Our Staff

Our Staff

Picture - RMLaurie Ackermann, Executive Director
Laurie Ackermann
Executive Director
lackermann@olliewebbinc.org

“We are advocates, we are mentors, we are neighbors, we are friends, we are fellow co-workers.” Those are all roles Laurie feels are deeply important ones that Ollie Webb Center, Inc. fulfills for families. Her life journey has been tightly interwoven with the organization—two of her siblings benefitted from the programs offered and her parents were among the first “Pilot Parents.”

So it seemed destined that an organization that has meant so much to her family would be where she would land. She has served as the Executive Director since 2003, when she led the merger of The Arc of Omaha and Career Solutions, Inc. into what Ollie Webb Center, Inc. is today.

When she’s not championing the families she works with, she enjoys theater, movies, reading, traveling, and, most importantly, spending time with her family, which includes her son, David. Incidentally, she has a cat named Oliver (named after Ollie because he was a stray found at the center).

 


Becky Cano
Operations Director
Interim Independent Living Manager
bcano@olliewebbinc.org

Becky Cano first connected with Ollie Webb Center, Inc. through volunteer opportunities within The Arc program.  With a career history spanning two decades in the human services and higher education fields, Becky strives to establish partnerships with individuals, families, and support/community systems by emphasizing strengths, autonomy, and inclusion. Becky holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and Human Sciences, a Master of Science degree in Educational Psychology, and has served in professional roles within youth and family programming, residential treatment, therapeutic education, academic advising, ADA coordination, and disability and accessibility services.

Becky enjoys kayaking with her husband, a hobby she first discovered through an OWCI event, and supporting her children as they explore their interests and passions.

 


Megan Hillebrandt
Controller
mhillebrandt@olliewebbinc.org

Megan has been supporting day-to-day financial activities of organizations for almost two decades.  She works in the language of billing, cash management, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, not to mention helping with payroll, financial statements and QuickBooks.  Besides a love of numbers, she is an avid sports fan and loves spending time with her family.

 

Jim Hoggatt
Jim Hoggatt
Artistic Director
jhoggatt@olliewebbinc.org

Jim is the Artistic Director of the Art of Imagination, the arts program of Ollie Webb Center, Inc. Among his most recent projects with The Art of Imagination are Loud Mouths, Omaha’s only annual playwriting festival by people with developmental disabilities, and The Amazing Invincible Super Comic Book Project funded by the Developmental Disability Council of Nebraska. Prior to Ollie Webb, he spent 4 and half years as an educator, actor, playwright, and Director of Youth Productions at The Rose Theater (AKA Omaha Theater Company for Young People.) Jim began his career in theater as a college intern at the Emmy Gifford Children’s Theater in 1987. He has also worked for The Coterie Theater in Kansas City, Educational Theater Programs in Oakland, California and the New Conservatory Theater Center in San Francisco, among others. Jim earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas and his Master of Arts degree from San Francisco State University.

 


Carrie Nath
Managing Director, Art of Imagination
cnath@olliewebbinc.org

Carrie has a wealth of experience and expertise in arts education having worked as an artist, administrator and arts educator for over 30 years. She is a firm believer in the collaborative approach to creating, whether in the board room, the classroom or on the stage. Carrie has served as the Executive Director of The Kentucky Center Governor’s School for the Arts; Director of Education at The Kentucky Arts Council; the Associate Director of Education for the Seattle Opera; and Education Consultant for the Ford’s Theater in D.C. A choreographer and director as well, her credits include Manhattan School of Music; Cornish College of the Arts; and in education departments at Actor’s Theater of Louisville; the Washington National Opera; the Shakespeare Theater in D.C.; and Seattle Repertory Theatre. Carrie has also served as a panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nebraska Arts Council.

 

David Ackermann
David Ackermann
Education Manager
dackermann@olliewebbinc.org

It started out as a contract to teach The Art of Imagination classes in 2012 and David never left. He now serves as the Education Manager for the Continuing Education department, but his title also includes resident filmmaker and videographer.

David graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and New Media as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. He has conducted workshops in theater and film, produced promotional shorts for nonprofits, and worked in the fields of creative technology and broadcasting.

 


Audry Childers
Arc Program Manager
achilders@olliewebbinc.org

Audry is the Arc Program Manager for OWCI. She has Bachelor’s in Human Resources from the University of Nebraska Omaha.  She is an experienced Human Resources professional with expertise in full life cycle recruitment, resume writing, and professional branding.  Audry is an energetic and outgoing employee with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and a passion for talent matching. She is skilled in relationship building, networking and company/candidate marketing. In her free time, she enjoys attending her children’s many activities, trying new restaurants, and volunteering at Urban Acres Horse Rescue.

 

Lisa McMichael
Program Manager 
lmcmichael@olliewebbinc.org 

 

 

 

Jen Papproth
Supported Employment Manager
jpapproth@olliewebbinc.org 

Jen Papproth is a seasoned professional who holds over 20 years of experience working with individuals with varying disabilities. The majority of Jen’s contribution to this field has been working with individuals with developmental disabilities to develop employment plans, through informed decision making, in order to gain competitive and integrated career opportunities. 

More recently, Jen has spent the last five years working to oversee the Accessibility Services Center at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. This was an incredible opportunity for Jen, as it allowed her to lend input and growth to policy and process within the university where she earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Jen is looking forward to joining the mission of Ollie Webb Center, Inc. and is excited to promote the importance of supported employment and independent living programs. 

In Jen’s life outside of work, she spends time with her dog Rocco as well as her friends and family. Her hobbies include riding her adaptive bicycle and painting. 

 


David Green
Employment Services Manager
dgreen@olliewebbinc.org

David Green is the Employment Services Manager for Ollie Webb Center, Inc.  David has been in the field of helping others achieve their wants, goals, and dreams for over 8 years.  Prior to working at OWCI, David worked as a Day Services Coordinator and Residential Coordinator, as well as a DSP in Group homes and Day Services.   David’s favorite part of his career is seeing an individual achieve something they never thought would be possible.

He is married and has two very outgoing sons.  He enjoys spending time with family, spending time at the lake over the summer, running, hiking, and sports.

 


Cheri Albin
Family Services Coordinator
calbin@olliewebbinc.org

Cheri has served for several years on the boards of organizations supporting the needs of individuals and families experiencing a disability, including Ollie Webb Center, Inc., the Autism Center of Nebraska, and related Human Legal Rights Committees as well as the Douglas Federal Credit Union. Cheri earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and has professional experience spanning fiscal administration and accounting.

Cheri first became aware of the Ollie Webb Center when her second child was born with Down Syndrome and she reached out to OWCI for support. In her role as Family Services Coordinator, Cheri has the chance to share her experiences and assist in the delivery of quality family services to others, including the Parent to Parent program. Cheri is a fitness enthusiast and she and her husband have worked together to create health and workout opportunities in the community for individuals with disabilities.

 


Nicholas Jansen
Arts Programming Specialist
njansen@olliewebbinc.org

Nicholas A. Jansen (Production Stage Manager) is ecstatic to have recently joined OWCI full-time as the Arts Programming Specialist. This is Nic’s fourth production with Ollie Webb, having served as production stage manager for the full-stage productions of Dionysia (2021) and Did You Hear That (2022) and as stage manager for the stage readings Fairytale Remix (2023). Nic is the board vice president and co-marketing coordinator for the Omaha Fringe Festival as well as a freelance playwright and actor.

 


Kaitlin Pearson

Kaitlin first encountered OWCI in high school as a volunteer and reconnected through her siblings’ performances with Art of Imagination. Prior to working at OWCI, she provided workplace support for employees with disabilities as an Office Access Assistant.

Both classically trained singers, she and her partner, Eric, both enjoy performing together and playing with their cat, Toddy. Kaitlin loves baking, board games, and strolling around art museums in her free time.

 


Jenny Koley
Receptionist
jkoley@olliewebbinc.org

In July 2009, Jenny began her employment at Ollie Webb Center, Inc. as the agency receptionist. She also happens to be involved in many programs offered at Ollie Webb Center, Inc. One of her favorites is The Art of Imagination; she really loves the acting classes and acting in our fall production. Jenny also enjoys bowling, Next Chapter Book Club, and volunteering at our Toast to Ollie Webb gala ever year. She is proud to work for a great organization that has a wonderful, fun atmosphere and great co-workers.

 

Jordan
Jordan Stocking
Project Administrative Assistant
jstocking@olliewebbinc.org

Jordan=Passion. Her good nature and selflessness passes to other people around her.This can be seen through her philanthropic efforts with Habitat for Humanity, Executive Women International and Taysia Blue Rescue. Jordan loves helping people and being supportive. That is why she loves working at Ollie Webb Center, Incorporated!

Jordan and her husband, Ted, are the proud parents of two children and three huskies.  In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering, reading, Netflix binge-watching, puzzles, photography and traveling. Jordan loves trying out new adventures and making people laugh.

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