Advisory Board

Rural Enterprise Assistance Program
  • Maria Alvarado, Columbus, Nebraska
  • Bruce Bostelman, Brainard, Nebraska
  • Ed Toribio, Gibbon, Nebraska

Rural Opportunities and Stewardship Program

  • Kevin Fulton, Litchfield, Nebraska
  • Charlotte Narjes, Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Caleb Pollard, Ord, Nebraska
  • Pamela Thomsen, Tekamah, Nebraska


Rural Research and Analysis Program

  • Kevin Anderson and Kara Geenwood, Lyons, Nebraska
  • Melissa Florell, Kearney, Nebraska
  • Jill Hayes, Fremont, Nebraska
  • Dianne Travers-Gustafson, Mead, Nebraska

Rural Policy Program, Rural Organizing and Outreach Program

  • Dennis Demmel, Ogallala, Nebraska
  • Mark Epp, Henderson, Nebraska
  • Aubrey Krug, Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Mel Luetchens, Murdock, Nebraska
  • Steve McConnell, Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Aaron Price, New York City, New York
  • Kevin Raun, Minden, Nebraska
  • Charles Shapiro, Concord, Nebraska

Center for Rural Affairs Advisory Board members are recruited for their special backgrounds and insight into our program areas. They meet quarterly with the Board of Directors and Center staff.