Pub. 1 2019 Issue 1

21 nebraska society of cpas W W W . N E S C P A . O R G and our people seek out his advice on their careers.” But that is just his day job. For many years, Koraleski has also been using his CPA knowledge and skills to pro- vide leadership, support, and financial oversight for various charitable orga- nizations in Omaha — organizations that are essential in assisting the city’s needy and disadvantaged citizens to improve their lives and become active participants in the great American ex- perience. Among his many leadership roles, Koraleski serves as treasurer of Habitat for Humanity of Omaha and as a member of the finance committee for Big Brothers/Big Sisters in Omaha. A representative of the Habitat for Humanity of Omaha wrote in support of Koraleski’s nomination for this award stating,“Dan brings a wealth of real-world experience and a solid commonsense approach to his work for Habitat. His advice and counsel are highly valued by Habitat’s management. He also played a critical role in helping Habitat Omaha increase community engagement by encouragi ng new supporters to tour the neighborhood and the construction site, and attend the home dedication. He and his wife Michelle are major donors . . . leading by example by investing their personal dollars into Habitat’s mission. Each year, KPMG sends 20 -30 staff to volunteer on Habitat Omaha building sites, many of whom proudly share their connection to Dan.” In addition, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Omaha wrote in support of his nom- ination, stating, “In 2016, Dan and Michelle took on a significant volun- teer leadership role as co-chairs of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Impact Circle campaign. In the two years they served in this role, the campaign raised more than $1.2 million to provide mentoring for vulnerable youth. Dan challenges the agency leadership to think outside the box and be strategic to ensure Big Brothers/Big Sisters is as strong of an organization as possible.” In his spare time, Koraleski also serves on the Catholic Charities Foundation, CUES and Lasting Hope Recovery Center’s Boards, and is a member of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Accounting Advisory Board. For his many years of financial assis- tance and advice to important Omaha charitable and human service organi- zations, for his work improving the lives of many fellow Omaha citizens who will never know him, and for the example of “giving back to your community” that he has set for young Nebraska CPAs, Nebraska CPAs pre- sented Koraleski with the Society’s 2018 Public Service Award. t Dan brings a wealth of real- world experience and a solid commonsense approach to his work for Habitat. His advice and counsel are highly valued by Habitat’s management.