Our Team

As head of all things finance, Rebecca manages our accounting and financial reporting and oversees each financial step throughout the grantmaking process. She compares financial reporting to storytelling – and is dedicated to analyzing both our foundation’s financial story and the stories of our grantees. On the weekends, you can find Rebecca spending time in Beatrice and Norfolk with her husband, two children, and extended family.

Good leaders don’t just lead – they learn by listening to others. By listening to the passions, visions and concerns of our community leaders, Wendy leads by example. She knows the greater impact in our community starts with the efficiency of our team and works to strengthen and grow our foundation each day. A lifelong Omahan, she not only loves to build her community – she’s also a skilled sandcastle builder. Just ask her grandkids.

Liz works with education and nonprofit leaders across Nebraska to build opportunities for students. Her background in higher education, nonprofit development and community leadership makes her a wonderful connection between our foundation and the larger education community. As a former Pell-recipient and first-generation college student, her own experience as a student motivates her to help create more opportunities for BIPOC communities, women and young professionals.

When it comes to grants management, human resources, and IT, Laura loves finding solutions to make everyone’s lives a little easier. She considers herself successful if she can make her co-workers smile or laugh – no matter what type of day they’re having. When she’s not taking care of business at the foundation, she’s taking care of her two kids,and running a dog rescue.

In supporting our Executive Director and Community Investment Team, Jan makes sure our team stays informed and that no detail is missed. Have a question? Jan has the answer. She loves spending time with her children and grandchildren and takes to heart the quote, “Have courage and be kind.”

Jennifer cultivates relationships with our grantees and potential grantees within the realm of economic development and opportunity. Jennifer finds strength in her network of passionate individuals – among both our grantees and our team. By staying informed about relevant issues in Omaha and Greater Nebraska, she sees the foundation’s direct economic impact within the community. Jennifer is also a skilled fisherwoman and chef and loves cooking up fresh fish and vegetables from the garden for her family at the lake.

Always rooting for the home team, Blake is a true team player with a love for collaboration in both his professional and personal life. Blake believes there’s creativity and innovation in the world of accounting, and it’s his personal mission to work with his team to achieve the common goal of improving the greater Omaha area. When he’s not up to bat at the Peter Kiewit Foundation, you can find him on the soccer field or along a local hiking trail with friends and family.

Paul helps create places where Nebraska locals can live, work and play. Specifically in Omaha, he focuses on supporting arts and culture efforts. He likes to think he plays a small role in carrying on Peter Kiewit’s legacy by helping turn others’ bold dreams into reality – and is motivated by his faith and family. A certified Gallup Strengths coach by day and youth sports coach and scout leader by night, Paul’s leadership skills go a long way.

Pat focuses on youth development and STEM strategies and works with Nebraska nonprofit youth organizations to increase high-quality after-school programs. After 40 years with the foundation, she knows just how much of an impact the right opportunity can have on a student. When she’s not building relationships and resources with our foundation partners, Pat loves spending time outdoors – especially with her children and grandchildren.