Kathy was born and raised in Lincoln. She is retired from her position as Senior Vice President at Haberfeld Associates, where she spent 20+ years as a consultant to community banks around the country, helping them implement a customer acquisition strategy by redesigning products, updating policies, and empowering front-line staff with tools to provide superior customer service.
Kathy is married to Achim Griesel and they have two adult children, Jena and Sam. Kathy is a member of the Board for Lincoln’s Friendship Home and was previously on the Board for JDRF. During the Husker basketball season of 2022-23, Kathy spearheaded a fundraiser called SipOffBeforeTipOff, raising $30,000 for local non-profit organizations. She is currently serving as a volunteer with WCF at Lakeview School and joined the WCF’s Lover of the Light event committee and the Grants committee in 2023.
Let’s get to know Kathy with a little Q&A:
What is your favorite activity to do in Lincoln or your favorite place to eat in Lincoln?
I started going to my kids’ sports activities in 1998. We’re now at the point where we have the opportunity to travel to Bonn, Germany to watch our son play pro basketball.
You can often catch me dining out at MoMo or Piedmont Bistro. My fast food obsession is Runza!
What hobbies do you most enjoy?
My husband and I love wine — drinking it, talking about it, visiting vineyards and wineries. I am an avid reader, enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles, and walking the excellent trails in Lincoln. I am also learning to bake artisanal bread and crochet.
Why is the White Cane Foundation important/appealing to you?
As a volunteer at Lakeview School on Mondays, I have the privilege of starting my week by helping kids select new clothing to take home that day in their Bundle of Joy. The excitement the kids feel is contagious! I leave Lakeview filled with hope and joy — ready to take on the rest of the week.
