Who We Are

Our Team

SENDD is fortunate to have a very experienced, professional staff. Currently, SENDD has 14 Full-Time and 2 Part-Time staff members, with over 30 years of combined experience between the different services we offer. Our staff are dedicated to providing quality service to our member and non-member communities, assisting with economic development, housing, broadband, and community development opportunities.

Executive Director - Southeast Nebraska Development District

Tom Bliss

Executive Director

Jalynn Ellenwood Administrative Assistant

Jalynn Ellenwood

Administrative Assistant

Oliver Borchers Williams

Broadband Director

Shaimaa Saydo

ACC AmeriCorps Member

Community Development - - Southeast Nebraska Development District

James Owens

Senior Community Development Specialist

Community Development - Southeast Nebraska Development District

Karsyn Bredenkamp

Community Development Specialist

Brittany McCullough - Community Development

Brittany McCullough

Community Development Specialist

Economic Development - Southeast Nebraska Development District

Kelly Gentrup

Director of Development Services

Director of Housing Services - Southeast Nebraska Development District

Jim Warrelmann

Director of Housing Services

Housing Coordinator - Southeast Nebraska Development District

Ryan Bauman

Housing Coordinator

Housing Specialist - Southeast Nebraska Development District

Nichole Jones

Housing Specialist

Cole Hartgerink

Housing Specialist

Housing Inspector - Southeast Nebraska Development District

Brent Pendgraft

Housing Inspector

Housing Development Specialist - Southeast Nebraska Development District

Ashley Larsen

Housing Development Specialist

Project Manager - Southeast Nebraska Development District

Terry Manson

Project Manager