HCI Elects New Board Members

Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI) is a substance abuse prevention coalition serving the counties of Burt, Cuming, Stanton, and Madison. The board meets three times per year and is made up of community leaders from the four counties representing 12 distinctly separate sectors including: youth, parents, business, media, schools, police, religious or fraternal organizations, civic or volunteer groups, minorities, health care experts, state, local, or tribal government agencies, and other organizations involved in reducing substance abuse.

At the May 7, 2015 HCI board of directors meeting, the board elected two new members representing the government and media sectors. Byron Brogan, City Director and Economic Development Director for Madison, NE, was approved as the new government sector representative. Jeffrey Steffen, Operations Manager at WJAG 106 KIX and Lite Rock 97.5 in Norfolk, NE, was selected as the new media sector representative.

Kathy Becker, Coordinator for HCI, stated, “The board looks forward to working with Messrs. Brogan and Steffen serving on the HCI board. Their expertise and passion for youth and substance abuse prevention make them invaluable to achieving HCI’s goals and mission.”

If you are interested in learning more about HCI, attending a meeting, or becoming involved, visit            our website at www.elvphd.org (Programs/Services—Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention) or call              (402) 529-2233.