Our staff has a strong commitment to serving those in need in western Douglas County.
Shelley Gleason
Warehouse Manager
Sue Johnson
Outreach Services Coordinator
Stephanie Dillman
Administrative Assistant
Ebony Hutchinson
Disaster Case Manager
Jim Tomanek
Neighbor Support Specialist
Thank you for your interest in COPE. We have a small (and mighty) team of staff members as well as a robust corps of volunteers.
Please come by anytime to see what we’re all about. I’m always glad to have the opportunity to meet. Just email me to set up a time! (nlary@copeinfo.org)
Nancy Lary
Executive Director
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
- Lord of Life Lutheran Church – Kris Bamsberger – Secretary
- St. Augustine Episcopal Church – Rhonda Vest & Hannah Early-Gerjol
- St. John’s Catholic Church, Valley – Sally McElroy – President Elect & Mary Sehn
- St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Valley – Malinda Jepsen
- St. Patrick’s Catholic Church – Margo Minnich & Talia Hogan
- Lutheran Church of the Master – Doug Heskett
- Relevant Church, Elkhorn – Cory Nelson
- St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bennington – Larry Hinrichs
- Love Church, Omaha/Elkhorn – Tera Reelfs
- Director-at-Large – Ashley Bossert
- Director-at-Large – Amy Marsh – Treasurer
- Director-at-Large – Barb Kahlandt – President
