2026-2027 Nebraska
District Leadership Roster
Leadership Roster coming soon!
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Governor - Linda Leatherman
Secretary - Ardis Moody
Treasurer - Ardis Moody
Governor-Elect -TBD
Immediate Past Governor - Chyrel Kritikos
Past Governor -Chyrel Kritikios
Past Governor-Chyrel Kritikos, Gaylea Sturgis, Marvin Wastell
JOI Governors
Region 1 Governor Assistant - Alisha Melroy
Region 2 Governor Assist- Judith
Region 3 Governor Assist -Tamara Bailey
Region 4 Governor Assist- Sharon Kimmons, Michael Kritkos
DISTRICT FOUNDATION REPRESENTATIVE Chyrel Kritikos
COMMUNICATION/MARKETING
District Directory-Ardis Moody
District Newsletter Sharon Flinn
Social Media Kailen Kluge
Website Chyrel Kritikos, Kirsten Miner, Melissa Masters
Zoom Coordinator Governor Linda Leatherman
ACTIVITIES
CCDHH Chyrel Kritikos, Mark Claussen
Optimist International Essay Contest Gloria Epps
Optimist International Oratorical Contest Judith Kluge
Optimist International Junior Golf - Kerianne Kluge,
Tri-Star Sports Bob Grundman
Childhood Health and Wellness Linda Wheeler, Diane Perry-Ladley
Nebraska Academic Decathlon Ardis Moody
CONFERENCE AND CONVENTION
Chair Jennifer Christensen
Chaplain Al Penner
Credentials Beryl Lantz
Hospitality Jeremy and Melissa Williams
International Convention Ambassador Chyrel Kritikos
Leadership Development Resources Retention and Renewal- Nani Reed, Bob Grundman, Angie Berkett, Ivan Wineglass, Marvi Wastell
Parliamentarian
Registrar Kerianne Kluge
Sergeant at Arms Matt Marshall
LEAD Linda Leatherman
Marvin Wastell, Beryl Lantz, Sandra Allen, Ivan Wineglass, Nani Reed, Mary Knight
Personal Growth and Involvement (PGI)/Professional Development Program (PDP) Position Open
Optimist of the Year Troy Cooney, Jeff Sears
International Position Open
Achievement and Awards Position Open
Club Fitness
JOI CO-CHAIRS
Tammy Johnson
OPTIMIST CLUB OF THE YEAR
Gaylea Sturgis with 3 committee positions open
STANDING COMMITTEES
Audit and Finance-
Chair Sandra Allen
Al Penner and Ardis Moody
Candidate Qualifications
Chair Marvin Wastell, Mark Claussen
Policy Review
Mary Lou Anderson, Kylen Curry