Board of Education

Ken Curry
President

Address: 2522 16 St., Columbus NE 68601

Phone: 562-6503

Email: Ken.Curry@cps-ne.org

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Master of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Registered Professional Engineer (Mechanical) in the State of Nebraska.

Family: Wife - Robin; Children - Brian, 2006 graduate of Columbus High School; Kyle, 2008 graduate of Columbus High School, Alyssa attends Columbus Middle School.

Occupation: Energy Efficiency Manager for Nebraska Public Power District.

Community Involvement: Eagle Scout and proud parent of two Eagle Scouts; Scout Leader; Teammates Mentor; Coached numerous teams (soccer, basketball, baseball); member of the First United Methodist Church; past president of the Northeast Chapter of the Nebraska Society of Professional Engineers; Past President of the Columbus Area UNL Alumni Association and current Board Member; past Board Member for the Columbus Area United Way.
 
Hobbies:  Hunting, Fishing, Backpacking, SCUBA diving.

Francis Kuehler
Vice President

Address: 2204 21 St., Columbus NE 68601

Phone: 563-1684

Email:Francis.Kuehler@cps-ne.org

Education: Associate of arts degree in Building Construction from Northeast Community College in Norfolk NE in 1978. Private Pilots Certificate Through Skyways in Norfolk NE in 1977. Instrument, Commercial, and Flight Instructor Certificate through Lincoln Aviation in Lincoln NE in 1980. EMT certificate in 1983 through Platte College. EMT Intermediate certificate in 2000 through Methodist in Omaha. EMT Paramedic certificate in 2001 through Northeast Community College in Norfolk.

Family: Wife - Mary Pat ( Johnston ) Children - Patrick Deputy in Polk County; Jonathon Freshman at UNL; Daniel Sophomore at Columbus High; AnnaLee fourth grader at Emerson Elementary; Olivia second grader at Emerson Elementary.

Occupation: Lt. Firefighter Paramedic 22 Years for the City of Columbus.

Community Involvement: Past member of the Board of Trustees at United Methodist Church; AYSO Soccer coach for 14 years; served 2.5 years as Volunteer Firefighter prior to being hired by City; assisted with in-home meetings for the elementary bond issue; and gives tours and talks on fire, and health safety for schools and other organizations.

Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, spending time with family at cabin and small wood working jobs.

Alan Dostal

Address: 3464 Linden Dr., Columbus NE 68601

Phone: 563-1353

Email: Alan.Dostal@cps-ne.org

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Kearney.

Family: Wife - Carol; Children - Matthew, 1999 graduate of Columbus High School; Alicia, 2003 graduate of Columbus High School.

Occupation: Corporate Nuclear Business Manager for Nebraska Public Power District.

Community Involvement: Coached AYSO soccer, a youth tournament soccer team and T-Ball.  Assisted with Boy Scouts, 4H and youth mission trips.  Currently parish council member and treasurer for St. Joseph’s Church.

Hobbies: Family activities, home improvement projects and understanding new technologies.

Mike Goos

Address: 3002 39th St., Columbus NE 68601

Phone: 564-9106

Email: Mike.Goos@cps-ne.org

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Agri Business from the University of Nebraska-Kearney; Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from the University of Nebraska-Kearney; Specialists Degree in School Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Kearney.

Family: Wife - Tracy; Children - Jacob, 7th grade at Columbus Middle School; Abby, 5th grade at Lost Creek elementary School , Allison, 5th grade at Lost Creek elementary School.

Occupation: School Psychologist for Schuyler Community Schools. Teacher and School Psychologist at Columbus Public Schools for 20 years.

Community Involvement: Citizen’s Advocacy, Special Olympics coach, Teammates Mentor, coached various youth sports, member of St. Anthony’s Parish, former member of Kiwanis and was president of the Columbus Education Association.

Hobbies: Family activities, attending Husker sporting events, raising Black Angus cattle, and traveling.

Barbara J. Lehr

Address: PO Box 292, Duncan, NE 68634

Phone: 897-2207

Email: Barb.Lehr@cps-ne.org

Education: Received a certificate in advertising and marketing from Central Community College - Columbus Campus. Graduated from Associated Travel Inc. in Miami, Florida.

Family: Husband -Jeff. Children - Drake, 14; Neleigh, 13; Brock, 11; and Ryder, 7.

Occupation: Homemaker. She also fulfills various duties at T-Bone Truck Stop and Neids Market, which are owned by her family.

Community Involvement: Member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Hobbies: Reading and spending time with family.

Ron Rathbone

Address: PO Box 69, Duncan NE 68634

Phone: 897-2099

Email: Ron.Rathbone@cps-ne.org

Education: Graduated from Johnson-Brock Schools. Attended Peru State College with a main emphasis in business administration.

Family: Son, Jamie, and his wife live in Central City. He teaches sixth grade math, science and health. They have three children: Cassie, Blake and Broc. Daughter, Rachel, and her husband, Vance, are stationed at the Ft. Campbell Kentucky in the 101st Airborne Division. She works as a para educator at one of the elementary schools on the Army base. They have a 2 1/2 year old daughter, Makenna.

Occupation: Regional seed sales manager for Prairie Brand Seeds. Travels around Nebraska promoting the company's corn and soybean products. He has been in the seed sales business for the past 35 years.

Community Involvement: He served on the Johnson-Brock Board of Education for 12 years.

Hobbies: Boating, fishing, camping and sporting events. His greatest enjoyment in life is being able to spend time with family and his grandchildren.