Our Team

Our Team

Leadership

Christie Hinrichs - President & CEO

Christie Hinrichs joined Tabitha in 1993 and served in numerous roles, including Hospice/Home Care Specialties Administrator until 2003. She rejoined Tabitha as Vice President of Clinical Services in May 2006, following serving as Branch Manager for Coram Healthcare and as Chief Operations Officer for the Nebraska Heart Hospital.

Hinrichs served on Tabitha’s Board of Directors from November 2004 to May 2006, she is a graduate of the Thrivent Fellows Program, and has participated in a number of community and professional boards including Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care Partnership and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Hinrichs was selected by the “Lincoln Journal Star” as one of Lincoln’s Top 20 Emerging Leaders in 2002. In 1993, Hinrichs received her bachelor of social work from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

It is very humbling to be surrounded by the level of talent and commitment we are blessed to have on our boards, staff and volunteers. Tabitha has a very bright future as innovative projects abound and will continue to change the landscape of healthcare in the communities we serve. We believe we can and will make lives better. –Christie
Dave Jackson - Senior Vice President Finance & CFO

Dave joined Tabitha in May 2006 with over 25 years experience in health care. He most recently comes to us after spending three years at The Archdiocese of Omaha, Catholic Cemeteries as their Finance Manager, and 20 years at Children's Hospital in Omaha. Dave has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1981. He and his wife have four children and five grandchildren.

I'm excited to be at Tabitha to work to further Tabitha's Mission to serve Elders in our region. –Dave
Joyce Ebmeier - Senior Vice President Strategic Planning & Communications

Joyce began serving as the Vice President of Strategic Planning when the position was created in October 2007. She had served as Administrator of Tabitha Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for 14 years and served as Project Guide of The Green House® Project for long-term care, Nebraska's first and the nation's second. Joyce joined Tabitha in 1981.

It’s inspiring to work with an organization whose mission directs compassionate care while promoting independence. Couple this with a drive for innovation, and the possibilities are endless. It is a privilege to be part of the proud history and exciting future of Tabitha Health Care Services. –Joyce
Heath Stukenholtz - Vice President, Tabitha Foundation

Heath Stukenholtz joined the Tabitha Foundation in 2011. A business graduate from the University of Nebraska-Kearney, Stukenholtz has experience in sales management, advertising and marketing. He is also an active community member, volunteering with Junior Achievement, Lincoln Paint-a-Thon, Friendship Home and serving as a University of Nebraska Track Official.

“I’m honored to be part of a local organization with a reputation of providing exceptional care to Elders in a loving and compassionate way. Tabitha’s devotion to Elders in the communities we serve set the standard for excellence. With an extraordinary staff, volunteers and donors, Tabitha has been able to apply innovative ideas to ensure the value of life for Elders now and into the future.” - Heath
Chandler Tyrrell - Director, Tabitha Foundation

Chan brings 20 years of fundraising experience to Tabitha Foundation. Chan joined Tabitha in 2007 and came from Lincoln Community Foundation.

Born, raised and educated in Lincoln, Nebraska, Tyrrell has a history of civic and community involvement, which has included serving on the boards of Lutheran Student Center, Nebraska Art Association, Flatwater Arts Festival, Community Health Charities, Heart Association, Folsom Children’s Zoo and participating in special projects at Sheridan Lutheran Church. Tyrrell began his fund-raising career in Columbus Ohio at Trinity Lutheran Seminary. Prior to fund-raising, he worked in the family floral business.

My family has been connected to Tabitha since the late 1950s when my great-grandfather was a resident at Tabitha. I have seen Tabitha grow and expand its services over these many years, but what drew me to Tabitha was their care and concern for a person’s dignity as they reach the Elder stage of life. It is my hope, that in some small way I can help make a difference in the lives of those who have given so much to our community – our Elders. -Chan

Board of Directors - Tabitha, Inc.

Mark Hansen - Chair

Executive Vice President, West Gate Bank - Lincoln, Nebraska
William Strain - Vice Chair

Strain Slattery Barkley Co., PC - Lincoln, Nebraska
Jeff D. Holmberg - Member

American National Bank, Retired
Katherine Kabes Hoebelheinrich - Member

LifePointe by BryanLGH - Lincoln, Nebraska
Ron Plageman - Secretary/Treasurer

Chief Finance Officer, Bailey-Lauerman
Kent Sprague - Member

UNICO Group, Retired
Deb Welk - Member

Director of Health Care Services, Immanuel Communities
Jody Woodworth - Member

Vice President of Academic Affairs, Clarkson College
Pastor Roger Sasse - Ex-Officio

Representing Nebraska Synod ELCA Bishop Dave deFreese
Boyd Ober - Member

President, Leadership Resources - Lincoln, NE
Carol A. Friesen - Member

President & CEO, Crete Area Medical Center - Crete, NE

Board of Directors - Tabitha Foundation

Julie M. Karavas - Chair

Attorney at Law, Baylor, Evnen, Curtiss, Grimit & Witt
Troy Branch, JD, CLU - Vice Chair

Director, Life Products, Assurity Life Insurance Company - Lincoln, Nebraska
Gayle-Ann Douglas - Secretary/Treasurer

Vice President, Douglas Manufacturing Company
Anne Frye - Member

NELNET, Retired
Dr. Alan T. Seagren - Member

Professor of Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Dr. Cori S. Amend - Member

Doctor of Dental Science - Lincoln, Nebraska
Kris L. Baack, Ph.D. - Member

Assistant Director, Univeristy of Nebraska - Lincoln Student Involvement
Dr. Rodney Basler - Member

South Lincoln Dermatology Clinic
Al Borchardt - Member

President, Midland Medical Supply Co.
Dwayne Dietze - Member

Lincoln Production Credit Association, Retired
Susan Hansen, MD - Member

Retired
Vicki Huff - Member

First Vice President & Trust Marketing Officer, Union Bank & Trust Company
Linda Robinson Rutz - Member

President, Union Agency, Inc.
Mark Hansen - Ex-Officio

Executive Vice President, West Gate Bank - Lincoln, Nebraska
Pastor Roger Sasse - Ex-Officio

Representing Nebraska Synod ELCA Bishop Dave deFreese
Deb Ahl - Member

Volunteer - Lincoln, NE
John W. Oestreich - Member

Managing Principle, Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors - Lincoln, NE