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Staff

Bonnie Smith

Executive Director

Bonnie Smith

Executive Director

Bonnie Smith joined the Stuhr Museum Foundation as Executive Director in June of 2018. Prior to joining the foundation, Bonnie served 7 years as the Development Director for the Heartland United Way. Bonnie is actively involved across the community having served as President of Grand Island Noon Rotary, Vice-President of Christmas Cheer, PR Chair of Overland Trails Council Boy Troop 119, and graduating from Leadership Tomorrow (Class 27). Bonnie currently serves on the Grand Island Children’s Museum Board, Christmas Cheer Board and remains an active member of Rotary. She also has extensive experience in the for-profit world, having worked at Principal Financial Group in Retirement and Investment Services, attaining her Series 6 and Series 7 securities licenses. While at Principal, she served as the Loaned Executive to the Heartland United Way, as well as serving as one of the founding members of the Principal Diversity Employees Resource Group. Originally from “The Biggest Little City in the World” (Reno, Nevada), she has called Grand Island home for the past 25 years. She is married to her best friend and favorite word-Smith, has five children, two grandchildren, and loves to spend time traveling to connect with old friends, new friends, and her rapidly growing family.
Sam Scheuler

Foundation Assistant Director

Sam Scheuler

Foundation Assistant Director

Sam joined the Stuhr Museum Foundation in December 2019 as Communications Coordinator, where her creativity, strategic mindset, and passion for mission-driven work quickly made an impact. Within a year, she was promoted to Foundation Giving Director and was most recently named Assistant Director—recognition of her leadership, dedication, and growing role within the organization. Sam earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2016 and remains deeply engaged in the Grand Island community as an active member of Grand Island Noon Rotary, a Top 35 Under 35 award recipient, and a graduate of Leadership Tomorrow | Class 36. Outside of work, Sam enjoys spending time with her husband, Travis, and their son, Carter, along with their beloved fur babies—Harper, Skye, and Mayci.

Megan Cure

Development Director

Megan Cure

Development Director

Megan has worked in the nonprofit sector for a decade and half and has made genuine and meaningful connections while working to make a difference in the greater Grand Island community. Megan’s caring, thoughtful, and sound leadership serves her well in her donor-centric role. Megan brings calm and inclusive direction to the many Foundation hosted events and works tirelessly to ensure success while maintaining positive relationships. She loves spending time outdoors and participating in community activities.
Diana Kellogg

Events Coordinator

Diana joined Stuhr Museum Foundation as Events Coordinator in January 2026, bringing 40 years of successful business experience. Prior to joining the foundation, Diana served in meaningful area non-profit roles which include donor development, grant management, scholarship administration, volunteer enrichment and event planning. Her vast career experience in the for-profit realm is comprised of event planning, operations administration, banking and institutional trust, employee benefits, human resources, staff recruitment and management.

A Grand Island resident since 1987, Diana hails from North Platte NE and attended University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Upon arriving Grand Island for what she termed “a two- year plan,” she found herself quickly at home and completely invested in our community. Through the years, Diana has been an active volunteer for numerous area non-profit organizations, including Stuhr Museum Foundation. She currently serves as Vice-Chair for Grand Island Public School Foundation board and served past Executive board roles with St. Francis Hospital Foundation, Hall County Leadership Unlimited, Third City Community Clinic, and Hall County Community Collaborative. Diana is a graduate of Hall County Leadership Tomorrow Class 22 and Grand Island Community Police Academy.

In her spare time, Diana is seldom found without a book (or two) or a cat in her lap. Her greatest joys in life are making memories along roads less traveled with The Banker, and precious time spent with her father, her two children and two granddaughters.
Cassie Wing

Operations Assistant

Cassie Wing

Operations Assistant

Cassie got her start with Stuhr Museum as a Living Historian in the summer of 2023. She then earned her bachelor’s in History at Hastings College in December of 2023. During her time at college, she also participated in theatre on and off the stage. Cassie has a strong customer service background and a knack for helping others. She enjoys reading, keeping up with current events, and taking her sweet husky for long walks.

Our Board

George Bartenbach

George “Bart” Bartenbach
Dr. Dan Brosz

Dr. Dan Brosz
Don Deitemeyer

Don Deitemeyer

Don Deitemeyer Real Estate Leasing Manager for Lamar Advertising in Grand Island. Born and raised in Lincoln Nebraska moving to Doniphan in 1974. Worked in manufacturing for 30 years in Lincoln and Doniphan. Graduate of University of Nebraska with Comprehensive Business Administration Degree. Have never found a project or volunteer opportunity that I don’t like because of the wonderful giving people of Hall County. Enjoy being on the Stuhr Board as the Stuhr Museum provides an incredible quality of life value to living in the community.
Kari Fluckey

Kari Fluckey
Jay Gnuse

President

Jay Gnuse

Jay Gnuse is the Retired IT Director Chief Industries, Inc. Jay graduated from Kearney State College in 1986 with a Bachelor of Computer Science. Jay was originally from Arlington, Nebraska, but has lived in Grand Island since 1985 when he started at Chief Industries, Inc. as an Intern.

Over the years in Grand Island, Jay has served on several organizations in the community including Leadership Tomorrow (now Leadership Unlimited), Riverside Golf Club, Career Pathways Institute, Grow Grand Island, CCC IT Advisory board, and GIPS Academy Advisory Board.

Jay lives with his wife Deb and two Soft Coated Wheaton Terriers. Deb is a retired teacher. Jay and Deb are proud parents of Jeremy and Trevor. Jay and Deb enjoy golfing and traveling.
Kay Grimminger

Kay Grimminger

Born and raised in Grand Island, Kay has a BS in Art Education from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. She followed up her BS with an MS in Art Education with an emphasis in Ceramics from University of Nebraska Kearney. She also has an endorsement in Gifted Education. She spent forty years in Education teaching Junior High and Senior High Art in Grand Island and Brighton, CO. She also coordinated the HAL (High Ability Learners) program in Grand Island during her last few years in Education.
Grant Harden

Treasurer

Grant Harden
Dr. Marcie Kemnitz

Past-President

Dr. Marcie Kemnitz

Dr. Marcie Kemnitz serves as the president for the Grand Island campus as well as the Vice President for Enrollment Management, Student Success and Health Science divisions at Central Community College. Dr. Kemnitz is a South Dakota native having moved to Nebraska in 2009. She is a graduate of South Dakota State University and earned a Master of Science degree in Administrative Studies as well as a Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Dakota.

Dr. Kemnitz is active in the community and is currently serving on several boards including the Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce, CHI St Francis Medical Center Community Board and was a former chair of the YWCA Board of Directors. She and her husband, Chris, have two grown sons and two daughters-in-law.
Shane Labenz

Shane Labenz

Shane is an Intern Architect with CMBA Architects with a bright future here in Grand Island, aspiring to move into a leadership position with the company. Shane originates from Hastings, Nebraska and received his Master’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Since moving to Grand Island, he has been driven to become involved in the community, being named to the Chamber of Commerce’s Top 35 Under 35 in 2018 and serves as the Chair of the Young Professionals group for 2019. Outside of work, Shane stays active as a soccer referee, having worked State High School Championships, NAIA and NCAA collegiate soccer games, and was selected to officiate a National Championship tournament in Kansas City this summer.
Carla Maurer

With a robust background in both corporate and non-profit sectors, Carla Maurer brings a wealth ofexperience to her position on the Stuhr Museum Foundation Board of Trustees. Carla is an operations supervisor at FedEx where she oversees the hiring and training of package handlers. Before FedEx, Carla dedicated 30 years to the non-profit sector doing the accounting for the Boy Scouts of America, Grand Island Community Foundation, and the Heartland United Way.

Carla is currently serving on the Village of Doniphan Board, is active in the Doniphan Economic Development, and is a graduate of Leadership Tomorrow (Leadership Unlimited) of Grand Island.

A native of Hartington, Carla has made the Grand Island area her home for many years, much longer than where she grew up. She is married to Mark and they have two grown children and four grandchildren.
Anthony May

Past-President

Anthony May

Anthony May is an owner and digital director at IdeaBank Marketing in Hastings, NE. With more than a decade of web experience, Anthony and the IdeaBank team deliver beautiful, functional, and effective websites for businesses and organizations across Nebraska.

Anthony is focused on helping clients meet their goals with integrated marketing strategies combining mobile, email, search, and social marketing techniques. Constantly monitoring the rapidly-changing world of marketing allows Anthony to provide cutting-edge strategies which boost business and visibility for IdeaBank’s clients.

Anthony holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism from Hastings College. Anthony is a former adjunct instructor of Graphic Design and Advertising at Hastings College and one of the founders of Steeple Brewing Co., located in Downtown Hastings. IdeaBank Marketing is a full-service agency that has been providing comprehensive marketing and advertising services for business and industries in Nebraska and surrounding states since 1982. The agency employs a staff of 13 in its historic, downtown Hastings location.
Amy Ostdiek

Vice President

Amy Ostdiek
Phil Wieck

Phil Wieck

Phil Wieck is a Vice President at Bruning Bank in Grand Island. He graduated from the University of Nebraska – Kearney with an Ag Business major. He has served in various capacities for several non-profits in Central Nebraska and volunteers his time as an auctioneer. Phil and his wife, Britni, have two small children who love Stuhr Museum.
Shane Wissmann

Shane Wissmann

Shane Wissmann is a Senior Wealth Advisor, Principal at Allen Capital Group, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. He and his team utilize advanced wealth management strategies to help clients build wealth unique to their circumstances.

Shane graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wayne State College and earned a bachelor’s degree with concentrations in Finance and Economics. He was recognized as the “Outstanding Business Graduate” in his graduating class.

Shane has served as the treasurer and ethics officer for the Heartland United Way and president of Grand Island – Kiwanis. He currently serves on the Grand Island Public Schools Foundation Board. He is a Hall County Leadership Unlimited graduate and was recognized as one of the Top 35 Under 35 by the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce.

Shane and his wife, Leah, have two children and enjoy raising them in Grand Island.