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Chris Wolfgang—Contributing Writer
Born and raised in the Midwest, Chris Wolfgang has been writing and editing for 20 years across a variety of topics and industries. She’s edited fiction for HarperCollins, written about goth weddings for Offbeat Bride, adapted translated Japanese text for manga, edited gaming material for Vampire: The Masquerade, and built publishing teams for several tech startups. You can also find a byline in a romance anthology, if you look hard enough. This is Chris’s second interim at Omaha Magazine—she was an assistant editor for its fleet of publications from 2012–2014. She makes her home in Midtown with her partner, three cats, and whatever stray person or pet needs a quiet place to be for a bit.
Nickie Robinson—Graphic Designer I
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Nickie was raised and lives in Tekamah, Nebraska. She has worked as a graphic designer and held similar roles in the newspaper publishing business for the last 15 years. She graduated Summa cum laude from University of Nebraska Omaha with a degree in studio art/visual technology followed by a degree in electronic imaging/media integration from Metropolitan Community College while belonging to three academic honor societies. When not designing, Nickie enjoys drawing, painting, cooking, and making signature craft cocktails which has led her to a part-time gig as a mixologist/bartender at BCB Vault in Tekamah. Nickie is an avid lover of architecture and interior design and enjoys everything from learning about architectural landmarks to implementing interior design trends in her home. She also enjoys spending time with her son, Adrian, who is currently attending his first semester at college and her dog, Max.
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Veronica Ploetz—Contributing Writer
Veronica Wortman Ploetz splits her story of origin between Omaha, Nebraska and Littleton, Colorado. She spends her days managing the leadership training team at a local transportation company. Off the clock, she’s in pursuit of several creative interests including photography, repurposing furniture, and slowly updating a midcentury modern ranch style house. Wortman Ploetz has recently contributed to publications like Association for Talent Development, UNO Magazine. She and her husband enjoy gardening and watching their son play high school baseball. When not at the field, they take their wheaten terrier and spaniel on nature hikes. As a family the Ploetzes find their home away from home in Estes Park, Colorado.
This article originally appeared in the October 2023 issue of Omaha Magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe.
