Nebraska Community Foundation elects Imperial City Manager to board

IMPERIAL Neb. – During its Nov. 2023 meeting, the Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF) Board of Directors welcomed three new members whose wealth of experience will further the nonprofit’s ability to serve communities across the state.

“We are thrilled to announce Tyler Pribbeno, Sarah Sinnett, and Jim Welniak as the newest additions to our board of directors,” said NCF President and CEO Jeff Yost. “Their deep roots in Greater Nebraska and their unwavering commitment to community development will be instrumental in advancing our mission to make Nebraska a vibrant place to live, work, and raise a family. Their expertise and passion will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success of NCF and the communities we serve.”

Pribbeno is the City Administrator and Community Development Director for Imperial, where he was born and raised. He graduated from Chase County High School in 2003 and then earned a bachelor’s degree in legal studies from Chadron State College. After obtaining his undergraduate degree, Pribbeno obtained a law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law in Lincoln. He returned to Imperial in 2010 and has been a member of the Imperial Community Foundation Fund, an affiliated fund of Nebraska Community Foundation, since 2011 – serving as chair of the fund advisory committee for the past three years. Pribbeno also serves on the Board of Governors for Mid-Plains Community College.

Nebraska Community Foundation is governed by a board of directors who hail from all corners of the state and represent Nebraska’s diverse geographic interests. Board and staff members are committed to the highest standards in governance practices, transparency, and accountability to the communities, organizations, and donors served by the organization.

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 more than 270 communities.

In the last five years, 45,993 contributions have been made to the Nebraska Community Foundation and its affiliated funds. Since 1994, the Nebraska Community Foundation has reinvested $517 million in Nebraska’s people and places. For information, visit NebraskaHometown.org.

Pribbeno will make a great addition to the NFC Board of Directors while representing Southwest Neb. and Imperial.