About Us
Springfield Community Foundation connects people, ideas and resources to help our community thrive. Since 2004, we’ve supported projects and programs that strengthen Springfield and create opportunities for people of all ages.
As an affiliated fund of Midlands Community Foundation, we bring neighbors together to invest in the places, programs and possibilities that make Springfield a great place to call home.
Board of Directors
Laura Osborn
President
Laura Osborn is a real estate professional with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate – The Good Life Group and a longtime advocate for the Springfield community. She has served in leadership roles with the SBA and is passionate about supporting projects that strengthen connections and create opportunities for Springfield residents.
Shannon Sands
Vice President
Shannon Sands is a Sarpy County native with more than 10 years of nonprofit and development experience, including work with United Way of the Midlands and Omaha Community Foundation. She brings a strong background in community engagement and a passion for helping Springfield grow and thrive.
Sarah Schram
Secretary
Sarah Schram is the Health Director for the Sarpy/Cass Health Department and has more than 18 years of experience in public health. She brings a strong background in community health, leadership and nonprofit service, along with a commitment to helping Springfield remain a healthy, connected community.
Austin Cherry
Treasurer
Austin Cherry is a Commercial and Agricultural Lender with Pinnacle Bank in Springfield and Louisville. He brings financial and agricultural expertise to the Foundation, along with a strong connection to the local community and a commitment to investing in Springfield’s future.
James Dalton
James Dalton is the owner and chiropractor at Harvest Chiropractic & Wellness in Springfield. A Westmont native and Platteview High School graduate, James returned to the area with his wife, Tracey, to raise their family. He is passionate about helping others live healthier lives and giving back to the community he calls home.
Hilary Fisher
Hilary Fisher is the Director of Settlements at Legacy Design Strategies, where she helps clients navigate trust management and estate planning. She and her husband Ryan live in Springfield with their two sons. In her spare time, Hilary enjoys cooking and baking and is working on developing a green thumb.
Julie Fjell
Julie Fjell is a working artist and art instructor who leads workshops throughout the metro area. She is actively involved in Springfield through community organizations and creative projects and enjoys bringing people together through art, events and community initiatives. Julie and her family live on a farm outside Springfield.
Stephanie Krebs
Stephanie Krebs brings nonprofit leadership and organizational experience to the Springfield Community Foundation. As Director of Advancement Records and Revenue for the University of Nebraska Foundation, she has a strong background in supporting charitable organizations and their missions. She is actively involved in Springfield and committed to strengthening her community.
Kathy Kreifels
Kathy Kreifels is a retired Springfield Platteview Community Schools teacher and a Kearney State College graduate. During her career, she helped create the district’s Outdoor Education program and loved seeing former students become leaders in the community. Kathy has called Springfield home for more than 50 years and enjoys staying active, spending time outdoors, quilting, and serving her community.
Andie Ledenbach
Andie Ledenbach has called Springfield home since 1995 and has a long history of community service. Through her work with the City of Springfield and her involvement in local events, she remains committed to bringing people together and supporting Springfield’s continued growth.
Abbie Meyer
Abbie Meyer is a lifelong Springfield-area resident with strong ties to the community. A Platteview High School graduate, she continues to call Springfield home and values the connections that make the community special. She is committed to supporting projects and opportunities that help Springfield continue to thrive.
Tasha Schiebel
Tasha Schiebel grew up on a farm in South Dakota and moved to Springfield with her husband, Jason, in 2010. A talented landscape designer, she recently launched her own company, Burr Oak Contracting. Tasha and Jason are raising their three children in Springfield, where she enjoys being active in the community and supporting its continued growth.
Our Community
The people, places and moments that make Springfield home.
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Photos by Bailey Fjell Photography & Laura Gawith Photography