MEET YOUR JCF Days BOARD Members!
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Connie Dostal, President
Connie Dostal Owner of Kiels Barber Shop where she has worked the past 37 years. Connie and her husband Mike lie in North Bend where they raised 6 children and have 5 grandchildren. She is a member of the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and services and president for the Senior Class Dinner. Connie has served as 4-H Leader, President, Vice-President and member of the NBASBA. Connie previously was the Director of City Park in charge of the vendors and she now serves as President.
If anyone one has questions, please call 402-720-7397 or email her at [email protected] Mike Roth, Vice President/Food Court/Rodeo
Mike was born and raised in Omaha. Graduated from UNL and then worked for Hormel Foods. He's lived in Minnesota, Georgia and Texas before moving back to Nebraska.
Mike has been involved with John C. Fremont days for 20+ years, serving in all capacities, Food Court Director, Rodeo Director, Vice-President, President and Past Present. Currently Mike is serving again as Rodeo Director, Food Court Director and Vice-President. Denise Dowty, Children’s Activities
& Balloon Glow Director 
Denise was born and raised in Fremont, Fremont High graduate class of 2000. Being Mother of 1adult child allows me the time needed to serve as the Children's activities director. Including the Hot air Balloon glow, and Midland University greens for the youth and ADA. Denise comes from a large diverse family of 11 including special needs.
She feels children are our future and that is the main reason she holds this position. Having siblings with special needs, Denise truly feels Noone should ever be excluded from anything due to their abilities, often counted as disabilities. Please feel free to contact Denise with any comments , suggestions, questions or concerns. [email protected] | 402-459-0757 Jeff Miller, Transportation Director
Born and raised for 17-winters in Fremont. US Navy and Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Controller in San Diego, Los Angles, Seattle, Phoenix, Atlanta, DC and Raleigh. Retired in 2015 with 39-years. Currently enjoy a diverse variety of volunteer gigs. Ride my motorcycle to Fremont every year since 2013 to give back to my hometown by serving on the JCFD BODs. Two daughters live near me. The lovely and talented Terri Krause and I are currently planning our wedding.
Susan Smith, Administrative Assistant
Susan Smith has played our lovely Jesse Fremont for many years. She is an amazing addition to the JCF Board.
Terri Burianek, Fundraising Director
Terri is originally from Milford, Nebraska. She later moved to Pleasant Dale, Nebraska where she raised her two kids and worked in Lincoln, Nebraska for the State of Nebraska. Terri moved to the Fremont area in April of 2019. She took over the Shelter Insurance Agency here in Fremont, July 2020 and in January 2022 she took over the Blair Agency. Terri joined the John C Fremont Days Board of Directors at the end of 2021 and she is the Fundraising Director. She is looking forward to being a part of this event and meeting more great people along the way.
Allison (Ali) Taylor, Promotions Director
(President Elect 2028) 
Ali is a Fremonster, born and raised. She has found her way back to Fremont after studying Graphic Design & Advertising and playing basketball at Morningside College.
She is Publications and Ministry Support for First Lutheran Church as well as an Assistant Coach for the Fremont High Girl's Basketball team. Ali and her husband are raising up an adventurous 4 year old son and have a beautiful Mini Aussie. She loves to add her touch and eye for design to the festival! Katie Savage, Rodeo Director
Is the Co-Director of the Rough Stock Rodeo. Katie has helped during the rodeo in the past and we decided to keep her around. Katie Savage is a
Retail Manager at Kaleidoscope-Duet, Special Olympics Coach for Basketball and Track, Board Member Treasurer at Izaak Walton Fremont Chapter and Owner of Katie’s Kre8tionz craft business. Melissa Rector, City Park Director
Melissa is originally from Waterloo, NE but has now been a resident of Fremont for 8 years. Her husband’s name is Ryan, and their daughter is Chloe. During Melissa’s free time, when not shuffling around to different school activities, Melissa enjoys being outdoors, spending time with her family, traveling, and seeing new places! Melissa is the Director of the City Park.
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Barry Reker, Past President, Honorary Grant Writer
Barry is born and raised in Fremont, and currently serves as President of John C Fremont Days and has portrayed General John C. Fremont for nearly 15 years. Barry has served on the John C Fremont Days board of and on for nearly 20 years and has served as Promotions Director, Fundraising Director, Vice President, President and Past President.
Barry is a Senior Marketing Consultant at The Best Mix 105.5, and The Big Dog 98.9/1340 radio stations in Fremont. Barry also provides area businesses with outdoor space (billboards) for Link Media as well as marketing consults for digital advertising through Performance Digital. Please feel free to contact Barry with any questions comments or concerns at 402-719-4062 or [email protected] Tyler Rayl, Secretary
Tyler Rayl has been on the JCF Days Board “officially” since 2020 but has been volunteering since 2014. What started out as taking whatever roles his mom (Liz Rayl) passed to him, turned into being an invaluable member of the team. He currently serves as the Secretary of the Board, and the youngest JCF Days Board Director in it’s 30+years. During the festival you can find Tyler also helping wherever and however the other portfolios need from setting up the Rodeo to checking in vendors at the City Park.
Tyler is currently a student at UNO. While at UNO; he will be working on his Buisness Administration Degree. He has promised to remain an active Board Member! You can contact Tyler via email at [email protected] Liz Rayl, Auto & Bike Show Director
Liz Rayl has been with the JCF Days Board since 2009, and currently serves as the Director in charge of Kennedy’s Cruisers on Main Car Show. Previous Board Director roles include Street Dance, Youth events, Vice President, President, and Past President. Liz also helped create the popular “Shadows of Fremont” event.
Liz Rayl is the Branch Manager at Advance Services, Inc., a full-service staffing company. She’s been with the company since July 2009 and has over 20 years of Human Resource experience. Along with her involvement with John C Fremont Days, she also volunteers her time with other community activities. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, her husband Matt and her children Ryan, 20 and 18 year old twins Tyler & Megan. She is a Fremont native and really loves her community! You can contact Liz @ (402)721-6135 or [email protected] William & Phyllis Green, Historical Directors
William and Phyllis Green have been the directors of the Living History for 34 years. The Greens have been involved in John C Fremont Days not only with the encampment but the car show as well.
William and Phyllis started to historical encampment at Clemmons Park 13 years ago. There used to be only 3 tents in the John C Fremont City park, when they were asked if they could help. The Greens have enjoyed seeing the Historical park grow over the years and there are typically now about 25 exhibits on display during the festival at Clemmons Park now! The Greens are currently serving as Co-Chairs for the Historical Encampment. If you have further questions please contact them at 402-459-0830, email at [email protected] Carol Fenske, Logistics/Parade Director
Carol was born and raised in Fremont and currently serves as Logistics Chair of John C Fremont Days. The Logistics Chair is responsible for coordinating such items as security, waste removal, tents, portable restrooms, the Nye Avenue and Barnard Park Historical Tours, and the family favorite JCF Days parade. Carol has served on the JCF Days Board for over 25 years and has served as Fundraising Chair and for the past 12 years as Logistics Chair.
Carol has been President/Owner of Premier Staffing since 2011 and has over 25 years of experience in the Staffing Industry. Carol also serves on the Fremont Area Chamber Board of Directors as well as the Greater Fremont Development Council Board of Directors, and is a member of ChamberNet which is a local networking group in Fremont. In addition Carol volunteers with various community projects in the area. You can contact Carol @ (402) 721-1476 or [email protected] Todd Cattlett, Electrical Director
Todd was born and raised in Fremont; Todd has been an electrician for 35 years.
Todd has served as the electrician for John C Fremont days for 14 years including this year. He is currently employed at Methodist Fremont Health for 5 years as a plant engineer. Todd also owns his electrical company STC Electrical more part time now but been around for 10 years. Currently living in Fremont again after 5 years in Omaha. Abbie Strenger, Chautauqua Tent Director
Abbie is born and raised in Fremont and is in her first year serving on the John C Fremont board of directors. She currently serves as the director of the Chautauqua Tent Stage.
Abbie is active in Fremont’s homeschool community and attends church at United Faith Community Church in Valley where she is a member of their board as well as their social media and communications director. Please feel free to contact Abbie for information about performing on the Stage, or with any questions, comments, or concerns at [email protected] |
