Board & Advisors

We turn to these people to share their awesomeness as we plan for the future:

Board of Directors

Jim McClurg - Chairman President, Technical Development Resources Company

Jim McClurg is the president of Technical Development Resouces Company, a consulting and investment firm in Lincoln, Neb. Additionally, Jim is a member of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, and also serves on the board of directors for Assurity Life Insurance of Lincoln, Neb., Streck of Omaha, Neb., BioNebraska (Chairman), and The Smithers Group of Akron, Ohio. Jim recently retired from his position as the senior vice president and chief scientific officer of MDS Pharma Services.

Steve Brown CEO, Catch

Steve Brown is an entrepreneur and active board member in innovative software and Internet businesses. His latest venture is Catch (formerly Snaptic Inc.), a mobile applications company he co-founded in October 2008 and serves as CEO. Catch develops software that makes it easier to capture and share information from mobile devices in order to improve productivity, manage resources, and connect with services online.

Mike Dunlap Chairman and CEO, Nelnet

Mike Dunlap is the chairman, CEO, and founder of Nelnet (NYSE: NNI), headquartered in Lincoln, Neb. Nelnet is one of the leading education planning and education finance companies in the U.S. Mike is currently a member of the board of directors for Union Bank and Trust Company, and also serves as a director and co-president of Farmers & Merchants Investment, Inc., the parent of Union Bank and Trust Company. Mike serves on Lincoln’s 2015 Vision Group, which is actively involved in promoting the development of Nelnet’s and Hudl’s hometown.

Adam Gouttierre Product Manager, Microsoft

Adam Gouttierre is a product manager for Microsoft Advertising on the Windows Live team. Prior to joining Microsoft, Adam earned his master’s degree in business administration from the University of California-Berkeley and a bachelor’s degree in finance and global studies from Rockhurst College. Adam previously served as the Director of Strategic Planning for technology startup Nanonation in Lincoln, Neb.

David Graff CEO, Hudl

David Graff is the CEO of Hudl, a company he co-founded in 2006 and is dedicated to helping coaches at all levels win. David graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with an undergraduate degree and MBA from the Jeffrey S. Raikes School in Computer Science and Management.

Jim Mora, Jr. Analyst, NFL Network

Jim Mora, Jr. is an analyst for the NFL Network. In 2009, he served as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, after spending two seasons as the assistant head coach under Mike Holmgren. Prior to joining the Seahawks, Jim served as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons for three seasons, leading the Falcons to the NFC Championship game in his first year as head coach. Jim also has coached with the San Francisco 49ers, New Orleans Saints, San Diego Chargers, and the University of Washington, where he also attended college and played defensive back for the Huskies.

John Wirtz COO, Hudl

John Wirtz is the COO of Hudl, a company he co-founded in 2006 and is dedicated to helping coaches at all levels win. John graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with an undergraduate degree and MBA from the Jeffrey S. Raikes School in Computer Science and Management.

Board of Advisors

Dan Chiu Entrepreneur

Dan Chiu oversaw audience development and analytics for Newsweek Digital, including Newsweek.com. Prior to Newsweek, Dan served as VP, Business Operations and Strategy at ESPN across the Finance and Strategy and Digital Media teams. At Digital Media, Dan was responsible for audience development, site search, SEO, Insider, Scouts, Inc., e-commerce and league relations. Before ESPN, Dan worked at Lazard in the Technology, Media and Telecom group focused on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and venture capital. Dan is currently working on a start-up venture in New York.

Brian Kaiser CTO, Hudl

Brian Kaiser is the CTO of Hudl, a company he co-founded in 2006 and is dedicated to helping coaches at all levels win. Brian graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with an computer engineering degree from the Jeffrey S. Raikes School in Computer Science and Management.

Jeff Raikes CEO, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Jeff Raikes is the CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He leads the foundation’s efforts to promote equity for all people around the world. He sets strategic priorities, monitors results, and facilitates relationships with key partners for all three of our program groups. Before joining the foundation, Jeff was a member of Microsoft’s senior leadership team, which sets overall strategy and direction for the company. Jeff was president of the Microsoft Business Division and oversaw the Information Worker, Server & Tools Business and Microsoft Business Solutions groups.

Duane Thomas CEO, Valentino’s of America

Duane Thomas has spent over 25 years as an executive officer and board member of a U. S. corporate holding company, and has formerly served as the chairman of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. Duane currently serves as the President of Valentino’s of America, the franchisor of more than 40 Valentino’s pizza locations and take-out shops in six Midwestern states.

Coaches Advisory Council

Mike Bloomgren Offensive Line Coach/Running Game Coordinator, Stanford Cardinal

Mike Bloomgren is the offensive line coach and running game coordinator for the Stanford Cardinal. Prior to joining the Cardinal, Mike served as the assistant offensive coordinator for the New York Jets, where he helped guide the Jets to back-to-back AFC Championship-game appearances. Mike joined the Jets after serving as the offensive coordinator at Delta State University, where his Statesmen passed for over 7,500 yards in two seasons and advanced to the semifinals of the NCAA Division II Playoffs in 2006. Mike started his coaching career as an undergraduate assistant for Bobby Bowden at Florida State, where he was a part of two ACC Championship teams. Prior to his coaching career, Mike played tight end at Culver-Stockton College.

Bill Callahan Assistant Head Coach, New York Jets

Bill Callahan is the assistant head coach for the New York Jets. In two seasons with the Jets, Bill Callahan has coached three players to five Pro Bowl appearances. In 2009, with the help of his schemes in the running game the Jets set a new franchise record and led the NFL with 2,756 rushing yards. Bill joined the Jets in 2007 after leading Nebraska to a Big 12 Conference Championship game appearance in 2006. Prior to serving as the head coach for the Huskers, Bill served as the head coach for the Oakland Raiders for two seasons. In his first season as head coach head coach of the Raiders, he led them to an 11-5 record, an AFC West title, and a berth in Super Bowl XXXVII.