The University of Nebraska Foundation Trustees elected Sue Wilkinson, '90, of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Doug Waggoner, '75 and '77, of Palm Beach, Florida, to serve on the foundation’s Board of Directors. The two University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business graduates were announced during the foundation’s Sept. 25 annual meeting of trustees.

“I am incredibly grateful to our newest members and all who serve on the foundation’s Board of Directors,” said Brian F. Hastings, president and CEO of the University of Nebraska Foundation. “These are unpaid volunteer roles, and they have a fiduciary responsibility associated with overseeing the business and property of the University of Nebraska Foundation, including an endowment of over $2 billion. As community and business leaders, Sue Wilkinson and Doug Waggoner will bring unique skills and experiences to the University of Nebraska Foundation.”

Wilkinson is president and chief operating officer of Ameritas. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting. A trustee since 2015, she served on the foundation’s Finance Committee since 2021. She previously served six years on the foundation's Audit Committee. She’s also a previous member of the Nebraska College of Business Dean’s Advisory Board and the School of Accountancy Advisory Board.

Waggoner served as managing director of BlackRock and founded Castle International Asset Management, among other positions during his career. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the College of Business. A trustee since 2019, Waggoner served on the foundation’s Investment Committee since 2020. He also serves on the College of Business Finance Advisory Board, and Douglas and his wife, Karin, serve on the College of Business Campaign Committee for Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University’s Future. The couple also provided philanthropic funding to establish the Investors With Purpose program in the College of Business, a wealth management course that brings together high-achieving students with global investment professionals for a unique learning experience.

The board meets three times a year to oversee the foundation's business affairs. For a complete list of volunteers who serve on the Board of Directors or one of its committees, go to: https://nufoundation.org/about/board-of-directors/

The University of Nebraska Foundation grows relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University’s Future is its current campaign with a goal to raise $3 billion from 150,000 unique benefactors to support the University of Nebraska. More information can be found at OnlyinNebraska.org.