Alumni Business Directory

  • Cassie Rief (Behle)

    Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
    Evolve Restorative Wellness, LLC

    I am a functional nutritional therapy practitioner who empowers clients within their unique health journeys by uncovering and properly addressing the root cause(s) of symptoms holding them back from a vibrant life. I take a holistic approach that first focuses on optimizing digestion and a return to nutrient dense, whole foods. Further emphasis is placed on stress reduction, sleep, detoxification and movement. A wide variety of functional testing options helps me pinpoint areas of imbalance or dysfunction in the body so we can use the right diet, lifestyle and nutraceuticals to support the body in restorative healing.

    Scotus Grad Year: 2003

    Type of Business: Natural Health and Wellness

    Nutrition
  • Brent Albracht

    Orthopedic Surgeon
    Banner Health (Arizona)

    My goal is to keep my patients active and doing the things they love for as long as possible. I love being a surgeon, but many problems of the hip and knee can be treated without surgery. When my patients are ready for surgery, I help guide them through the process to reach our goal of the best outcome possible.

    Scotus Grad Year: 2007

    Type of Business: Healthcare

    Healthcare
  • Anne Arnst

    Business Manager
    Holy Spirit Catholic School (San Antonio, TX)

    Holy Spirit Catholic School – Faculty, Staff and Parish Family – is dedicated to providing excellence in education centered on the teachings of the Catholic faith.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1979

    Type of Business: Education

    Education
  • Amy (Paprocki) Bang

    Realtor
    Real Estate Team

    Needing to buy or sell a home? Let me help you find an experienced realtor, regardless of location. I’ve created a database of realtors across the country that I recommend, and additionally interview realtors to find the right one for you. This is a free service.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1993

    Type of Business: Real Estate

    Real Estate
  • Anna Evans-Bayer and Tony Bayer

    Owner
    Sisu Hairdressing (Lincoln)

    At Sisu, we enjoy working together to bring you a unique salon experience rooted in education. Every stylist goes through our exclusive training process created to ensure a level of quality unmatched in the Midwest. We continually offer opportunities for stylists to grow and be inspired. From New York, to Chicago to LA, we strive to surround ourselves with experts in the industry.

    Scotus Grad Year: 2003

    Type of Business: Hair Salon

    Hair Salon
  • John Beller

    Owner/president
    Beller Biosecurity Strategies, Inc.

    In 1987 I first realized my dream of starting my own company, and was able to grow my business organically to the point where it was acquired by a leading national organization. I remained aboard and steered the company through a period of growth and expansion before returning to my entrepreneurial roots to develop my own company, Beller Biosecurity Strategies, Inc,in 1992.

    Today, Beller Biosecurity Strategies has grown to be an industry leading provider of pest vector strategies to livestock producers through the Midwest and the Western High Desert areas.

    I continue to add value to my clients through continuing education, verification and sustainability. I am a strong advocate of rodent control being an important discussion piece when it comes to biosecurity because herd health and food safety are so important.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1974

    Type of Business: Pathogen vector management

    Pathogen Vector Management
  • Sara (Kunneman) Carlson

    M.D. - Family Physician
    Westside Medical (Calgary, AB)

    We are a patient-centred medical home for Calgarians, with a focus on proactive care with an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1998

    Type of Business: Family Medicine

    Family Medicine
  • Jack Cheloha

    Senior Attorney
    Goosmann Law Firm

    We are a Midwest-based certified women-owned law firm for trailblazers leading the way in America. We work for visionaries who take action. We give leaders the freedom to focus on what’s worth it. We help protect what you work hard for and get what you deserve. As attorneys we are committed to stand for what’s right. Together we are agents of change making a difference for people.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1983

    Type of Business: Legal

    Law
  • Nick Costello

    Sr. Vice President / Financial Advisor
    Robert W. Baird

    Our mission is to operate a comprehensive financial advisory practice, with a highly qualified team, in order to provide the most professional, reliable, and consistent financial advice to our clients.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1995

    Type of Business: Financial Services

    Financial Services
  • Naomi Davis

    Physician Assistant
    Vivify Women’s Health and Fertility

    We Restore Women’s Health and Optimize Fertility.

    Scotus Grad Year: 2017

    Type of Business: Medical care/healthcare/women’s healthcare

    Healthcare
  • Shawn Diederich

    Senior Principal / Director of Engineering
    Clark & Enersen

    Clark & Enersen is a team of professionals all dedicated to our firm’s vision to empower and inspire through partnership in thoughtful design. As a leading multidisciplinary firm, we value diversity of thought and talent — from our architects, interior designers, and landscape architects to our mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineers. We forge strong relationships with our clients and work closely with them to complete their vision.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1992

    Type of Business: Architecture & Engineering

    Architecture
  • Brandi DiGiorgio

    Partner
    MarksNelson

    Business & technology advisors help owners and organizations innovate through technology, tax, financial planning, and business advisory services.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1993

    Type of Business: Accounting and Business Advisory

    Accounting
  • Aaron Dowd

    Chief Executive Officer
    Rare Earth Salts

    Rare Earth Salts separate and refine rare earth elements which are essential to daily life.

    Our mission is to use our innovative, proprietary, patented technologies to build a leading rare earth processing company in a cost-effective, sustainable, and environmentally friendly way.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1999

    Type of Business: Infrastructure Tech

    Infrastructure Tech
  • Julie Eastridge

    Manager
    Husker Hounds

    Official Adidas Husker gear for all sports.

    • 402-758-0207

    Scotus Grad Year: 1984

    Type of Business: Retail

    Retail
  • Tim Engelbert

    EVP - Life Insurance
    Higginbotham

    Life, Disability, Long Term Care, Life Settlements

    Scotus Grad Year: 1980

    Type of Business: Insurance

    Insurance
  • Ryan Fleischer

    Founder/CIO
    Revolution Group

    Revolutionizing Family Office, Endowments, and Wealth Management. We elevate founders, entrepreneurs, and ultra high net worth families, and endowments to harness financial wellbeing and simplify the complexities.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1995

    Type of Business: Financial Services

    Financial Planning
  • William J. Fox

    Managing Director - Risk Management (Retired)
    Bank of America

    Scotus Grad Year: 1979

    Type of Business: Financial Services

    Financial Services
  • John Hain

    Physician
    Nebraska Spine and Pain Center
    • 402-496-0404

    Scotus Grad Year: 1993

    Type of Business: Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery

    Physician
  • Eric Hegi

    Practice Director
    Rail Transportation Consulting

    Our clients seek our help in situations where they lack the capabilities needed to solve problems and fully understand a situation. At ESi, we strive to go beyond answering the question that is asked – we draw upon our collective expertise to provide real insight into the issues our clients face.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1988

    Type of Business: Transportation/Consulting

    Consulting
  • Judith Hemberger

    CEO of oncology research and development
    SuviCa Pharmaceuticals, Inc

    Discover, develop and sell drugs used in the treatment of cancer.

    • 303-735-3245

    Scotus Grad Year: 1965

    Type of Business: Pharmaceutical

    Pharmaceutical
  • Bode Hill

    Development Officer
    Bergan Catholic High School

    Scotus Grad Year: 1998

    Type of Business: Catholic Education

    Education
  • Eric Hinze

    Chiropractor
    Hinze Chiropractic & Acupuncture

    Welcome to Hinze Chiropractic & Acupuncture! Our Columbus chiropractor, Dr. Randy Hinze, heads a talented team of caregivers to serve your acupuncture and chiropractic needs. With more than three decades of Columbus acupuncture and chiropractic experience, Dr. Hinze is ready to help you find relief and lead a happier, healthier life.

    Scotus Grad Year: 2000

    Type of Business: Chiropractor

    Chiropractor
  • Karl Hroza

    President and CEO
    Hroza-Corporation (San Juan Capistrano, CA)

    Project and Construction management services, including Risk and Opportunity Reviews.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1986

    Type of Business: Management Consulting

    Mining, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure
  • Nancy (Gdowski) Huston

    Regional Account Manager (Retired)

    Scotus Grad Year: 1974

    Type of Business: Advertising/ Business Development

    Advertising
  • Jerry Jarecke

    Owner, President
    Master Care services Inc.

    Master Care Services, Inc. has been a well-known name for upholstery, painting, and remediation services in the Columbus, NE area, for over 40 years. We’re BBB accredited and are members of the Platte County Chamber of Commerce. You can trust that our experts won’t leave you disappointed. With our state-of-the-art equipment and skills, we’ll do our utmost to exceed your expectations.

    Call today for a FREE estimate!

    Scotus Grad Year: 1975

    Type of Business: Carpet cleaning, restoration, painting

    Carpet cleaning
  • Brandon Johnston

    Owner/Operator
    Johnston Baling LLC

    Established in 2018, Johnston Baling is a family owned and operated custom baling business that provides its’ services to the Columbus, NE area and surrounding towns, focused mainly on cornstalk baling. Reach out to Brandon Johnston at 402-270-3779 for any and all of your baling needs.

    Scotus Grad Year: 2016

    Type of Business: Agriculture - Custom Baling Operation

    Agriculture
  • Nathan Karges

    Managing Director and Financial Advisor
    Northwestern Mutual

    Karges Financial Group (KFG) has been working in the Columbus, Nebraska area for the last 14 years with the goal of building financial plans keeping YOUR goals in mind. When it comes to your financial future, every action you take today will have significant impact on your future financial circumstances.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1996

    Type of Business: Financial Planning

    Financial Planning
  • Rex Kumpf

    Owner - Doctor
    Dental Works of Columbus

    At Dental Works of Columbus we strive to provide our patients with the best and most complete dental care. Our doctors and staff frequently attend continuing education seminars to learn the latest dental techniques.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1978

    Type of Business: Dentistry

    Dentistry
  • Rev. Jeffery S. Loseke

    Pastor
    St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

    Catholic parish located in Gretna, NE, in the Archdiocese of Omaha.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1992

    Type of Business: Faith

    Faith
  • Levi McPhillips

    Beef Cattle Consultant
    Great Plains Livestock Consulting

    We believe that all producers, no matter the size, deserve to have access to the information and tools needed to be more efficient. We utilize science, experience and our God-given abilities to improve the success and way of life for our clientele and ourselves by creating synergistic consulting relationships that improve production efficiency and contribute to the betterment of agriculture and society.

    Scotus Grad Year: 2011

    Type of Business: Beef Cattle Nutrition Consulting

    Agriculture
  • Ryan Medinger

    President
    Allied Tour & Travel

    Since 1962, Allied Tour & Travel has offered exceptional domestic and international group travel, including motorcoach tours, fly-ins, rail journeys, and cruises. Our unique benefits, like the “Stay the Night On Us” program, a group travel app, and the luxurious “ultra coach,” ensure a superior travel experience. Based in Nebraska, we manage seamless journeys from various pickup points to final destinations, focusing on professional and personalized service to create memorable travel experiences.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1994

    Type of Business: Domestic & International Group Travel

    Domestic & International Group Travel
  • Dan Niedbalski

    Senior Vice President
    Alpine Bank (Colorado)

    From summits to city centers, there’s an Alpine Bank near you.

    For over 50 years, we’ve been giving back to the Colorado communities where we also live, work and play.

    Across our great state — from Denver to Durango, Boulder to Battlement Mesa — individuals and businesses bank with us for online and mobile financial banking, deposit accounts, personal and commercial financing and wealth management* services.

    Customers love our size and streamlined structure. With it, we provide one-on-one service and make local lending decisions quickly. At Alpine Bank, banking is more than just a product or service, it’s a relationship.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1984

    Type of Business: Financial Services

    Financial Services
  • Sherry Olanyk

    Garden Batons
    Craft Classes

    Scotus Grad Year: 1965

    Type of Business: Crafting

    Crafting
  • Tyson Owens

    Financial Advisor
    Owens Wealth Advisors

    We are a talented team of independent financial advisors that have been serving individual investors, businesses and non-profit organizations for more than twenty years. We expect each advisor on our team to bring a tremendous level of leadership, creativity and relationship to our clients.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1999

    Type of Business: Financial Services

    Financial Planning
  • Amberly Parker

    M.S. L-CCC - Speech Language Pathologist
    Link to Communication

    Link to Communication offers speech/language therapy and Myofunctional Therapy evaluations and treatment to individuals of all ages. Therapists at Link to Communication are licensed through the state of Nebraska and are trained to evaluate and treat the following areas:

    Scotus Grad Year: 2017

    Type of Business: Speech Therapy

    Speech Therapy
  • Joe Puetz

    President and Founder
    Atlas Retirement Planning & Wealth Preservation

    I show you how to build your own pension so you don’t have to worry about the stock market in retirement and maximize your estate for your kids.

    Scotus Grad Year: 2001

    Type of Business: Financial Planning

    Financial Planning
  • Aaron Rickert

    President
    Rickert Chiropractic & Acupuncture, PC

    Dr. Rickert specializes in both chiropractic and acupuncture care. Rickert Chiropractic & Acupuncture is committed to relieving your pain using the true principles of chiropractic care.

    We have treated many patients with conditions ranging from whiplash to scoliosis to bulging discs. We have had stunning success with these conditions and many others. Patients seeking treatment at Rickert Chiropractic & Acupuncture are assured of receiving only the finest quality care, because Dr. Rickert shares a genuine concern for your well-being.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1990

    Type of Business: Chiropractor

    Chiropractor
  • Michael J. Shonka

    Executive & Chief Financial Officer (Retired)
    MJS Advisors LLC (Kansas)

    Manufacturer of Business Jets and Global Aircraft Financing.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1965

    Type of Business: General Aviation and Financial Services

    Aviation
  • Ann (Beiermann) Simsar

    Physical therapist
    Hruska Clinic (Lincoln)

    The Hruska Clinic™ is a unique Physical Therapy clinic that offers physical therapy services that are based on the philosophic and integrative concepts of the Postural Restoration Institute® (PRI). The clinic was founded and directed by Ron Hruska in 1999 and has grown into the multidisciplinary center that it currently is.  The science and techniques taught through the Postural Restoration Institute® were first developed for clinical care here at the Hruska Clinic™.

    Scotus Grad Year: 2005

    Type of Business: Physical Therapy

    Physical Therapy
  • Jane (Wolfe) Skinner

    City Clerk-Treasurer
    City of Ogallala

    Welcome to Ogallala, a wonderful place to live, work, and play!  People of all ages and backgrounds are drawn to the Ogallala area because of the excellent quality of life found here.  Ogallala has many things to offer; superior health care, a forward-thinking school system, low crime rate, endless recreational opportunities, a quiet and friendly environment, an inviting business atmosphere, a vast agricultural community, and a rich old-west history.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1985

    Type of Business: Local Government

    Local Government
  • Troy Stempek

    Director of Marketing
    Prime Home Care LLC (Omaha, NE)

    Prime Home Care LLC/Compassionate Care Hospice is a local, family-owned business dedicated to providing comprehensive, holistic nursing care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1985

    Type of Business: Home care / home health / DDS

    Home Health
  • Karen (Tooley) Sulentic

    Partner
    Pflug Koory, LLC

    Registered investment advisors.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1985

    Type of Business: Investment Management

    Investment Management
  • Tom Thalken

    Retired U.S. Magistrate Judge

    Scotus Grad Year: 1966

    Type of Business: Law

    Law
  • Troy Van Dyke

    Owner/Advisor
    Step by Step Planners (Lincoln, NE)

    Regardless of your life stage, income, or goals, we can work with you to create a financial plan to help you manage your short-term goals, and long-term aspirations and work toward meeting your financial targets. Our mission revolves around being able to help you successfully pursue your goal.

    Define Your Goals. Develop Your Plan.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1998

    Type of Business: Financial Planning

    Financial Planning
  • John Vyhlidal

    Owner
    Unleash Epic, LLC

    At Unleash Epic, we believe that every business has the potential for greatness.

    We are passionate about empowering leaders with the tools and strategies they need to build strong, thriving organizations. Our mission goes beyond simply delivering solutions; it’s about igniting a spark within individuals and organizations, inspiring them to take action and achieve more than they thought possible.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1996

    Type of Business: Consulting

    Consulting
  • Brad Wangler

    Physical Security Specialist / Investigator
    Nebraska Public Power District

    Scotus Grad Year: 1993

    Type of Business: Physical Security

    Security
  • Jeffrey Wheelock

    Roof and fencing adjuster
    Luminous restoration

    Experienced, personal, and with no corners cut, Luminous is a bright beacon of light in the home restoration industry, providing knowledgeable consultation for our customers to improve and care for their homes.

    Scotus Grad Year: 2017

    Type of Business: Roofing

    Consulting
  • Jeffrey Wheelock

    Mobile detail tech
    OH Boy Details

    Mobile detailing, earn money back for referring someone! Exterior detailing $125, interior starting at $75.

    I have been in the detailing industry for 11 years and is something I truly enjoy!

    Scotus Grad Year: 2017

    Type of Business: Car Detailing

    Car detailing
  • Chuck and Cheryl Wilhelm

    Associate real estate broker
    REMAX Real Estate Group

    Cheryl has been Selling Real Estate full time since 1988. Has earned her CRS (Certified Residential Specialists) & GRI (Graduate of the Real Estate Institute). She was president of Nebraska WCR (Women’s Council of REALTORS) in 1999, selected as REALTOR of the Year by Omaha WCR, 1995. Chuck is an Associate Broker and has been selling residential real estate since 1980. He has his CNHS (Certified New Home Specialists) & RCC (Residential Construction Certified) specializing in new construction homes. With Chuck & Cheryl you get 2 agents for the price of 1!

    Scotus Grad Year: 1970

    Type of Business: Real Estate

    Real Estate
  • Julene Bailie (Woerth)

    Technical Training Manager
    Hypertherm Associates (Kent, Washington)

    In 1993, OMAX Corporation became the first company to make abrasive waterjet machining more precise, affordable, and easy to use. Now we are the global leader in advanced abrasive waterjet systems and have made it possible for virtually anyone to go as far as creating high-precision complex 3D parts on our machines.

    Scotus Grad Year: 1977

    Type of Business: Waterjet

    Waterjet
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