Chapter Contacts

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization focused on both research and patient support for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Our mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life for adults and children living with IBD.

 

We lead groundbreaking research into new treatments and cures for IBD and provide you with information, guidance, and support every step of the way – no matter where you are in your IBD journey. The Foundation is your voice on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures to improve your access to care and raise awareness of IBD and its impact on patients and caregivers. Read our latest Impact Report to learn more about how we’re changing lives.

The Nebraska/Iowa Chapter serves Nebraska and Iowa. We provide educational and support programs to people living with IBD and those who care for them. We connect you to local resources and offer you opportunities to become involved with the IBD community through events, volunteering, our summer camps, and more.

 

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Chapter Staff

Jason

Jason Anderson

Executive Director

[email protected]

+1 531-289-9745

Allison

Allison Brown-Corson

Associate Director, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement

[email protected]

+1 402-209-7331

MB

Mary Beth Foral

Administrative Coordinator

[email protected]

+1 646-689-2237

Chapter Board of Directors

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Jim Boulay

President

Managing Shareholder, Lutz Financial

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Ronna Zylstra

Immediate Past President

ERP Application Manager, HDR Inc.

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John Gessert, JD

Nominating Chair

Vice President, Concerto Family Office, Union Bank & Trust

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Mark Lehman

Finance Chair

Vice President, Physicians Mutual

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Brent Pfeiffer

Director of Sales, RAKA Handling

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Matt Swinton

Senior Vice President, District Manager, Kiewit

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Dr. Helen Fasanya-Uptagraft

Gastroenterologist, Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates

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Dr. Mark Kusek

Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center

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Lisa Whalen

VP Client Relationships, Fiserv

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Darcy Swope

Strategic Account Executive, Blue Cross Blue Shield NE

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Jennifer Hegemann

MARS Global Services Process and Reporting Manager

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Chris Kline

Senior Vice President, Director of HR, Security National Bank

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Dr. Katie Hutchins

Gastroenterologist, Nebraska Medicine

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Rick Landenberger

President, Hartland Renewable Fuels

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Ben Goethel, JD (Emeritus)

Vice President, Sr. Fiduciary Advisor Wells Fargo Private Bank

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Tally Mertes

District Store Director, Hy-Vee

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Brandon Ledger

Store Manager, Hy-Vee

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Sam Kline

Manager Risk Assurance, KPMG

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Aimee Loats

Nurse Supervisor, Unity Point

Healthcare Professional Engagement committee (HPEC)

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Dr. Helen Fasanya-Uptagraft

Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates

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Dr. Steven Polyak

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

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Dr. Dawn Ebach

University of Iowa Children's Hospital

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Dr. Erin Jenkins

CHI Health

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Dr. Katie E. Hutchins

Nebraska Medicine

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Dr. Mark Kusek

Children's Hospital & Medical Center

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Dr. Benjamin Hall

Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates

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Dr. Derrick Eichele

Nebraska Medicine

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Dr. Mark A. Wells

Gastroenterology Specialties PC

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Dr. Saurabh Chandan

CHI Health

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Dr. Amber Tierney

The Iowa Clinic

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Dr. Sharad Kunnath

Boystown GI