Ann Finkner

QUOTE: 
Winston Churchill said “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” Lincoln has been at the center of our lives. It is an honor to be able to give to a vibrant community today and into the future.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Next Level, Lincoln, Nebraska – 2020 to present
Farm Credit Services of America, Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska – 1981 to 2020

EDUCATION:
Colorado State University Global, Aurora, Colorado, 2021
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska – 1981 to 1983 business courses
Northwestern College, Orange City, Iowa, 1981
Worthington High School, Worthington, Minnesota, 1977

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
First-Plymouth Congregational Church (Investment Committee, Development Committee, First-Plymouth Choir, Cantorei Chamber Choir, Early Birds Women’s Group), Abendmusik Chorus, Nebraska Public Media Foundation Board of Directors, Lincoln Literacy job mentor, Leadership Lincoln policies project, Nebraska Women’s Leadership Network, Strategic planning and team building facilitator for various nonprofits

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
2021 – The National Society of Leadership and Success Nomination and Membership – Colorado State University Global; 2019 – Featured in "Woman of Influence: 9 Steps to Build Your Brand, Establish Your Legacy, and Thrive" by Jo Miller published in December, 2019; 1998 – Notable Woman of First-Plymouth Congregational Church; 1997 – Nebraska Technology Chief of the Year – presented by the AIM Institute, Omaha, Nebraska; 1988 – 8th Farm Credit District President’s Award; 1982 – Outstanding Young Women of America Award; 1980 – Sigma Tau Senior Honor Society – Northwestern College; 1980 – H.V. Rowenhorst Outstanding Business Economics Student Scholarship – Northwestern College; 1979 – Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges – Northwestern College; 1977 – National Honor Society – Worthington High School

PERSONAL:
Husband: Matthew