Meet Our Team
Executive Director
Emily Allen
Emily Allen serves as the Executive Director of Tech Nebraska, where she’s actively shaping the future of Nebraska’s tech ecosystem. With a decade-plus of experience in brand strategy, communications, policy, and partnership development, Emily excels at connecting leaders, supporting businesses, and driving innovation. Her previous leadership roles at Honor Technology (acquired Home Instead) saw her expand the brand across 13 global markets and cultivate key relationships with global industry and policy leaders. Emily is a recognized voice on the international stage, frequently speaking at the United Nations and World Summit on Information Society. She’s known for building inclusive, innovative teams, and leveraging data-driven insights to deliver impact. A Nebraska native, licensed attorney, and mom of two, Emily is dedicated to fostering collaboration and opportunity across the state.
Executive Director
Emily Allen
Emily Allen serves as the Executive Director of Tech Nebraska, where she’s actively shaping the future of the Nebraska’s tech ecosystem. With a decade-plus of experience in brand strategy, communications, policy, and partnership development, Emily excels at connecting leaders, supporting businesses, and driving innovation. Her previous leadership roles at Honor Technology (acquired Home Instead) saw her expand the brand across 13 global markets and cultivate key relationships with global industry and policy leaders. Emily is a recognized voice on the international stage, frequently speaking at the United Nations and World Summit on Information Society. She’s known for building inclusive, innovative teams and leveraging data-driven insights to deliver impact. A Nebraska native, licensed attorney, and mom of two, Emily is dedicated to fostering collaboration and opportunity across the state.
Executive Committee and Advisory Board.
Our Executive Committee and Advisory Board guide strategic decisions and oversee day-to-day operations for Tech Nebraska, driving our mission forward with expertise and dedication. Composed of industry experts, our advisors provide invaluable guidance, identify industry trends, and foster deeper connections within the tech community. Together, they fuel our association’s success, ensuring we remain at the forefront of technology and innovation.
Chris Dill
Chief Information Officer
Kiewit
Allie Hopkins
Global Server Operations Area Lead
Google
Rahul Jalali
Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Union Pacific
Stef Seger
Community Development Regional Manager
Meta
David Tomlinson
Chief Information Officer
Scoular
Kent Sona
Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Nebraska Methodist Health System
Steve Westerman
Vice President
Cox Business
Erin Waggoner
Senior Manager, State Government Affairs
Verizon
Dan Hoffman
Chief Executive Officer
Invest Nebraska
Brody Deren
Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
Trility
Bret Blackman
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
University of Nebraska System
Ryan Wade
Software Solutions Director
Lutz
Dan Harbeke
Regional Head, External Affairs and Public Policy
Google
Jeremy Reinoehl
Chief Information Officer
Tenaska
Daragh Mahon
EVP & Chief Information Officer
Werner Enterprises
Justin Webster
Chief Technology Officer
HDR
Shannon Eggert
Senior Vice President, Business Services
Valmont
Danielle Egr
Chief Technology Officer
Nelnet
Matt Harper
Chief Information & Security Officer
Monolith
Katie Curtis
Chief Information Officer
Great Plains Communications
Shreejit Nair
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Ameritas
Perry Severson
Chief Operating Officer
Pinnacle Bank
