Board of Directors

The MCF Board of Directors is made up of representatives of the Sarpy and Cass county communities the Foundation serves. They hold themselves to high standards, have strong integrity and most importantly work to make a difference in our local communities.

Kevin Dasher

Kevin Dasher

President

Kevin Dasher has served on the Midlands Community Foundation (MCF) Board of Directors since 2006 and currently serves as President. During his tenure, he has also served as Treasurer and Vice President.

“Serving as President of MCF is both a privilege and a responsibility that I embrace with gratitude and enthusiasm. Throughout my time on the MCF Board, I have been inspired by the passion, generosity, and commitment of our board members, staff, donors, and community supporters who make our work possible.

Together, we have helped turn ideas into opportunities, strengthened the organizations that serve our neighbors, and invested in a brighter future for Sarpy and Cass counties. The collective impact of our community demonstrates the remarkable things that can happen when people come together with a shared purpose and a commitment to giving back.

As we look ahead, I am energized by the potential to do even more. I am proud to help lead an organization that creates lasting change, and I look forward to working alongside our dedicated partners to continue building stronger, more vibrant communities for generations to come.”

Kevin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Nebraska and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin. He joined Northwest Bank in 2008 and currently serves as Vice President.

Kevin has been actively involved in the community throughout his career. He was appointed to the CHI Health Midlands Hospital Presidents Council in 2004 and has served as Chairman and Past Chair. He also serves on the Youth Frontiers Advisory Board. His previous community involvement includes serving as Treasurer and President of the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce, Treasurer for Papillion La Vista Schools Teammates, and as a Teammates Mentor.

Raised in Cass County before moving to Omaha, Kevin has deep roots in the communities served by MCF. He and his wife, Ellen, have one child, Sam.

Executive Committee
Kevin Dasher
President
Ken Summerfield
Vice President
Spencer Kimball
Treasurer
Janet Barna
Member
Julie Bear
Member
Valerie Downs
Member
Rick Iske
Member
Board Members
Bret Abels
Papillion
Tom Ackley
Bellevue
Rod Buethe
Gretna
Mary Gawecki
Papillion
Dr. Kendra Gosch
Gretna
John Jungers
Bellevue
Tammi Palm
Bellevue & Cass County
Lee Polikov
Bellevue
Matt Pospisil
Bellevue
Karla Rupiper
Papillion
Julie Schmale
Murdock & Plattsmouth
Dani Schram
Gretna & Springfield
Leanne Sotak
Papillion
Barb Slattery
Nehawka
Kevyn Sopinski
Papillion