NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska

08/10/2026

🌟 Meet Our Staff: Kelly Schutt! 🌟

This is Kelly, our Resource Coordinator! Kelly joined the NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska team five months ago and enjoys that every day brings something new as she continues learning and growing in her role.

When she's not at work, she keeps busy cheering on her three kids at all their activities.

Fun fact: Kelly lives on a farm, and they have horses, goats, and chickens!

We are excited to have Kelly as part of the NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska team!

08/03/2026

🌟 Meet Our Staff: Bonnell Penne! 🌟

Meet Bonnell, our Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO)! Bonnell has been part of the NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska team for just over a year and enjoys that no two days are ever the same. She loves the opportunity to learn something new every day and finds it especially rewarding to play a role in helping people achieve homeownership.

When she's away from the office, you'll likely find her working in the yard, fishing, or spending quality time with family and friends.

Fun Fact: Bonnell has a degree in Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice—not accounting!

We're grateful to have Bonnell on our team and appreciate the knowledge, dedication, and enthusiasm she brings to NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska every day!

07/29/2026

The August Homebuyer Education Class is right around the corner, give Shay a call to get sign up!

07/27/2026

🌟 Meet Our Staff: Shay Bakenhus! 🌟

We're excited to introduce Shay, our Program Coordinator! Shay has been part of the NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska team for 10 years and enjoys helping and guiding clients as they work toward their homeownership and credit goals.

When she's not at work, you'll likely find Shay out on the farm or spending time with her grandbabies.

A fun fact about Shay? She's a VERY proud mom of four and an EXTREMELY proud grandma of eight!

We're grateful to have Shay on our team and appreciate her dedication to helping our clients achieve their homeownership dreams.

07/20/2026

🌟 Meet Our Staff: Robin Otjen! 🌟

We're excited to introduce Robin Otjen, our Administrative Assistant! Robin has been part of the NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska team for five months and enjoys that every day brings something new and different.

When she's not at work, you'll likely find Robin camping with her family and making memories outdoors.

A fun fact about Robin? She's the proud mom of four kids!

We're grateful to have Robin on our team and appreciate all she does to support our mission.

07/15/2026

07/13/2026

🌟 Meet our Staff: Rena Beran! 🌟

This is Rena, our Housing Manager in the Columbus office! Rena has been part of the NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraksa team for 16 years, helping individuals and families achieve their dream of homeownership. One of her favorite parts of the job is seeing people reach their goals and become homeowners.

When she's not at work, Rena enjoys spending time outdoors and making memories with her family.

Fun fact: she's the proud mom of two kids!

We are grateful to have Rena as part of the NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska team!

07/09/2026

We're proud to be partnering with Foundry Apartments on this exciting project and thrilled to see it nearing completion! It's great to see this investment coming to life and creating new housing opportunities for our community. We can't wait to see the finished project!

07/07/2026

We are getting ready to hold our July 2026 Homebuyer Education Class in Norfolk on July 14 and July 16, 2026. Contact our office to register.

07/04/2026

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and joyful Fourth of July! Happy Independence Day!