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."

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."

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."

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."

Years on Committee: 10, Past-Chairperson

Occupation: Retired School Administrator

"Opportunity does not only live in big cities."

Years on Committee: 1

Occupation: Manufacturing Engineer

"The MCFF is important because it provides not only financial resources but also consulting, convening and collaboration within the community to help make McCook a better place to live."

Years on Committee: 16

Occupation: Semi-Retired Farmer/Rancher

"By building a larger unrestricted endowment, we can address several community needs

at once."

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."

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."

Years on Committee: 10

Occupation: Retired Dentist

"The best part of McCook is being near my family and friends."

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."

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."

Years with Committee: 10 

Occupation: Affiliated Fund Coordinator for MCFF, community volunteer