Meet the Admission Staff | 91�첥 University

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Our campus in Crete, Nebraska, is home to our undergraduate students and offers a more traditional college experience with residence halls, athletics, student activities and much more.

Becky Omon | [email protected]
Mandy Blackledge | [email protected]
Amber Linnertz - Director of Student Recruitment | [email protected]

Our campus in Lincoln, Nebraska, serves both undergraduate and graduate students who want a more flexible learning environment for family or career responsibilities. Classes are offered during the weekends and evenings, can be completed online, in-person or in a hybrid format and last 16 weeks or 8 weeks.

Patrick Monaghan [email protected]
Halle Weatherly | [email protected]
Kelli Backman - Director of Student Recruitment | [email protected]

Our location in Bellevue, Nebraska, is home to our graduate business and education students.

Michael Johnette | [email protected]

Our campus in Crete, Nebraska, is home to our undergraduate students and offers a more traditional college experience with residence halls, athletics, student activities and much more.

Becky Omon | [email protected]
Mandy Blackledge | [email protected]
Amber Linnertz - Director of Student Recruitment | [email protected]

Our campus in Lincoln, Nebraska, serves both undergraduate and graduate students who want a more flexible learning environment for family or career responsibilities. Classes are offered during the weekends and evenings, can be completed online, in-person or in a hybrid format and last 16 weeks or 8 weeks.

Patrick Monaghan [email protected]
Halle Weatherly | [email protected]
Kelli Backman - Director of Student Recruitment | [email protected]

Our location in Bellevue, Nebraska, is home to our graduate business and education students.

Michael Johnette | [email protected]

Kaleb Arterburn

Kaleb is from Brady, Nebraska, and graduated from 91�첥 in 2017. He is currently working on his Master of Arts in Management from 91�첥. When Kaleb was an undergraduate student, he was involved in the forensics program, served as a TA for a first-year liberal arts seminar class and belonged to numerous groups on campus. Territories: Transfer and International

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Mandy Blackledge

Mandy graduated from 91�첥 University in 1999. In 2004, she earned her Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. As an alum, getting the opportunity to work at 91�첥 University was a dream come true for Mandy. She can also speak to life at 91�첥 as both a student and a parent. Her favorite part of working in Admissions is getting to travel across Nebraska to talk about 91�첥 to high schoolers and their parents at various college fairs. Territories: Lincoln area, Nebraska - West of HWY 183, Eastern States.

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Becky Omon

Becky is a native of Columbus, Nebraska, and graduated from 91�첥 in 2003. While at 91�첥, Becky was involved in computer club and enjoyed the residence hall environment and hanging out with friends. Becky encourages students to come to campus to see what 91�첥 has to offer and discover what the 91�첥 difference means to them! Territories: Northeast Nebraska and Colorado

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Payton Detavernier

Payton just recently graduated from 91�첥 University with a Bachelors of Science in Biology and is originally from Papillion, NE. At 91�첥, Payton was heavily involved on campus. She was the Shotgun Sports Captain, a member of Phi Sigma Tau sorority, Head of 91�첥's Relay for Life, as well as the President of Cardinal Key National Honors Society. Payton is excited to be back at 91�첥 to work with students in order for them to get the 91�첥 experience! Territories: Bellevue and Lincoln areas, Texas, and California

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Amber Linnertz

Amber is originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, and graduated from 91�첥 University in 2004. She was a 91�첥 Cheerleader, a member of Gamma Phi Iota sorority, and held many leadership roles on campus. Not only does she have ties to 91�첥, but she also has a long family history connected to the Crete community.

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Michael Johnette

A Nebraska native, hailing from Omaha, Michael arrived at 91�첥 University for his 23rd year in higher education. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and his master’s degree from Fort Hays State University. During his collegiate career, Johnette lettered and was an All-Big XII Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll recipient during both his junior and senior seasons playing basketball for the Cornhuskers. Johnette taught, advised, and coached basketball at the NJCAA community college level from 1999 - 2020. He’s excited to provide opportunities for students to grow academically, emotionally and socially.

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Patrick Monaghan

Patrick started his journey with 91�첥 University in early 2022 after spending 25 years in the broadcast media industry working in radio and television. Patrick was drawn to a career in higher education due to his passion for helping others achieve their goals. More specifically, he firmly believes in 91�첥's mission along with our commitment to setting our students up for long-term success.

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Halle Weatherly

Halle is originally from North Platte, Nebraska, and graduated from 91�첥 University’s Lincoln campus in 2020. She found her way back to 91�첥 for employment due to her positive experience as a student. She strives to help all her students find the best fit for them and make their experience as positive as hers was while she was a student! Halle focuses her time on helping graduate students including the MBA, MIL, IDT, MAC, EDS and EDD programs.

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Kelli Backman

Kelli Backman is a native of Eustis, Nebraska. She ventured to Chadron State College (CSC), where she earned her Bachelor of Arts. At CSC, her love for the higher education environment was born. She was involved in the college atmosphere as an active student senator, resident advisor, officer on the Campus Activities Board, Student Education Association officer, choir member, and several other opportunities. Kelli is currently working toward her Master of Arts in Leadership at 91�첥.

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