OurMission & Values
We are dedicated to enriching the quality of lifefor the residents of McCook, Nebraska.
- Stewardship - MCFF will wisely use all of its resources, believing in honesty, integrity, confidentiality.
- Respectful - MCFF values people and will work to be inclusive and accepting, making sure both growing up and growing old are priorities.
- Grit - MCFF will support those who are resilient, passionate, resourceful, and courageous.
- Collaboration - MCFF will connect organizations, individuals and programs to benefit the community, weaving partnerships and relationships along the way.
- Leadership - MCFF invests resources in people who take the initiative to help others, who are optimistic and innovative.
- Posterity - MCFF will strive to provide for generations to come and to secure the future of McCook and Southwest Nebraska.
Fund Advisory Committee
The members of our Fund Advisory Committee are thought leaders who have made a significant contribution to our community. Each and every one of them brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization. They are responsible for developing and furthering the mission of MCFF, developing assets and awarding grants.
List of Services
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Matt Sehnert
Years on Committee: 5, chairman
Occupation: Retired baker
"I’ve always believed that the most important thing the MCFF does is bring people together in an organized manner to take time to think about what would make southwest Nebraska better."
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Jeff Gross
Years on Committee: 3, Vice-chair
Occupation: McCook Public Schools Business Manager
"McCook is a place where friends, community members and family look out for each other."
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Peggy Been
Years on Committee: 11, secretary
Occupation: Retired banking
"The Unrestricted Endowment gives us a tremendous opportunity to create our community and chart the course for our future."
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Sean Wolfe
Years on committee: 2, treasurer
Occupation: Hospital CFO
"We are on the brink of a transformational change across our nation due to a number of demographical and geopolitical forces. McCook needs to respond to make our community as attractive as possible to attract and retain population to our community."
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Cynthia Huff
Years on Committee: 10, Past-Chairperson
Occupation: Retired School Administrator
"Opportunity does not only live in big cities."
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Dale DuelandList Item 1
Years on Committee: 16
Occupation: Semi-Retired Farmer/Rancher
"By building a larger unrestricted endowment, we can address several community needs
at once."
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Amanda Engell
Years on the Committee: 1
Occupation: EDC Housing Director
"McCook offers opportunities for creative involvement around every corner. If you have
a voice that you would like to be heard, there are always willing ears to listen to your
ideas and dreams for the community."
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Gavin Harsh
Years on Committee: 5
Occupation: Farmer
"Through my time, I’ve seen intentions and dreams slowly become reality and real life actions. Leaders have stepped up to the plate and we are on the verge of making huge strides in building a stronger community."
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Bill Graves
Years on Committee: 10
Occupation: Retired Dentist
"The best part of McCook is being near my family and friends."
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Linda Taylor
Years on Committee: 3
Occupation: Mayor and Local business owner
"As part of MCFF, I want to help our region grow and keep our wealth here, encouraging youth to return, and keep our amenities alive and strong."
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Pam Wolford
Years on committee: 7
Occupation: Transition Coordinator for ESU 15/ Retired Full Time Teacher
"Students who are educated here do go out and make a positive impact locally and globally."
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Ronda Graff
Years with Committee: 10
Occupation: Affiliated Fund Coordinator for MCFF, community volunteer
Matt Sehnert - Chair308-345-6500
Jeff Gross - Vice Chair308-345-5422
Peggy Been - Secretary308-340-7260
Sean Wolfe - Treasurerswolfe@chmccook.com
308-520-4517
308-520-4517
