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JME was retained to lead a long-term initiative to help change the mental health system in Nebraska. Rhonda Hawks, Omaha philanthropist: “She has a strategic mind and can go into an organization, analyze various aspects and remain approachable. Christine is a pleasure to be around. She is able to work with many kinds of people, from CEOs to peer support, and always maintain a calm and professional manner. Christine asks good questions, looks at the Big Picture and can navigate through very complex situations and organizations. I have worked with her over many years, and her dedication, tenacity and patience have stood the test of time. She is a genuinely good person. Christine doesn’t need a road map. She knows the route.”
JME was retained to create a strategic plan that included an audit of the programs, services and operations of TSA Omaha and to provide recommendations for a 5-year strategic plan. Clarence Nichols, Board Chair: “She is focused, tenacious, patient and provides sound and appropriate direction. My only regret is that we didn’t get in touch with her sooner in the process. Christine was thoughtful and willing to go further. She asked me who else she could talk to, and what piece is missing from the picture. Christine can put the pieces of the puzzle together even when the cover on the box is missing.”
Christine returned to CCRC to serve as Interim CEO for 16 months. Ann Constantino, CEO: “Christine is a genuinely good person for whom I have a lot of personal and professional respect. She is a savvy businesswoman with an amazing heart for others. Christine has an incredible talent to recognize opportunities for growth. She’s an effective blend of not-for-profit compassion and solid business practices. At a time of uncertainty and anxiety, Christine was a comforting and trustworthy presence who helped us continue to grow when we were unsure what our future was… Christine is respectful of the existing culture.”
JME reviewed and analyzed business operations and presented a new way to recruit and retain management positions. Dennis Ferguson, CEO: “Construction is seasonal work and it’s difficult in this industry to find enough workers, so hiring is something we are always struggling with.
"Christine helped us develop ways to find potential employees and then gave us some practical advice about how to keep them. We are always looking for 4 to 5 people at any given time, and it makes good business sense to have a format to follow when we are hiring. Christine would listen to my ideas, share her own experiences and then come back with some recommendations for us. She’s very smart and capable, and I am thankful our paths crossed when they did.“
Served as Interim Executive Director for 7 months when longtime Executive Director retired. Robert Wellendorf, SFHS Board Chair at the time: “Christine is able to strike that delicate balance between board, leadership, staff and the funding community. She demonstrates her abilities to move an organization forward confidently. She needed virtually no hand-holding from anyone. I am a volunteer with a business to run. Christine knows when and how much to communicate with our board. She distills issues very well and in advance, thus not wasting my time. I have a bunch of things that could keep me up at night, but when Christine is working on it, I can be rest assured that I don’t have to worry about my volunteer leadership responsibilities.”
