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CUES Fund

Mission & Board

CUES Fund Mission Statement

The CUES Fund secures financial support through private donations to fully fund the CUES School System. The school system provides centralized leadership and governance to three urban grade schools: Sacred Heart, All Saints and Holy Name. The CUES Fund is a non-religious, non-profit organization overseen by a Board of Directors.

CUES Fund Board Members 2024-2025

Leadership

  • ChairJohn Reed, Jr.
    Senior Vice President
    Northmarq

  • Vice ChairBrian Harr
    Shareholder
    Koley Jessen LLP

  • TreasurerRalph Castner
    President
    Rush Creek Advisors

  • SecretaryGeorge Achola
    Vice President
    Burlington Capital Real Estate

  • Buildings and GroundsMatt Kizer
    President
    Central States Health & Life Co. of Omaha

  • DevelopmentJeanie Jones
    Philanthropy Services Advisor
    Bridges Trust

  • NominatingJohn Schuele
    President & CEO
    Waitt Company

  • FinanceRalph Castner
    President
    Rush Creek Advisors

  • MarketingAngie Quinn
    Baxter Auto

Board Members

  • George Achola

    Vice President
    Burlington Capital Real Estate

  • Dave Audino

    General Superintendent
    Turner Construction Company

  • Bob Carlisle

    Founder and President
    MCL Construction

  • Deb Carlson, Ph.D.

    President & CEO
    NE Methodist College

  • Ralph Castner

    President
    Rush Creek Advisors

  • Terry Connealy

    CEO
    Mutual of Omaha Mortgage

  • Pam Finn

    Senior Advisor
    Burlington Capital

  • Tate Fitzgerald

    EVP/CIO & COO
    Centris Federal Credit Union

  • Brian Harr

    Shareholder
    Koley Jessen

  • Jacob Idra*

    Founder & Executive Director
    ROSS Leadership

  • Jeanie Jones

    Philanthropy
    Advisor Bridges Trust

  • Joel Jensen

    Vice President
    FNBO

  • Kerry Kelley

    Owner/President
    Kerry Kelley Consulting

  • Matt Kizer

    President
    Central States Health & Life Co

  • Fr. Dave Korth

    President
    CUES School System

  • Kevin O’Malley

    CEO
    CTM North America

  • Angie Quinn

    Baxter Auto

  • John Reed, Jr.

    Senior Vice President
    Northmarq

  • John Schuele

    President & CEO
    Waitt Company

  • Ann Schumacher

    President & CEO
    CHI Health Immanuel

  • Thomas Sudyka

    Vice President
    McCarthy Capital

  • Matt Tondl

    Senior Vice President
    HDR

  • Tony Veland

    Director of Business Development
    AIM Institute

  • Justin Vossen

    Investment Advisor and Principal
    Lutz Financial

*All Saints Alum

CUES Schools Today

  • CUES Students

    626

  • Students of Color

    93%

  • From families that are not Catholic

    70%

  • Qualify for Federal Free/Reduced Meal Program

    100%

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