Gretchen Loganbill, Harvey County United Way board member
By Sheila G. Kelley, development coordinator
Question: Where did you grow up and what was your family life like?
Answer: I grew up in a small town south of Omaha – Plattsmouth, Nebraska. YES, I am a husker fan! Go BIG RED! My family was and still is very close. I have an older brother; he and his wife reside in Arizona. I have a younger sister who now resides in Newton! My husband is from Moundridge so when I picked up and moved here and had children, my parents uprooted to be close to grandchildren and my sister moved from Omaha a few months ago to be closer to her nieces and nephews! So, to say we are all very close still is a true statement!
Question: Who has been your strongest influence in life?
Answer: My strongest influences have been my kids. They have encouraged me to re-prioritize things. They have taught me to slow down and take each day as a blessing. They bring out characteristics that have been lost during the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Question: What led you to your career?
Answer: I started out as a teller in my hometown at a small family-owned bank during my summers in college. I enjoyed my customers and the relationships I built during that time. I have continued to develop my relationships, just in different roles as a branch manager at Heartland Credit Union
Question: How would friends and acquaintances describe you?
Answer: My friends and acquaintances would describe me as caring, people person and trustworthy. My husband would say I am a busy body, and it drives him nuts!
Question: With so many volunteer opportunities in the community, why did you choose to be involved with Harvey County United Way?
Answer: I wanted to volunteer with Harvey County United Way because I wanted to dive deep into the community and really make an impact to all different avenues of Harvey County.
Question: What’s the one thing you want people to know about HCUW?
Answer: One thing I would want people to know about HCUW would be that the people on the Board or volunteers or staff really care! They want to help, and it’s one of their passions. I have been on different boards through my time and HCUW really dives deep every meeting to meet the needs of our community and how it can be better!