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Nexstar Legacy Foundation Board Of Trustees

John Ward, President. Owner of Nexstar member company, Applewood Plumbing & Heating, Co., John was elected the first president of the foundation. He has been the most passionate to start this charitable organization. John summarizes this opportunity by saying, “Now I have the opportunity to give back to all of those who have given so much to me.”

Brad Martin, Vice President. Former owner of Nexstar member company, Scottco Service Company, Brad instrumental in getting the scholarship award process up and running. Brad is also a former president of the Nexstar board of directors. Another highly successful business person who owes much of his success to mentors he met within the Nexstar Network. “Brad’s organizational skills, ethics, vision and big heart will be one of the cornerstones of the Nexstar Legacy Foundation,” describes Ward.

Sandy Swartzberg, Secretary. Sandy is principal with the law firm, DeWitt Ross & Stevens. He has been the legal counsel for Nexstar since its inception. He has witnessed firsthand the changes Nexstar has made in members’ lives and has become a strong advocate for the group’s beliefs and sense of purpose. This will be his way of giving back to an industry that has shown him the power of success through ethics, education and self-help.

Bill Raymond, Fund Raising Chair. Owner of Frank & Lindy Plumbing & Heating Service, Bill brings a strong background in board governance to the Nexstar Legacy Foundation. A Nexstar member since February of 1996, Bill was a Nexstar board member from 2001 to 2007. He was also one of the Nexstar Service System and Money Masters trainers.

Frank Blau Jr., Honorary Chairperson. Frank Blau is a founder of Nexstar and is now retired. He serves as the honorary chairman of the board of Blau Plumbing, Inc. which was acquired by two of his sons.

Greg Niemi, Ex Officio. President of the Nexstar Network, Greg serves on the foundation board as ex officio and provides a valuable link to the Nexstar company. He is one of the founders of the foundation.

A foundation trustee is a non-paid position. The board of trustees will meet two to three times per year to administrate the operations of the foundation. The foundation has been designated as a non-profit foundation for educational and charitable purposes. The Nexstar Legacy Foundation is a publicly supported corporation organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes and has received 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service.