Senior Advertising Strategist, WoodmenLife
Cody Felber is a Senior Advertising Strategist at WoodmenLife with over 10 years of industry experience. He leads campaign strategy, creative development, search marketing, recruiting campaigns and user testing. Known for his analytical approach, Cody has helped optimize performance across channels—driving measurable results for brand awareness and lead generation.
A graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Cody has held several leadership roles on the board, including Communications Co-Chair, 1st Vice President and President. Cody was honored by AAF National in June of 2026 as the AAF Division III President of the Year.
Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, biking, playing in local sports leagues, exploring new
restaurants and pursuing entrepreneurial side projects.
Managing Director of Creative Services, Smith Kroeger
Brad Eubanks is the Managing Director of Creative Services at Smith Kroeger. A graduate of the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Brad brings more than 25 years of experience leading creative teams at full-service agencies in Chicago, Louisville, Salt Lake City, and now Omaha. His expertise spans creative strategy, brand development, and integrated marketing, with extensive experience in both B2C and B2B consumer and shopper marketing. Throughout his career, he has partnered with leading brands including Unilever, Kimberly-Clark, Mondelez, Beam Suntory, Topco, True Value, Midwest Dairy, Thrasher, Certified Transmission, and NFM.
Brad has been an active leader within AAF Nebraska, first serving on the Meet the Pros committee before stepping into the role of Co-Chair. He joined the AAF Nebraska Executive Board in 2025 and now serves as President. Brad is passionate about strengthening Nebraska’s advertising and marketing community while helping develop the next generation of creative, marketing, and communications professionals through mentorship, education, and industry engagement.
Director of Demand Facilitation, Magnite
Theresa Thiel is a seasoned media and advertising professional with nearly two decades of experience across programmatic strategy, client engagement, and brand development. She currently serves as Director of Demand Facilitation at Magnite, where she works closely with key demand-side partners to optimize buying strategies and drive growth in the evolving digital media landscape.
Before joining Magnite, Theresa held senior roles at Yelp and Yahoo, partnering with both agencies and brands direct to build programmatic strategies. A proud University of Nebraska at Omaha alumna, Theresa holds both a B.S. in Communications and an MBA, combining strategic insight with a passion for client success and collaborative innovation.
Outside of work, Theresa enjoys attending local live music events, tending to her herb and vegetable garden, playing with her Husky-Poodle mix, Freddie, and making jewelry—especially friendship bracelets—with her friends and nieces.
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Marissa L. Jackson is a marketing and communication professional born and raised in Southern California, that has a variety of experience as her foundation for her life in advertising and marketing. With involvement in the nonprofit world, social media, and copywriting; she loves to show off her analytical and creative side by problem solving and brainstorming ideas. While attending the University of Nebraska- Lincoln and working towards her Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising & Public Relations with a dual minor in Fashion Communications and Sociology; she was treasurer and volunteer advertising consultant for the student ran organization Save South Sudanese Orphans & Widows turned nonprofit, Education Refuge.
Outside of work, Marissa has a passion for travel, attending social events and shows, drawing and painting, collecting more plants for her indoor jungle / balcony garden, and watching movies with her cats- Rhett Butler and Scarlett O’Hara.
General Sales Manager, KETV-TV/Hearst Television
Eric Hanneman is a seasoned professional in advertising and 
sales management with a proven record of driving revenue growth and building high-performing sales teams. His career spans over three decades across television, radio, and digital platforms.
At KETV-TV/Hearst Television in Omaha, Eric has led a sales department for the past fourteen years, achieving consistent revenue growth across traditional and digital media, delivering top performance across Hearst operations. In leadership roles at Journal Broadcast Group and KMTV-TV, he excelled in developing multi-platform sales strategies and generating record new business revenue.
Earlier roles, including Local Sales Manager at WCGV-TV, National Sales Manager at WDJT-TV, and KATZ Media Group highlight his broad experience in advertising sales and leadership.
He is an Omaha BBB Advisory Board Member, holds a B.A. in Communications from The University of Iowa and is a graduate of the Hearst Management Institute.
Art Director, Clark Creative Group
Danny Trejo is a designer and illustrator with experience in brand development, marketing, and teaching. Currently working as Art Director at Clark Creative Group, Danny has helped develop and create award winning work across a wealth of different clients and mediums. He has also taught a variety of design courses at his Alma mater, the University of Nebraska-Omaha. While passionate about design, Danny enjoys working on personal projects, as well as grabbing coffee or enjoying the sounds of his record player.
Local Sales Manager / KLKN TV – Channel 8
Thomas O’Gorman Jr is a passionate media and sales leader who believes strong communities are built through meaningful relationships, local business growth, and effective communication. Throughout his career, he has focused on helping businesses succeed, developing future leaders, and advocating for the value of advertising and media. Known for his collaborative leadership style and commitment to professional development, Thomas is dedicated to bringing people together to create positive outcomes for both organizations and the communities they serve. As Chairman of the Legislative Committee for AAF Nebraska, he looks forward to helping strengthen and advance the voice of Nebraska’s advertising industry.
Sales Manager
Shaela Wepfer joined the American Advertising Federation Nebraska Chapter in 2021. Shaela has been in advertising and marketing her entire career. She put her Creighton University journalism degree to good use. As a non-profit development and communication director for half of her career, Shaela has created comprehensive marketing and communications plans to forward the mission and vision of the organizations she served. In those roles, Shaela worked closely with designers and advertiser to gain visibility in the market. In 2014, she left the non-profit section for a position with a marketing technology company, Sojern, where she witnessed first-hand the ever-changing landscape for programmatic media. Shaela has led teams of sellers for AdRoll, a division of Nextroll, a marketing technology platform for e-commerce brands and a sales team for FreeWill.
Shaela also serves as a Board Member for a Lincoln-based youth leadership development organization, Launch Leadership. Shaela served on the 2022 Meet the Pros committee and chaired the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Meet the Pros conferences fostering the next generation of advertising professionals.
Shaela, an Omaha native, is married to Chris Wepfer. They have two children.
Founder & Managing Partner, The Unpuzzlers
Olivia thrives on translating marketing strategy into measurable outcomes, a skill honed throughout her executive career.
As founder and managing partner of The Unpuzzlers, her CMO consultancy, she helps organizations solve business challenges and uncover growth opportunities. Her experience spans diverse agency and in-house roles, guiding brands like Fusion, Lindsay Irrigation, and Sherwin-Williams.
Embodying the philosophy of “paying rent for the space we occupy,” Olivia contributes her expertise to the marketing industry and community.
Art Director, Motion Fino
Ross is a motion designer based in Omaha with a background in graphic design and art direction. Through his studio, Motion Fino, he partners with agencies, businesses, and creative teams to create animation that helps explain ideas, launch products, and bring stories to life.
With experience across branding, product videos, and event visuals, Ross brings a collaborative and thoughtful approach to every project. His past work includes projects for tech companies, nonprofits, and national brands.
Graphic Designer, Supportworks
Liz Rollin is a graphic designer with a strong foundation in brand development, visual storytelling, and multi-channel marketing design. She began her career at Clark Creative Group, where she worked with a range of clients and built her skills in agency collaboration and creative execution. Currently, Liz serves as an in-house designer at Supportworks, where she develops engaging print and digital content across multiple brands. With experience spanning from campaign ideation to layout and asset management, Liz brings a thoughtful, strategic approach to design that balances creativity with consistency and purpose.
Brad Gould: Professional Development & Education Co-ChairDirector-Client Partnerships, Wilkins Media
Brad has been in the media business for more than 30 years. Working mostly on the vendor side. Brad started in media in the Southwest, then headed west to sunny LA. Brad has been in leadership roles in Radio, and Outdoor in Phoenix, Los Angeles and now in Omaha. Brad’s wife Lonelle is a Nebraska native and after surviving the pandemic in So Cal, they decided to relocate to “home” to be close to Lonelle’s family.
For the last year and a half Brad has worked for Wilkins Media. Wilkins started as an Out of Home buying service back in the 60’s, but today Wilkins provides Omni channel marketing for brands and agencies all over the world. Wilkins specialize in Experiential, Programmatic Digital Out of Home and of course billboards.
Partner & Chief Executive Officer, 1123
Shana’s journey into advertising began in college, where she initially considered becoming a psychologist. However, her curiosity about consumer behavior led her to marketing, where she found a unique way to explore how emotional decisions influence purchases—and how advertising plays a pivotal role in that process. This curiosity has driven Shana to master her craft, becoming an expert in media buying.
With a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and a minor in Advertising, Shana now serves as the CEO of her agency 1123, leading client strategies and the account and media team. Over the past 20 years, she has been dedicated to ensuring measurable results for clients, believing that when agencies help businesses grow, the entire team grows along with them.
Outside of work, Shana loves spending time with her 4-year-old daughter and enjoys traveling, aiming to visit at least one new place each year, with an addiction to hotels and resorts with a good spa.
Amanda Peterson is the Governor of AAF District 9, representing Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas. She first joined the American Advertising Federation as a student member of the Omaha Federation of Advertising (now AAF Nebraska) and a member of the University of Nebraska Omaha National Student Advertising Competition team. As a professional she has been involved with the federation for more than two decades. Amanda served on the AAF Nebraska Executive Board of Directors for four years and on countless committees.
Amanda is a Media Director at Smith Kroeger. She is powered by Diet Doctor Pepper and true crime podcasts.
