Meet The Team

Being a lifelong Boyd County resident, I can validate the importance that a small community offers. My husband, Ernie and I have raised two beautiful children in Spencer that provided a quality of life that can not be found in the large, urban areas.   

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Having received a Bachelor of Arts in Home Economics from Wayne State College gave me the ability to teach our area youth for many years in Spencer and currently provide educational services through online opportunities at Wayne State College. Throughout those years, I recognized the value in keeping our small community vibrant and growing. 

The heart of the Spencer Community Economic Development organization is to support and strengthen the Spencer community businesses through a proactive approach in establishing a community built on a foundation of leadership, ethics, and progression. The members of the organization represent the hard work ethics and compassion the community is known for. It is my goal as the board President to encourage not only the current residents of our community to support each other, but invite and welcome alumni, retirees, and individuals seeking for a community that gives stability, peace, and opportunities in the fast-paced, diversified world we live in today. Whether you are looking to move to the Spencer area or wanting to support the mission of the Spencer Community Economic Development organization, I am confident you will find it fulfilling and rewarding. 

After moving back to Spencer in 1997, my late husband, Jason and I knew the qualities raising our four children would have on them.  Being heavily involved in the agriculture industry, I continue to be engaged in the day to day tasks necessary to keep our agricultural community thriving.  My goal as a Spencer Community Economic Development board member is to add stability to the community, while providing the support to not only our current community members, but to our new community members for generations to come. 

After 30 years of providing education to Boyd County students, I have witnessed the impact that raising children in a small-town setting has provided.  My husband, Rex and I have raised two children in the community and are now blessed with grandchildren that are able to have the opportunity to receive all the benefits my children received by living in our community.  I am passionate about promoting the key qualities Spencer provides and understand the hard work involved in making our community one that represents hope, growth, and camaraderie through the active involvement of the Spencer Community Economic Development organization

I am a Spencer-Naper alumni student that moved back to Spencer in 2003 after receiving my Bachelor in Business Accounting.  Since moving back, I am an active member in various community organizations and can validate the importance of being an engaged citizen to our small-town community. 

The appreciation I have in raising my daughter in a community that is family oriented is a gift I seek to give future families that are looking for a better way of life.  Being employed at the Butte State Bank gives me the opportunity to assist customers in providing financial assistance from the agricultural to the traditional business models.  It is my goal to provide not only a professional support system, but one that is supported on a personal level. 

Having experienced firsthand the true value that our community offers, it is my obligation to pay it forward through the Spencer Community Economic Development organization and encourage our future leaders to come back and live an enriching, progressive adult life.  

I spent my entire childhood growing up in Spencer.  After graduating from Spencer-Naper High School, I attended Wayne State College to complete a degree in Fashion Merchandising.  During my early adult years, I realized my appreciation for the qualities that Spencer gave me and returned to Spencer to be a proud business owner of Lilee Louise.   

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My husband, Grant and I raise our three children on a ranch east of town.  Both of us being raised in Boyd County and now raising our children in Boyd County offers us the ability to share with our children the gifts that the small-town roots have instilled in us.

I knew right away I wanted to be part of the Spencer Community Economic Development organization and to be able to be a voice in representing the value businesses are to the community.  It brings me much joy to see other young families join our community. I strive to be an active, social member that promotes, encourages, and supports future generations to be part of something special that the Spencer community provides.  

I have spent most of my life in Spencer, NE. After graduating from high school, like many others, I ventured away to college and explored where life would take me. A decade later, I found myself drawn back to my hometown. There is something uniquely refreshing about small towns like Spencer; returning after all those years away made me truly appreciate the close-knit community I grew up in. 

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As the manager of the local grocery store, I have the chances to connect with residents of Boyd County on the regular. I enjoy chatting with them about their lives and local happenings, and I often assist with preparation for various events in the area. My role allows me to play a part in the daily lives of many and contribute in meaningful ways. 

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I am also involved with Spencer Community Economic Development (SCED), an organization dedicated to revitalizing and enhancing our town. Their efforts focus on creating opportunities that foster growth and create a vibrant, bustling community that attracts people. 

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As a member of SCED, my goal is to help keep Spencer a productive and welcoming place that residents are proud to call home. I'm excited about the possibilities and eager to contribute to the future of our beloved town!