Sandhills Regional Board

Beth Bogert-Beth is a teacher and coach at Potter Dix.  She has been a part of DI for over 20 years.  During that time, she has been a team manger, an appraiser, and a member of the NCAPS Board.  She has enjoyed watching her 4 children participate in DI.  Per Beth “I have been lucky enough to take 8 teams to Global Finals in the past 6 years.  As a teacher and a One Act Play Coach, I see the benefit of DI in the classroom and on stage.  The kids who have been in DI have an advantage because they can see things differently and see every challenge as an opportunity!”

Mary Krause– Mary was a DI team manager for 7 years while her kids attended
Ainsworth Community schools. She watched kids’ minds grow and learn to
think “outside the box” and work out problems. The teamwork that they learn helps
them for the rest of their lives. Mary has helped with souvenirs for 9 years and joined the Board in 2023.
Listening to the kids talk about their challenges and see the excitement in their
eyes is very rewarding to Mary. DI is one of the best activities for schools to offer.

Muddy Waters Regional Board

George Blessing–Hello!  My name is George and I’ve been involved with Nebraska DI since the fall of 1993 after I graduated from High School! Prior to graduating High School, I participated in the OM program and went to Global Finals twice at Conestoga High School.  I have been on the Nebraska NCAPS Board since DI became a program in 1999/2000, and have been a Regional & Affiliate Challenge Master since 2006.  My degree is in Electronics Engineering Technology from UNL, and I work as an IT Systems Administrator at the University of Nebraska.  And, whenever I have “spare time”, I work as a part-time Announcer / Sports Producer at Flood Broadcasting’s B-103 / Otoe County Country in Nebraska City. I have very much enjoyed my time and experience with the DI program – DI is very beneficial to our children and is a program I fully believe in!

Roxie Boschult–Roxie is a mother of 2 and grandmother of 6 and is an LPN.  She started as a Head Judge in the early 1990’s and then stepped up to Challenge Master for several years.  In the late 90’s she served as a Regional Director until 2009.  Roxie came on the NCAPS Board during the 1999-2000 season as a Board Member and has been the State Treasurer since 2011. 

Alan Danforth – Alan started DI in 2007, when his daughter was in Jr. High.  Her team needed parents to be appraisers and he was assigned to Instant challenge.  Alan spent a few years helping on the Improvisational Challenge and Fine Arts Challenge.  For the last few years, Alan is the Affiliate Challenge Master for the Improv challenge. He always enjoys watching the DI kids perform the skits and solving the “unknowns.”  Alan joined the NE DI Board in 2022.

Connie Powell-Regional Director-  Connie became involved with DI  whe her daughter was a team member in 2006 starting as a supportive parent, then managing teams for 17 years, and was the DI program Coordinator for Cross County Schools. Connie became a board member in 2011 and currently serves as the Co- Regional Director  for both Muddy Waters and Sandhills Region. Connie is a dental hygienist, mom of 2, and grandmother of 4

Cole Mitchell-Cole has been apart of DI for 12 years, starting out in 6th grade. Cole graduated in 2018 and continued on to coach teams at Columbus Public Schools for 4 years and 2024 joined the Board of Directors. His favorite part of DI has been meeting all the new people he comes in contact with. “It is fun to get to know people from other states or even countries. I grew up with this and it has shaped me into who I am today.”

Cassandra Tomac Stieb-Cass is a South Dakota native who participated from 2nd through 6th grade, then returned for one final season as a high school senior. Her teams were honored to attend Global Finals 3 times, an experience that left a lasting impression and sparked a lifelong passion for creative problem-solving. While in college, Cass volunteered on and off with South Dakota DI, and after moving to Milwaukee, WI, she appraised the Technical Challenge for both regional tournaments and the Affiliate Finals for two years. Since relocating to Omaha in 2019, she has continued her involvement with Nebraska DI, by jumping right in as the Technical Regional Co Challenge Master for the Lewis & Clark tournament and now the Muddy Waters tournament ever since, as well as jumping in as Head Appraiser for Sandhills and Affiliate Finals. Cass holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and works as a Sourcing Manager for Highline Warren. With a career rooted in manufacturing and project management, she credits DI as the foundation for her professional path and is deeply committed to supporting the program that helped shape her future. 

Ashley Wittgow–Ashley started DI when she moved to a new school as a high school student, participating for 4 years.  During high school, she was also an Assistant Team Manager for an elementary team.  She also stepped up to be an Appraiser during college.  In 2010, Ashley joined the NE DI Board of Directors and is currently the Director of Souvenirs running the NE DI pins, t-shirts, Basket Raffle, Hoopla, along with the other goodies that can be found at Souvenirs.  She has also taken on the role of Awards.  Ashley enjoys getting to see many of the children while they visit the souvenir table. Her favorite thing is seeing the children coming back each year and getting to know them and seeing how they have grown through their years of DI.

Alicia Wolles–Vice President–Alicia has been involved in Destination Imagination since 1999!  She has competed, appraised and served on the NCAPS Board.  Alicia has previously been a Regional Challenge Master and Affiliate Challenge Master for the Scientific Challenge. She joined the NCAPS Board in 2014 and is currently Vice President and Recording Secretary as well as Regional and Affiliate Finals Co-Tournament Director.  Per Alicia: “I chose to stay involved in DI because of what this organization has given me.  I know that I would not be the creative problem solver I am today without this organization.  This is my chance to give back and help future generations discover what they can become!”

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