Board of Directors

Fresh Start is thankful for the service of the volunteers who serve on the Board of Directors. Members of the Board serve a three year term and are eligible for three consecutive terms. Board members serve on committees, which include: executive, finance/personnel, marketing/community engagement, fund development and The Daisy. If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors or serving on an ad-hoc basis, please contact Monica at 402.475.7777 or monicaz@freshstarthome.org. 

Pictured are members of the 2024 Board of Directors pictured at the April meeting. 

2024 Board of Directors includes: 
Officers: President Tam Lawson (FiServ), Vice President Seth Hansen (Adroit), Secretary Katy Farrell (Nelnet), Treasurer Amy Archuleta (NEBCO), and Past President Michael Reinmiller (AV Dude Photo and Video). 

Members at Large: Rachel Brenden (FORVIS), Sara Hernandez (Union Bank & Trust), Melinda Kentfield (Nebraska Methodist Health System), Sarah Quimby (NEBCO), Hannah Schmidt (Ameritas), Kristi Wamstad (Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure), Bill Wonch (Wells Fargo), and Monica Zinke (Fresh Start Executive Director).   

Members of the 2024 Board of Directors pause for a photo during the Planting Roots, Together Capital Campaign Celebration on June 26, 2024. 
Pictured are: Rachel Brenden, Bill Wonch, Tam Lawson, Michael Reinmiller, Kristi Wamstad, Seth Hansen, and Monica Zinke. 

Staff

2024 Staff Members include: 
Monica Zinke, Executive Director
Meg Damme, Associate Director  
LaCresha Brooks, Development Coordinator
Case Managers: Cassie, Jamie, and Tara
Program Support/ Overnights: Crystal and Dawn
Program Support/ Case Aide: Mandee
On Calls: Deb, Emily, Haley, and Mallori
 

Pictured in this staff photo from the Planting Roots, Together Campaign celebration June 26, 2024 are: 
LaCresha, Meg, Cassie, Tara, and Crystal