Board Members
David Mayer, Board President
Dvorak Law Group, LLC
Gary Grote, Board Treasurer and Secretary
Bridgepoint Investment Banking
Pete Hanley
SilverStone Group
Jennifer Amis
Encounter Telehealth
Sandy Parker
Community Volunteer
Craig Pohlman
TSA Manufacturing
Steve Patterson
Avior Wealth Management
Jeanie Jones
Community Volunteer
Brandon Burns
Great Western Wealth Management
Matt Lee
Fusion Medical Staffing
Jill Goldstein
Kutak Rock
Alison Johnson
Pinnacle Bank
Julie Collins
Community Volunteer
Staff
Sandy Lemke, Executive Director
sandy@merrymakers.org
(402) 697-0205
(402) 778-4846
Sandy Lemke brings many experiences and talents to her role as Executive Director of Merrymakers. A writer and editor, Sandy’s creative spark led to successes at Omaha Magazine, a local publishing company that she owns with her husband Todd. The company produces about a dozen local publications. Sandy’s additional work includes optimal organization and project management skills having served as executive assistant to the head of MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company and the City of Omaha Mayor’s Office.
Sandy is originally from Bellevue and attended the University of Nebraska. She has been personally involved in community events such as the UNO Women’s Walk, the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben, and many other organizations as part of her work over the years.
Sandy is a board member of the Downtown Omaha Rotary Club. She and her husband Todd enjoy traveling and are members of two branches of the International Wine and Food Society. The Lemkes have a grown daughter, Casey who is married to husband Shea, and a college-aged son, Chad.
Diana Van Moorleghem, Program Coordinator
diana@merrymakers.org
(402) 689-6223
As a previous Merrymaker professional performer for 13 years as part of The Links duo, Diana brings hands-on experience to the role of Program Coordinator. Having an insight to the needs of the musicians, as well as the senior communities’ Activity Directors will be very beneficial.
In her spare time, she and her husband Denny enjoy traveling and spending time with their blended families of three grown children and six grandchildren.