Board & Staff

Executive Director

Ariel Kohmetscher (LT, Class 40) is a lifelong Hall County resident who has a deep appreciation for the people. organizations, and partnerships that make the community thrive. She has 13 years of experience developing and cultivating emerging leaders. Her own experience with Leadership Tomorrow strengthened her passion and inspired her to pursue the opportunity to help others build the connections, confidence, and skills to make a meaningful impact. Prior to joining Leadership Unlimited, Ariel served as the Director of Operations for RIZER Management. She is honored to lead an organization that had such a meaningful impact on her own leadership journey and is ready to help the next generation discover the impact they can make.

Program Coordinator

Brian Priess is a native of Grand Island who left for Peru State College to play football. While in college, he figured out he had a strong desire to work in human services. Brian graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. He has 30 plus years of experience partnering with others to help them find success in their lives. Much of that time was spent working in juvenile and adult probation. Brian is a graduate of the Law Enforcement Training Center, was a Domestic Violence Intervention Program Facilitator and is a Certified Real Colors Facilitator. During his time at Goodwill of Greater Nebraska, Brian brought the Real Colors training to the program, resulting in the creation of a Real Colors culture. He is ready to put his knowledge to work shaping the leadership of the Grand Island community.