Lincoln, Nebraska–home of the Husker nation—arguably boasts one of the absolute best, and most die-hard, fan base of any university sports program in the United States. We certainly make no mistake about being loud and proud supporters of University of Nebraska athletics. So much in fact that just about everywhere you travel in the nation, there is at least one Husker bar for like-minded fans who want to catch the game and most likely if you mention that you are from the great state of Nebraska, the first thing that comes up is the Cornhuskers. However, not only are these ladies and gentlemen accomplished athletes but they are also college graduates who have since advanced into their professional careers. What made many of them great athletes—drive, determination, perseverance and practice—is also what makes them excellent businessmen and women. We, as consumers, benefit from these strong characteristics when we do business with them. We are not just giving business to a former Husker for nostalgic reasons; we are doing so because we know we are working with someone who has been conditioned to be a winner. Here’s a chance to catch up with some former Husker athletes and learn more about their business and how they can help you!
Darin Petersen, SP Group, P.C.
Co-Founder of SP Group, P.C. Our firm provides value added tax and accounting services for businesses and individuals. We strive to create long term relationships where we help our clients build their businesses and their financial wealth.
Flash Back Facts:
Husker team played on: Nebraska Baseball Team
Years played on Husker team: 1992-1995
Position played on Husker team: Shortstop
402.420.7758
Dr. Gene F. Stohs, Gynecologic Surgeons and Obstetricians, PC
Our OB-GYN practice has five Physicians and one Nurse Practitioner. We specialize in obstetrics, both routine and high risk as well as advanced gynecology surgery. Our minimally invasive and laparoscopic skills are in a “league of their own”. I have been in private practice in Lincoln since 1979.
Flash Back Facts:
Husker team played on: Nebraska Baseball Team (1st Team All-Big Eight, 1st Team All-American, 1972)
Years played on Husker team: 1968-1972 Season
Position played on Husker team: Outfield – Pitcher
402.499.7773
Tonia Tauke Albers, Nebraska ONE Volleyball Inc.
Nebraska ONE Volleyball Inc. is located at 2600 Park Blvd Ste. 1 in Lincoln. We offer year round volleyball training with classes, lessons and teams. Training is available for kindergarten to high school and teams for 4th grade to high school. There are three main team seasons: summer 4v4 and team camps, fall NVL (4th grade to 8th grade) and Club Volleyball (4th grade to high school) January – April. Classes are year round in three sessions: 1st semester, 2nd semester, and summer.
Flash Back Facts:
Husker team played on: Nebraska Volleyball Team
Years Played on the Team: 1996-1999
Position played on the team: Middle
Joel Reckewey, Reckewey Tennis
We teach junior players the game of tennis in a fun, positive and competitive environment. We help each individual student improve and develop their tennis game so that they can reach their maximum potential.
Flash Back Facts:
Husker team played on: Nebraska Men’s Tennis Team
Years played on the Husker team: 2001-2004
Position played on Husker team: #1 Doubles, #5 Singles
Sports career after college: Certified Tennis Teaching Professional
(402) 730-6070
Todd Peterson, Synergy Chiropractic Spine & Joint Center
Dr. Peterson employs a variety of conservative non-surgical treatment options for patients with every day aches and pains. He utilizes the Motion Palpation Institute’s approach to chiropractic adjustments, functional rehabilitation, as well as techniques learned at various continuing education seminars such as The McKenzie method of mechanical diagnosis & therapy, Active Release Techniques, and Acupuncture/Dry Needling. He attempts to utilize a global approach emphasizing the function of not only the spine, but all the joints of the body as well as connective tissue, muscles, tendons, and ligaments that may be contributing to his patients’ problems. This approach allows a thorough evaluation and treatment plan, with goals of resolving patient’s complaints and educating them to treat and prevent their symptoms.
Flash Back Facts:
Husker team played on: Nebraska Football Team
Years played on Husker team: 2005-2008
Position played on Husker team: Wide Receiver
Sports career after college: Free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars ‘09
(402) 328-2660
Mandy (Monson) Franklin, Union Bank & Trust
As a commercial loan officer at Union Bank & Trust, I provide a variety of business lending solutions with a specialty in financing commercial real estate, owner occupied, and non-owner occupied property. I also have a passion for working with women-owned businesses, from start-up to taking them to the next level. I enjoy commercial lending because it gives me the opportunity to learn about a variety of businesses and industries and be around driven, engaging, and dynamic business owners looking to make their companies successful. I have found that successful companies do not reside in any one particular industry or business segment; rather, they’re led by owners that thoroughly know and understand their employees, products, and financials.
Flash Back Facts:
Husker team played on: Nebraska Volleyball Team
Years Played on the Team: 1996-1999
Position played on the team: Outside Hitter
Sports career after college: Today – Lincoln City Rec! I am looking forward to watching my two young daughters play someday and I would like to coach them in the club circuit.
(402) 323-1819
Brian Rodaway, Lincoln Indoor Baseball
Brian is the owner and directs the baseball program at Lincoln Indoor Baseball. Brian currently teaches many kids throughout Lincoln and the surrounding areas. Lincoln Indoor Baseball offers professional individual baseball lessons, camps and clinics, and a variety of open batting/throwing options for players or teams. Lessons range from specialization for pitching and/or batting, or all around skills and conditioning.
Flash Back Facts:
Husker team played on: Nebraska Baseball Team
Years played on Husker team: 1998-2001
Sports career after college: Drafted by Houston Astros and played for Lincoln Saltdogs and for teams in Asia and Latin America.
(402) 730-1617
Jake Muhleisen, Union Bank & Trust Company
Union Bank & Trust’s Commercial Lending team gets to know our customers’ businesses, then helps them seize opportunities for growth, expansion, and financial efficiencies. We have the size and expertise to serve multimillion-dollar corporations as well as small businesses and entrepreneurs, with responsive service and access to local decision-makers.
Flash Back Facts:
Husker team played on: Nebraska Basketball Team
Years Played on the Team: 2001-2005
Position played on the team: Guard
Sports career after college: Graduate Assistant Basketball Coach at Creighton University
(402) 323-1104
Trevor Bullock, Five Nines Technology Group
Five Nines Technology Group is a 3rd party IT managed services and consulting company with our main headquarters located in Lincoln and a growing office in Omaha as well. We started in 2006 with three employees and have grown to 72 employees over the past seven years. We have been fortunate to land on The Inc. 500/5000 for five years in a row as one of the fastest growing companies in America. I currently serve as the Chief Operating Officer and am responsible for the overall service delivery along with our HR and Administrative departments as well. Five Nines is currently owned by James Bowen and Nick Bock.
Flash Back Facts:
Husker team played on: Nebraska Baseball Team
Years played on Husker team: 1999-2000 Season
Position played on Husker team: Left-handed Pitcher
Sports career after college: Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies Organization and played two seasons of minor league baseball.