Board of Directors

Alex McKiernan, President

Alex is a farmer who wants to see society proactively work out difficult problems through passionate, reasoned dialogue. He has an idealistic vision of agreement built on trust and respect.

Ty Walker, Vice President

Ty is a cowboy and rancher in the magnificent Nebraska Sandhills. He pushes the boundaries of his knowledge by devouring every book put in front of him, and is never afraid to challenge his own beliefs.

Adam Prochaska, Treasurer

Adam is a lawyer who works hard to find fair solutions in a complicated, unfair world.

Judy Halstead, Secretary

Judy retired in 2017 as Director of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department where she inspired many to do what they can for others.

Curt Ruwe

Curt is an attorney who sees respectful, meaningful conversation as the basis for good citizenship and our great democracy.

Laura Ebke

Laura is a former member of the Nebraska Unicameral, an adjunct professor of political science at Doane University, a Senior Fellow at the Platte Institute, and can always be counted on for thoughtful and diverse conversation.