbach

1984-86

Nancy O’Brien

1986-87

Michael Hoisch

1988

Mike Obal

1989

Louise Waszak

1990

Liz Mazzotta

1991

Michael Anderson

1992

Patricia Snipp

1993

Colleen Haack

1994

Doug Maline

1995

Janet French

1996

Marguerite McGill

1997

Deb Nastasi

1998

Rick Noss

1999

Dustin Logan

2000

Cindi Van Housen

2001

Gretchen Finke Patras

2002

Lisa Hayes

2003

Carol Horner

2004

Tricia Danielsen

2005

Patricia Harrold, CPLP

2006

Angela Galloway

2007

Wendy Schultz

2008

Heather Davis

2009

Michael Merritt 2010
Terry Lee  2011
April Kassen
 2012

Christine Hitchcock

 2013
Shelly Whittaker 2014
Jill Banaszak  2015 
Jon Titus  2016
Krishna Clay

2017

Ericka Juno  2018
 Jen Wichern

2019

Katie Kuhl  2020 
Jessica Jones  2021 
 Amber Watts 2022 
 Debbie Petru 2023 


ATD Nebraska, P.O. Box 85793 Lincoln, NE 68501-5793 | (402) 850-6710 | contactus@atdnebraska.org

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