Fred retired in December of 2024 after 36-plus years of service to Sarpy County, including the last 7 as Director of Tourism. In his Tourism role, Fred served on the Foundation’s planning committee for the dedication in June 2024.
Prior to assuming the Tourism role, he served as the Chief Deputy in the Sarpy County Clerk’s office and Director of Community and Government relations, which included serving as Sarpy County’s lobbyist for 20 years. He served on the committee that built Werner Park.
A Papillion resident, Fred, attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha where he majored in Business Economics. He is married, wife Bridget, an RN who works at Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy. They are the proud parents of two children, Matthew, a dispatcher for medical helicopters, and Taryn, a New York City based stage manager.
His community involvement includes serving on the Board of Governors of Metropolitan Community College, Board of Directors of the Nebraska Travel Association (NETA), Corporate Secretary of the Sarpy County Sports Commission, President of Chasers’ Charities, Board Member of the Papillion-La Vista Community Schools Foundation, College World Series Host Committee and President of the Papillion-La Vista Optimist Club.
Previous service included the Board of Directors of Fontenelle Forest, Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO) Scholarship Committee, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce Board and the Nebraska E911 Advisory Committee.
