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Nebraska Board Of Directors

We are excited to welcome our WIPA Nebraska Chapter Board of Directors. These Directors are esteemed professionals whose passion for our industry is evident in the work they produce. Their presence in Nebraska will allow the growth of WIPA so we can continue to bring new standards, education and sense of community to all wedding professionals.

PRESIDENT
2023

Kate Rudloff
A Final Take Films

VICE PRESIDENT
2023

Kelly LaFleur
K.LaFleur Films

TREASURER
2023

Britney McLaughlin
A View Venues

SECRETARY
2023

Missy McFadden
Attitude on Food

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

N/A

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
TBD

Mitch Miller
Foto Fun Spot

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP RETENTION
2023

Joe Cruz
Joe Cruz DJ Service

DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
2023

Karen Vice
Fancy Plants Flowers

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
2023-2024

Sarah McMahon
S. Lukas & Company

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
2023

Rachel Wortmann
Rachel J. Events

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
2023

Emily Vankat
Emily Jessen Photo Co.

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

N/A

Upcoming Nebraska Events

Please join us for “Feeding the Future:
A Night of Self and Community Care.”

The Nebraska Chapter of WIPA and The Venue at Highlander will be hosting our first quarter event, a fundraiser for No More Empty Pots, which is soon partnering with The Highlander community. The evening will feature presentations from No More Empty Pots founder and CEO Nancy Williams and Beth Bernstein of Chicago’s SQN Events (WIPA board director and member of the National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals). Beth will speak on “Don’t Let This Industry Drive You Crazy,” addressing how the wedding industry pressures vendors to be perfect and how it can lead to anxiety and depression.

The presentations will coincide with a silent auction benefitting No More Empty Pots’ transition into the Highlander building and greenhouse as well as their everyday operations, which help individuals and groups improve self-sufficiency, food security, and economic resilience. Silent auction items will tie the guest speaker and fundraiser together with take-home-ready plants and wellness centric items and services.

The Highlander’s Big Mama’s Kitchen and Dena’s Place will be featured for food and drink and The Downtown Collective band moves us through the night. We hope you can join us for this incredible night of networking, goodwill, and community.