Award Members and Hall of Fame
Award Winners
Volunteer of the Year*
Richard Hovorka, RETIRED 2024
Lindsey Patton, 2023
Chloe Hamel, Centris Federal Credit Union 2022
Carlos Acosta, Homewise Roofing & Exteriors 2021
Jennifer Toft, Lamar 2020
Amber Dyer, Expressions for your Image 2019
Roxy Starkey, Books By Roxy 2018
Jill Schoenherr, Southwest YMCA 2017
Large Business of the Year
Centris Federal Credit Union 2022, 2023, 2024
Two Men and a Truck 2021
Amazing Pizza Machine 2020
US Bank 2019
Southwest YMCA 2018
Hillcrest Health Services 2017
Small Business of the Year
Raina Garcia Creative & Design 2024
Invictus Auto Care 2023
Pixel Fire Marketing 2022
MidStates Performance Films 2021
Vino Mas 2020
SignIt 2019
Auto Body Concepts Collision Center 2018
Dream Vacations 2017
New and Emerging Business of the Year**
Dr. Amy Mick, Tru Balance Chiropractic & Wellness 2024
Al Stephens, Acuity Property Inspections 2023
Holly Lombardo, Guild Mortgage & Patrick Corbitt, Industrial Escape Rooms 2022
Amy Watson, Mo Valley Productions 2021
Dana Anderson, Toj Boutique 2020
Judy Suarez, Arbonne 2019
Darla Bengtston, Nebraska Realty 2018
Joann Floyd, Mary Kay Cosmetics 2017
Professional of the Year
Matt Kluver, i3Bank 2024
Debbie Williams, Farm Bureau Financial Services 2023
Jeff Shaughnessy, Ameritas Financial Center 2022
Mitch Miller, FotoFun Spot 2021
Deborah Walters, Life Enhancement 2020
Marian Fey, Millard Public Schools 2019
Dave Swearingen, US Bank 2018
Mike Glaser, Marcotte 2017
Landmark Award
United Insurance Agencies 2024
Vino Mas, Deanna Albertson, 2023
Dream Vacations, Jeff and Jeri Leach, 2022
Primerica, 2021
Mary Lorraine’s Dance Center, 2020
Paul’s Millard Sinclair Services
**Previously Entrepreneur of the Year (2017-2023)
Scholarship Recipients
Millard North High School Scholarship
Olivia Schmidt 2024-25
Mihir Lochan Maruvada 2023-24
Sophia Smith 2022-23
Mackenzie Spigner 2019
Emma Barben 2018
Maggie Hogan 2017
Millard South High School Scholarship
Benjamin Dickson 2024-25
Nevaeh Carter 2023-24
Leland Logan 2022-23
Ben Hizer 2019
Connor Lammel 2018
Ryan Lawrence 2017
Millard West High School Scholarship
Rilynn Schaecher 2024-25
Jeremy Robson 2023-24
Brooke Gappa 2022-23
Lauren Hofer 2019
Brandon Zohlen 2018
Sarah Betts 2017
Skutt Catholic High School Scholarship
Kamryn Kasner 2024-25
Benjamin Robinette 2023-24
Zachariah Schumacher 2022-23
Rachel Fuelberth 2019
Cole Mingo 2018
Sydney Reeves 2017
We Are All Patriots Scholarship
Nevaeha Ramirez-Perez (MSHS) 2024-25
Bradley Martin (MNHS) 2023-24
Aleah Klopp (MSHS) 2022-23
Rebecca Ostermiller (MNHS) 2019
Nickol Kreutzian (MWHS) 2018
Mackenzie Zielie (MNHS) 2017
Amy Tran (MWHS) 2017
Rich Pahls Memorial Scholarship
Lillian Jones (MNHS) 2024-25
Sophia Bathel (Skutt) 2023-24
Kaden Weis (Skutt) 2022-23
MBCF Care Award
The Water’s Edge Church 2024
Jennifer Ensz and Paula Teeter 2023
Hall of Fame
2024 Inductees
Jeff and Jeri Leach, Dream Vacations
2023 Inductees
Todd Baumbach, Primerica
Jennifer Enders-Toft, Lamar Advertising
Deborah Walters, Life Enhancement
2022 Inductees
Micki Pane, Creative Press-Design
Michael Seelhoff, Bland-Associates, P.C
2021 Inductees
Cindy Crews
Mike Glaser
2020 Inductees
Helen Engelmeyer
Rich Pahls
2019 Inductees
Paula Teetor, MBCF
Jennifer Ensz, MBCF
Millard Public Schools
2018 Inductees
Glenn Albert “Yogi” Hanke
2017 Inductees
Deborah Swenson, LIMHP
2016 Inductees
Kenny Engelmeyer, Independent Representative of Primerica Financial Services
Ed Leistad, Safeguard Printing, Promo & Apparel
R. Lou Harrison, Retired
Carroll Nyquist, Millard Lumber Inc.
2015 Inductees
Dee Hankins, Millard Plaza Ballroom & Catering
Millard Days, Inc.
2014 Inductees
Grover E. “G.E.” Nelson, Bank of Millard
Grove E. Nelson, Bank of Millard
William A. “Bill” Nelson, Bank of Millard
Millard Lions Club
2013 Inductees
MBA Co-Founders
Steve Andersen, Steve Andersen Electrical Contractors Inc.
Ron Fechner, Good Samaritan Society-Millard
MBA Original Steering Committee
Melvin Oliva, President (Mello Business Promotions)
Renee Benson, Vice President (Valvoline Instant Oil Change)
Melissa Hanna, Secretary (Millard Dairy Queen)
Terry Zaback, Treasurer (American National Bank)
Kelly Wills, Social Director (Lee Sapp Ford Mercury & Big Red Beas N Scents)
Tony Bowman, Communications Director (Botek Consulting)
Jim Currie, Membership Director (Papillion Sanitation)
Corky Blum, Media (Security National Bank)
Don Whittington, Correspondence (MJ Mortage)
Rich Howdle, Tips Club (Mail Solutions)
George McTwiggan, By Laws
Steve Andersen, Nomination (Steve Andersen Electrical Contractors Inc.)
Ron Fechner, Committee Member (Good Samaritan Society-Millard)
2012 Inductees
Jack “Butch” Lindley, Lindley Clothing
Loren Plambeck, Plambeck Brothers Plumbing Inc.
Stephen M. Titus, M.D., Primary Care Physicians
Ralph J. Kramper, M.D., Primary Care Physicians
Dennis E. Daley, M.D., Primary Care Physicians
2011 Inductees
Robert H. “Bob” Bartels, Bartels Feed & Transfer
Dr. Richard L. Corwine, Millard Public Schools
Dr. John A. Lammel, Millard Public Schools
Richard D. Lewis, Millard Public Schools
Dr. Ron Witt, Millard Public Schools
2010 Inductees
Howard C. Larsen, Millard Warehouse Company
Larry A. Larsen, Millard Warehouse Company
Mark E. Anthony, Tuffy Auto Service Center/Valvoline Instant Oil Change
2009 Inductees
Arthur E. Andersen, Andersen Electric Co., Inc.
Leonard & Mattie Nelson, Millard Lumber
2008 Inductees
Dr. Don Stroh, Millard Public Schools
2007 Inductees
Late Harry P. Andersen, Millard Electric & Mayor of Millard
G. Richard Russell, Millard Lumber
Late George Russell, Millard Lumber
Lee Sapp, Sapp Brothers Truck Stops
William (Bill) Sapp, Sapp Brothers Truck Stops
Late Dean Sapp, Sapp Brothers Truck Stops
Late Ray Sapp, Sapp Brothers Truck Stops
Questions?
If you have any other questions about joining, email us at info@millardbusinessassociation.org. We look forward to having you in involved in all the opportunities, fun and community involvement of the Millard Business Association!
