BOARD & STAFF

Our staff has a strong commitment to serving those in need in western Douglas County.

Nancy Lary, Executive Director, COPE

Nancy Lary

Executive Director

Shelley Gleason, Client Services Coordinator, COPE

Shelley Gleason

Client Services Coordinator

Our board consists of representatives of each of our partner churches, as well as respected community members with a passion for service. The members work hard to ensure long-term sustainability of the organization and oversee that the funds raised directly affect those in need.

  • Bethany Lutheran Church – Tiffany Brettmann & Karen Kloster 
  • Elkhorn Hills United Methodist Church – Joel Carney & Darla Langendorfer –  President
  • Lord of Life Lutheran Church – Kris Bamsberger – Secretary 
  • St. Augustine Episcopal Church – Rhonda Vest
  • St. John’s Catholic Church, Valley – Rita Ortmeier & Sally McElroy
  • St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Valley – Barb Kahlandt – Vice President
  • St. Patrick’s Catholic Church – Margo Minnich & Talia Hogan
  • Lutheran Church of the Master  – Dee Acklie
  • Relevant Church, Elkhorn – Cory Nelson
  • St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bennington – Joan Havekost
  • Love Church, Omaha/Elkhorn – Jessie Sievers & Robbie Scott
  • Director-at-Large – Linda Hester
  • Director-at-Large – Amy Marsh – Treasurer
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