Two New Members Join Nebraska Community Foundation Board Ann Bruntz Lisa Smith Nebraska Community Foundation's (NCF) Board of Directors recently welcomed two new members. Ann Bruntz of Friend and Lisa Smith of Lincoln join this prestigious group working to build stronger communities and a Greater Nebraska. Ann Bruntz lives in Friend where she and her spouse, David, live as agriculturists. Bruntz grew up on a ranch near Stuart and earned a degree in Veterinary Technology from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. She worked in multiple roles throughout her career, the last being Senior Development Officer at the University of Nebraska Foundation for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Bruntz has been an Ambassador for Women of the Midwest for the last eight years, leading journeys both domestic and International. Lisa Smith, a native of Lincoln, graduated in 1990 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Upon graduation, Smith spent 14 years in the banking industry in various capacities. Lisa also assisted in the start-up and development of the private banking division of a regional bank, assisting high-net-worth individuals with an array of financial services. Lisa moved into the wealth management industry in 1999 and is currently Senior Vice President/Financial Advisor/Portfolio Manager with DA Davidson. Lisa is involved in several community boards, including TeamMates of Nebraska, Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, BraveBe Child Advocacy Center in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska Foundation, and the UNL College of Business Advisory Board. Lisa is a co-founder of Women Investing in Nebraska, an organization which brings Nebraska women together to give back to initiatives across the state. Nebraska Community Foundation unleashes abundant local assets, inspires charitable giving and connects ambitious people to build stronger communities and a Greater Nebraska. Headquartered in Lincoln, the Foundation serves communities, donors and organizations by providing financial management, strategic development, education and training to a statewide network of 1,500 volunteers serving 270 communities. Since 1994, NCF has reinvested $553 million in Nebraska's people and places. For information, visit NebraskaHometown.org.