Meet the Team
Megan Cimpl
Operations Director
Megan Cimpl has worked within Parkway Plaza for over three years in various marketing and operations roles. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Public Relations and Marketing from Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Megan has over 10 years of experience working in marketing, communications, and business operations for companies and nonprofits. She is skilled in areas such as branding, content creation, digital marketing, social media, fundraising, and volunteer management.
Megan received her FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot License to support marketing efforts with aerial photography and videography in 2021 for real estate purposes.
Megan sits on the board of two local organizations – the Columbus Area Future Fund and Sammy’s Superheroes Foundation. She continuously stays up-to-date on the latest marketing best practices in areas like SEO, keywords, websites, blogs, and integrating AI tools for increased efficiency.
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Jake Linares
Marketing Director
Katy McNeil
Community Ambassador
Katy McNeil, a passionate community advocate and growth-minded non-profit professional, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her current role at the Vrly Foundation. Originally from Highgate, Vermont, Katy earned two bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Geography from the University of Maine at Farmington. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Administration and Policy from Drake University, became an Iowa Certified Public Manager, completed a Grant Writing Certificate and completed public speaking and communications training with Dardis Communications.
Since moving to Columbus, Nebraska in 2015 with her husband Brady, a Swine Geneticist with Pillen Family Farms, Katy has been deeply involved in enriching her community. As a dedicated volunteer and board member for numerous organizations, including Noon Lions, the Platte County Lifestyle Coalition, and the Columbus Area United Way, she actively contributes to the betterment of Columbus. Her commitment to service extends to organizations like Keep Columbus Beautiful, Knights of Columbus, and the YMCA, showcasing her dedication to creating a thriving community.
Katy’s professional background includes a range of roles, from Programming Assistant for the City of Farmington Maine to Executive Director of the Vrly Foundation, Columbus Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and Columbus Area Children’s Museum gaining valuable knowledge and skills from each. This diverse experience has equipped her with valuable skills in grant writing, fundraising, non-profit management, financial literacy, donor and community relations. Eager to continue learning and making a lasting impact, Katy is a dynamic leader and pushes herself and her team to succeed.
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Megan Ingemansen
Photographer