AccuQuilt – A Company of Quilters

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  Steve Nabity – CEO

  AKA “Chief Energizing Officer”

  I’m a Nebraska Cornhusker who loves GO BIG RED football even with my Mechanical Engineering Degree from Iowa State and MBA from Kansas University. I married my high school sweetheart and have the two greatest kids on earth and one in Heaven. I’m happiest in the great outdoors hunting with our two black labs or traveling with family. I equate business to coaching a football team. My favorite sayings are Head West!, Where's the Puck? and It's only Creative if it Sells. My team is also familiar with other ‘Steve’isms’ such as Since Hector was a Pup and Monkey Butts. I am blessed with a great team and customers who challenge us to be the best. Thank you for your support and making AccuQuilt the best! Heading West!

  Likes – Family Activities, Tornado & Storm Chasing, Husker Football
  Favorite Quilt Block – Take 5

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  Linda Pumphrey - National Sales Manager

  AKA “GO!bal Passionista”

  I’m a quilter, a quilt historian, and I love my career in this industry. Quilts are much like my job: full of color with different patterns and made of layers. I love to travel as GO!bal Sales Manager. This is my dream job as it involves both travel and quilting. I could not ask for a better job then what I have. In addition, this job is the best because of our customers and team members I get to interact with routinely. Quilting has been a family passion for at least five generations. I am hoping one of my two wonderful nieces will pick up the family quilting tradition.

  Likes – Quilting, Cats, Traveling
  Favorite Quilt Block – Delectable Mountain

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  Lynn Gibney - Director of Marketing

  AKA “Master of All Creative”

  I was born and raised on a dairy farm in Morse Bluff, Neb., (pop. 128) where there was never a shortage of milk, cows or company (8 siblings). On a whim at 18, I moved to New York to be a nanny. I ended up spending 10 years on the east coast where I received a BFA in graphic design from the State University of New York at Purchase and started my career in a field that I absolutely love. At AccuQuilt, I’m the Marketing Director but I am also known as the ‘Master of All Creative’. I literally eat, sleep and breathe GO! green. When not at work, I’ve been known to design children’s books, partake in local art projects and of course, I quilt too!

  Likes – Family, Design, The Beach
  Favorite Quilt Block - Rising Star

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  Paul Phillips - Corporate Purchasing Manager

  AKA “Zookeeper”

  I moved to Omaha in 1987 and met the love of my life. We had two children – a daughter (now 18) and a son (now 15). I worked in the retail industry at Pamida for 26 years as Store Manager, Sales Promotion Manager, Department Buyer and Category Manager throughout those years. I buy everything that AccuQuilt needs to run our business. I’m known for attention to detail, but as my Zookeeper title implies, I keep the “animals” under control. I love to spend time with my family – usually at one of the kids’ sporting events and of course, quilting.

  Likes – Children’s Sporting Events, Caribbean, My Wife
  Favorite Quilt Block - Whirlpool

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  Jesse Hall – Shipping & Fulfillment Manager

  AKA “Shipping Guru”

  I served six years in the Army as a Combat Medic along with one tour in Afghanistan. I joined the AccuQuilt team in May of 2012 and have put together a world class team that strives to be the best to get our customers their orders as fast as possible.  My wife and I have been together for five years, and we have our first little one on the way.  I am looking forward to completing my first quilt before the baby gets here.

  Likes – Camping, Huskers, Soccer
  Favorite Quilt Block – Dragon’s Head

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  Jason Mussack – Internet Producer

  AKA Mr. Fixit

  I bring 7 years of experience in e-commerce, marketing, IT and general “rolling with the punches” skills from my previous career in the technology industry.  My role includes implementing innovative e-commerce technology and strategies, executing website promotions, managing daily website maintenance and fixing whatever website function that Mr. Nabity breaks. Thus, I’m commonly referred to as “Mr. Fixit” and I bring my tool-belt to every meeting.

  Likes – Barbeque Cuisine, Water activities, Website Enhancement
  Favorite Quilt Block - Triangles

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  April M. Wickett - Senior Graphic Designer

  I have a passion for graphic design and love using my artistic ability to help quilters understand our products at a deeper level. I worked for AccuQuilt several years ago and came back knowing I loved to work with quilters. I value all types of creative art including quilting and would love to open my own gallery when I retire. It will feature all the fine art I have collected over my lifetime.

  Likes – Painting, Classic Cars, Family
  Favorite Quilt Block – Double-Sawtooth Star

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  Carolyn Marsh – Client Support Representative

  I have been passionately making quilts for over 20 years. I purchased a long arm machine because I wouldn’t let anyone else work on my quilts. I’ve been amazed at how accurately and quickly my quilts go together with AccuQuilt products. I look forward to the day when I can sit with my grandbabies and teach them to make quilts.

  Likes – Grandbabies, Quilting, Traveling
  Favorite Quilt Block – Log Cabin

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  Tammy Miller - Events Manager

  AKA “Ring Leader”

  For 11 years, I’ve been on the AccuCut / AccuQuilt team.  While working for various departments, I have enthusiastically landed in my favorite role as Events Manager. I strive on putting together a rock-star sales staff so AccuQuilt can provide its customers with the best products and service. Most importantly, I’m a proud mother of two teenage daughters.

  Likes – Daughters’ Softball Games, Friends, Outdoor Activities
  Favorite Quilt Block – Cactus Flower

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  Tammy Hilzendeger – Executive Sales Assistant

  I thoroughly enjoy working at AccuQuilt because I love the people I work with and the many customers I interact with everyday. I am very upbeat and sociable which makes me a perfect fit here at AccuQuilt. I’m happily married with three sons and you’ll often see us enjoying outside activities at our country acreage.

  Likes – Family, Horticulture, Hiking
  Favorite Quilt Block – Clay’s Choice

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  Pam Heller – Receptionist

  I love quilting! I have been quilting for over 15 years and jumped at the chance to work at AccuQuilt. Not everyone gets the opportunity to spend two hours each week in our Dream Studio as part of their job description.

  Likes – Airplanes, Quilting, Creighton soccer
  Favorite Quilt Block – Grandmother’s Flower Garden

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  Mary Bratmiller – Distribution Center Team Member

  I’ve been with AccuQuilt since 2008 when I relocated from South Dakota. I have always loved sewing. I was fortunate to have a home economics teacher who introduced me to quilting when our class was asked to make quilts for our school’s chapel. I am also the proud parent of two wonderful children.

  Likes – Geneology, Quilting, Baseball
  Favorite Quilt Block – Drunkard’s Path

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  Breanne Drews - Distribution Center Team Member

  I’ve been working at AccuQuilt for one year now. I had never quilted before but can honestly say that I thoroughly enjoy it now. You’ll always find me in the warehouse laughing and being the “loud” one of the bunch. I love the summertime and spending time with my family and black lab in the great outdoors.

  Likes – Outdoor Activities, My Dog, Layla, My Loved Ones
  Favorite Quilt Block – Dragon’s Head

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  Jim Kinkennon – RMA Technician

  I come from a family of quilters—from my grandmother to my wife. I taught school for 35 years and recently retired. When AccuQuilt moved to Omaha, I was so pleased to find the perfect position for me.

  Likes – Grandchildren, Retirement, Recumbent Bike
  Favorite Quilt Block – Jacob’s Ladder

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  Karen Crotty – Distribution Center Team Member

  I have a professional sewing background which fits in perfect at AccuQuilt. I am the proud parent of four children and 4 grandchildren. I used to show horses across the country, but traded in four legs for two wheels. My Harley is my release and freedom.

  Likes – Harley Davidson Motorcycles, My Granddaughters, & Bike Week
  Favorite Quilt Block - Star