Chad has been hired as the new assistant vice president of Centris Federal Credit Union’s contact center. Dumont will oversee and lead the credit union’s contact center operations and staff, focusing on enhancing member experience and operational efficiency. In his role, he will continually assess member feedback, track key performance indicators, analyze data and act on insights to ensure a high-performing team. With 30 years of banking industry experience, Dumont brings extensive expertise in contact center operations, consumer loan servicing and customer care management. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on marketing from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Additionally, Dumont holds a graduate certificate from Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington. “We are thrilled to welcome Chad Dumont to our team. His extensive experience in contact center management and customer service aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing exceptional member experiences,” said Julie Strohfus, vice president, retail financial services. “We believe Chad’s leadership will be instrumental in elevating our contact center operations and supporting our continued growth.”

Mallory’s book “Culture Medicine of the Spirits” published and released on the Amazon and Barnes and Nobles platforms in November 2024. 

Lyn has been named a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America alongside three of her colleagues. This is one of the most prestigious honors in her field, and recognizes her individual accomplishments as well as her department’s broader impact on advancing research, education and practice related to aging. In 2019, she was also named a Fellow of the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education. Her research focuses on public programs and services for aging populations, with an emphasis on improving intergenerational relationships and address the needs of minority elders. “I’m deeply honored to be recognized as a Fellow of the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education,” Holley said. “This recognition reflects the work we are doing at UNO to engage both students and the community in meaningful ways. By fostering intergenerational understanding, we are addressing key challenges facing an aging society.” 

Larry and his wife Traci became grandparents to a future Maverick, Wrenley Grace Kisker. Wrenley’s mom and dad were UNO college graduates, Will and Halsie Kisker. 

Jason was elected as an At-Large Republican Party Elector at the Nebraska Republican Party Convention on May 18, 2024. In this prestigious role, Hayes will cast his presidential electoral vote on December 17, 2024, at the Nebraska State Capitol. A seasoned legal and political professional, Hayes brings decades of experience in government, law, and education to this pivotal responsibility, reflecting his deep commitment to civic service and the democratic process.  

Ronna retired June 1, after 30 years of teaching in the Omaha Public Schools.

Dave has produced his fifth documentary with KCRA in Sacramento, Calif., where he currently works as the Special Projects Producer. Some of Manoucheri’s previous documentaries have won Emmys for best documentary, best director and reporting. His latest documentary, “Always Remember Your Name,” looks at the lives of Holocaust survivors Andra and Tatiana Bucci, who were imprisoned at both a concentration camp in Italy and in Auschwitz-Birkenau when they were just 4 and 6 years old. The documentary also covers Italy’s involvement during WWII and the treatment of Italian Jews.