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Who We Are

We are dedicated to "Doing the Most Good" in the Omaha area.

Who We Are

The Salvation Army of Omaha serves the greater Omaha metropolitan area through its multiple worship centers and service locations. From feeding programs and homelessness prevention to mental health and older adult services, we meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of all people without discrimination.

Learn more about our history   Read the Winter 2024 edition of Building Hope magazine

Our IRS Form 990 equivalent, the Transparency Report, is available to the public. If you would like a copy, please contact Executive Director of Development Jeff Beckman.


Our Local Leadership

Majors Scott and Jolinda Shelbourn
Divisional Leaders

Staff Directory

Western Divisional Headquarters

Major Dan Sawka
General Secretary and Area Commander
dan.sawka@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-7679

Monalisa McGee-Baratta, Ph.D.
Divisional Social Services Director
monalisa.mcgee@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-5940

Jeff Beckman
Executive Director of Development
jeff.beckman@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-5902

John Wehrle
Assistant Director of Development
john.wehrle@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-6052

Barb Farho
Director of Philanthropy
barb.farho@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-6098

Todd Andrews
Director of Integrated Communications
todd.andrews@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-7538

Jim Coonce
Finance Manager
jim.coonce@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-5950

Patti Sherwin
Human Resources Director
patti.sherwin@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-6047

 

Joe Mancuso
Property Manager
joe.mancuso@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-5857

Erin Sanders
Director of Volunteer Services
erin.sanders@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-5926


Renaissance Village & Additional Midtown Locations

Ryan LeGrande
Director of Omaha Social Services
ryan.legrande@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-5852

Heather DeJohn
Quality and Compliance Director
heather.dejohn@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-5852

Jeffrey Finch
Clinical Director of Mental Health Respite
jeffrey.finch@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-7704

Nicole Wilson
Director of Behavioral Health Services
nicole.wilson@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-5974

Kyle Zinke
Director of Housing Services
kyle.zinke@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-5850
 

Tabitha Wachal
Program Director, Durham Booth Manor
tabitha.wachal@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-5880

Tiffanie McCowin
Director of Material Assistance and Seasonal Services
tiffanie.mccowin@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-5863

Kelli Rhoades
Early Head Start Director
kelli.rhoades@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-5920

Helen Poulos-Schweer
Clinical Director
Community Counseling Center and Wellspring

helen.poulos-schweer@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-5941

Alisha Nixon
Clinical Program Director
Community Support and VA Programs

alisha.nixon@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-4769

Richard Waxman
Director of Business Operations
richard.waxman@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-898-7525


OMAHA NORTH
Lieutenants Johnny Miller, Jr. and Marsha Williams-Miller

Corps Officers
johnny.miller@usc.salvationarmy.org
marsha.williams-miller@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-451-4048

OMAHA CITADEL
Majors Mark and Teri Martsolf

Corps Officers
mark.martsolf@usc.salvationarmy.org
teri.martsolf@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-553-5694

KROC CENTER OMAHA
Captains Alex and Carolina Yanez

Corps Officers
alex.yanez@usc.salvationarmy.org
carolina.yanez@usc.salvationarmy.org
402-905-3500

COUNCIL BLUFFS 
Lieutenant Melissa Christiansen
Corps Officer
melissa.christiansen@usc.salvationarmy.org
712-328-2088

 

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The Salvation Army Western Divisional Headquarters
10755 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68114
402-898-7700

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