Our Leadership

Our leadership team is passionate about putting families at the heart of care. Through their dedication, expertise and commitment, they help guide our mission and ensure families have the support they need when they need it most.

Leadership

Linsey Rai Kortan

Chief Executive Officer
(office) 402-346-9377 ext. 127
(cell) 714-878-4908
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Kari Ketcham

Chief Development Officer
(office) 402-346-9377 ext. 128
(cell) 573-489-7330
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Emily Mozer

Director of Corporate Giving
(office) 402-346-9377 ext. 125
(cell) 402-237-1540
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Vicky Sheeler

Chief Empowerment Officer
(office) 402-346-9377 ext. 130
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Hunter Samuels

Director of Stewardship & Communication
(office) 402-346-9377 ext. 138
(cell) 913-775-0349
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Emily Swett

Event Engagement Manager (office) 402-346-9377 ext. 126
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Mackenzie Leahy

Director of Family Services 
(office) 402-346-9377 ext. 133
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Sydney Leo

Marketing & Development Manager
(office) 402-346-9377 ext. 139

(cell) 630-398-9480
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Alyssa Francis

Program  & Engagement Coordinator
(office) 402-346-9377 ext. 135
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Maceal Pechacek

Community Engagement Manager (office) 402-346-9377 ext 123
(cell) 402-216-5047
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Bella Rinaldi

Facility Coordinator
(office) 402-346-9377 ext. 136
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Rebecca Cervantes

Volunteer Coordinator
(office) 402-346-9377 ext. 122
(cell) 402-281-5745
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Steve Milliken

Meals that Heals Assistant
(office) 402-346-9377
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Jessica Olvera

Lead Guest Services Manager (office) 402-346-9377 x 132
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As we look to the increasing needs of pediatric care in Nebraska, our board is laser- focused on working with our fantastic team as we execute our strategy for the future needs of our families. We cannot do this without the continued generosity of the foundations, organizations, and individuals in our communities. Whether you have considered us in the past or are thinking of doing so in the future, where better to look than the future of our children and the well-being of their families; families, many of whom, are facing situations they never imagined. More pediatric families than ever need our help. Thank you in advance for your support!
Jon A. Smith
Board President

2026 Board of Directors

Ronald McDonald House Omaha is governed by a Board of Directors. Members are local business leaders and community volunteers. Members serve three-year terms and a maximum of six years.

Jon A. Smith

Board Chair
Veteran Horizons LLC

Jason Lauritsen

Board Chair Elect
The Check-In Method

Timothy McGill

Past Board Chair
McGill Restoration

Dr. David Mercer, MD, PhD

Past Board Chair
Nebraska Medicine/UNMC

Allison Malone

Board Secretary
Cobalt Credit Union

Kristi Anderson

NAI NP Dodge

Patty Bauer

Methodist Women’s Hospital

Ama Bikoko

Public Service Professional

Brandon Burns

First Interstate Bank

Dr. Dan Connealy, MD, MBA

Perinatal Associates

Lisa Essig

McDonald’s

Kevin Fustos

Orion

Camille Metoyer Moten

Vocalist/Musician

Brooke Pauley

Horsepower Today

Callie Williams

Estate planning and estate administration attorney

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