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About CONNECT

Our Core

Commitments

Building Stronger Connections in Norfolk

Mission

The mission of Connect is to unite individuals to foster professional growth, encourage social interactions, and promote community involvement to improve the Norfolk area.

Focus Points

Our emphasis is on Empowering, Engaging, and Entertaining. We connect people to share ideas and information instantly, without barriers. We provide a platform for meaningful conversations.

Professionals

Teamwork begins by building trust

Meet our Executive Board Members

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President

Caylie Prauner

Marketing Coordinator at Midwest Bank

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Incoming President

Mason Zimmerer

My name is Mason Zimmer and I am a Development Officer for Northeast Community College.
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Board Member

Myranda Nerud

My name is Myranda Nerud and I am a new member with Connect. I am the Executive Assistant at Midtown Health Center.

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Board Member

Anthony Cayax

My name is Anthony Cayax and I am an Insurance professional at State Farm – Tanner Lancaster in Norfolk.
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Board Member

Emma Bennett

Emma Bennett is the Growth Manager for Invest Nebraska, I’m the lead point of contact connecting Invest Nebraska with the Northeast Nebraska region.
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Board Member

Erika Rupprecht

Erika Rupprecht works for Northeast Community College and this is her first year on the Exec. Board.
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Board Member

Julia Pomerenke

My name is Julia Pomerenke, and I am an Associate Attorney at Copple Rockey Law Firm in Norfolk, NE.  Read More

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Board Member

Andrew Hoeven

E-commerce Specialist at MP Global Products

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Board Member

Breanna Hember

Campus Advisor at Bright Horizons

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Board Member

Ria Pedersen

My name is Ria Pedersen and I am the Assistant Vice President of Marketing at Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust. 

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Board Member

Ryne Hoffart

Norfolk Director of Sales: Fairfield-Towneplace Suites by Marriott, Hampton Inn by Hilton, and Holiday Inn Express

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Board Member

Ryan Songcuan

Software Engineer at Daycos

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