The Board of Regents is pleased to present a KUDOS award to Denise Kjeldgaard, Director of Auxiliary Services at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Denise plays a vital role in supporting the university through her leadership of Auxiliary Services, which includes Dining Services, MavCARD Services, Parking and Transit, Mail Services, the Thompson Alumni Center, The Maverick Store, and oversight of the UNO Student Organizations, Inc.
Donald Neal, Jr., Associate Vice Chancellor of Business and Finance, says that "Denise is an exceptional asset to UNO. Her leadership, integrity, and strategic vision have had a profound and lasting impact on the institution."
While leading initiatives such as rebuilding Mail Services, strengthening campus partnerships, and guiding operations through change, Neal says that Denise "approaches institutional resources with a deep sense of responsibility, consistently advocating for cost efficiencies, operational transparency, and long-term fiscal sustainability."
He also notes that Denise is “a trusted campus partner” who “builds collaborative relationships across divisions, engages stakeholders thoughtfully, and approaches challenges with resilience and professionalism.”
Denise is joined today by her husband, Doug Kjeldgaard, and her supervisor, Donald Neal, Jr.
Please join me in thanking Denise for her dedication to the University of Nebraska at Omaha.