Connectors
Connectors provide an opportunity for individuals who are interested in professional development to expand their growth through networking, community involvement, training and partnership outreach. Connectors ensure that every business partner realizes the value of their investment by communicating information about programs and events and the direct relationship with business growth.
To find out more about our Connectors, please email receptionist@gichamber.com.
Natalia Del Cid
Senior Operations Manager - Associated Staffing
"I became a Chamber Connector because I love meeting new people and helping others connect. Supporting and growing alongside such an inspiring group is incredibly rewarding. I believe in the power of community and collaboration, and it’s great being part of a group that works together to make things happen."
Hailey Dixon
Relationship Manager - Bruning Bank
"I decided to become a Chamber Connector to meet new people in our community and build stronger connections with the businesses here in Grand Island. What I enjoy most is getting to visit and support so many different businesses and creating meaningful relationships throughout the community."
Teshawna Sawyer
Associate Director of Willow Rising
"Many times, I would hear the names of individuals, and Connectors gave me the opportunity to put their face to the name, learn about their business and get to know them on a personal level. Your eyes will be opened to how amazing our community is, and you learn about all the hidden gems. You will learn what our community offers, grow professionally and personally, and truly become a member of the Grand Island community."
Kris Naberhaus
Connectors Chair
Site Operations Specialist
Technician, Syngenta Seeds LLC
kristine.naberhaus@syngenta.com
(402) 886-2257
Rob Czaplewski
Account Executive, Angels Care
Progressive Home Health
rob.czaplewski@angmarcompanies.com
(308) 589-0170
Natalia Del Cid
Senior Operations Manager, Associated Staffing
nataliad@associated-staffing.com
(308) 384-4885
Courtney Cox-Shafer
Office Events Coordinator, Grand Island Tourism
Convention & Visitors Bureau
courtney@visitgrandisland.com
(308) 382-4400
Mary Frickey
Resident Services Director, Riverside Lodge
Retirement Community
mfrickey@vhsmail.com
(308) 382-1657
Tim Krupicka
Director, Workforce and Community Education,
Wayne State College
tikrupi1@wsc.edu
(308) 381-1141
Kyle Morledge
Credit Management Services, Inc.
Tricia Pankonin
Care Transition Coordinator, St. Croix Hospice
tpankonin@stcroixhospice.com
(308) 675-2549
Chanel Osburn
Financial Sales Manager, Centris Federal Credit Union
cosburn@centrisfcu.org
(308) 385-2282
Jacque Rico
Owner/Health Insurance Agent
Unified Health Solutions
jrico@unifiedhs.com
(402) 217-9262
Anelalani Serrao
Center Coordinator
Central Community College
anelaserrao@cccneb.edu
(308) 398 - 7425
Danielle Schade
Lead Service Rep, Centris Federal Credit Union
dschade@centrisfcu.org
(308) 385-2282
Curt Vodehnal
Community College Relationship
Manager, Bellevue University
cvodehnall@bellevue.edu
(308) 381-8988
Brianne Gauthier
Community Engagement Director
Willow Rising, Inc.
bgauthier@willowrising.org
(308) 382-8250
Diane Rouzee
Sports Marketing Manager, Grand Island Tourism
Convention & Visitors Bureau
diane@visitgrandisland.com
(308) 382-4400
Kari Stofer
Greater Nebraska Regional Director,
Combined Health Agencies Drive Nebraska (CHAD)
kstofer@chadnebraska.org
(308) 440-8936
Carole Urbom
Senior Living Sales Specialist
Good Samaritan/Sanford Health
Carole.Urbom@SanfordHealth.org
Shelley Wheeler
Agency Owner/Agent, Shelter Insurance
shelleywheeler@shelterinsurance.com
(308) 381-8300
Joeli Walrath
Development Officer, Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
jwalrath@gicf.org
(308) 381-7767
Trevor Oberg
Edward Jones