BBB Torch Awards Committee

The Better Business Bureau of the Midwest Plains' Torch Awards Committee meets monthly to strategize and provide direction for BBB Awards programs. If you have a question for the committee, please send it to communications@bbbinc.org.

Josh Planos
Josh Planos, BBB

Josh Planos is Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Public Relations for Better Business Bureau of the Midwest Plains. He joined the committee in 2021.

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Jenni Tekesky
Jenni Tekesky, BBB

Jenni Tekesky is Programming & Communications Manager for Better Business Bureau of the Midwest Plains. She joined the committee in 2023.

Dawn Bashara
Dawn Bashara

Dawn Bashara directed non-profit communications and fundraising before retiring, and now freelances through Bashara Communications. She joined the committee in 2013. 

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Tom Berger
Tom Berger

Tom Berger is Chair of the Torch Awards Committee. He joined the committee in 2017.

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Kerry Heinrich
Kerry Heinrich, WoodmenLife

Kerry Heinrich is Director of Marketing Communications for WoodmenLife. She joined the committee in 2020.

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Jennie Hudnall
Jennie Hudnall, Bridges Trust

Jennie Hudnall is Marketing Director for Bridges Trust. She joined the committee in 2020.

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Cindy Powers
Cindy Powers, Seldin Company

Cindy Powers is Chief Administrative Officer for Seldin, LLC. She joined the committee in 2020.

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Reece Ristau
Reece Ristau, Emspace + Lovgren

Reece Ristau is a Senior Communications and Public Relations Strategist for Emspace + Lovgren. He joined the committee in 2023.

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Tessa Shaffer
Tessa Shaffer, McKinnis Roofing & Sheet Metal

Tessa Shaffer is Director of Marketing for McKinnis Roofing & Sheet Metal. She joined the committee in 2023.

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