Ann K. Bruntz:

I am a farm & ranch woman with a yen for travel. My work and volunteer activities have allowed me the opportunity to travel around the USA and the world the past 25 years. I want to share a few of those favorite places with you. I am looking forward to sharing a little of the world with a touch of agriculture as we venture out around the world. My interests are beef, agriculture, reading, cooking and making new friends! I am looking forward to exploring the world; near and far with small groups.

Sally Dunham:

Growing up in Eastern Nebraska gave me a love of people and the amazing world God created. As a child, we didn’t travel much, but the family vacations we took, gave me a wanderlust to see more. Then as a teacher, I found that studying other countries in addition to our own wonderful United States only added to my interest. I could travel in the Summer and found that sharing with my students when the new school year began, opened up a whole new world to them of other people and cultures and also encouraged me to travel even more. Travel is so rewarding and I would like to invite you to share with me new and exciting experiences of learning and adventure with Women of the Midwest.

Barb Wallingford:

I grew up in Lincoln in an amazing and wonderfully-large family. In 1981 I married Steve, and we have 3 incredible children and 7 grandchildren. Along with my faith, my family is the heart and soul of my life.

As a teacher, I have taught children from many countries, and have been captivated by their stories of their countries. I’ve been fascinated by their culture’s uniqueness, yet in wonder at how similar we still are. In recent years I have begun traveling more and I can’t seem to get enough… the more places I see, the more I want to go to new destinations! I look forward to forging new friendships and memories with you through travel. I hope you will join me!

Lora Black:

I’m a native Nebraskan, having grown up on a farm. I have wanted to travel since I was in grade school, and a fellow classmate got to show his Viewmaster slides of Yellowstone to our class for show and tell! I was so envious. It took me a lifetime to begin my own journeys, and take my own slides! But, now I don’t want to stop! I have a sense of adventure and love to see the art, history and architecture I’ve only read about all my life. I want to share that sense of adventure with fellow women travelers. I love meeting new people, seeing new places and making new friends. I’m an advocate for travel. Come. Join me.

Susan Hanson:

I grew up in southwest Nebraska and, except for attending college, have lived on our family farm in that special place in “the middle of everywhere” all of my life. Family, teaching, quilting, and helping lead young people on musical tours through Europe are just a few of my life’s passions and experiences.

Traveling with women to beautiful, historical destinations is so exciting, and I look forward to being a part of many new breathtaking adventures with them through Women of the Midwest.

Lisa Anderson:

I am married to John (32 years) and have two grown children and one grandchild. I have lived in Omaha for 45+ years and consider this my forever home. I am self-employed and have two businesses, Anderson Signs Inc. and AJ’s Café Inc. In 2022, I took my first trip with Women of the Midwest to Iceland where I caught the traveling “bug!” I know my experiences as a traveler will greatly help me as I transition to this new endeavor.

Motto: Travel! As much as you can. As far as you can. As long as you can. Life is not meant to be lived in one place!

Rhonda Wagner:

I grew up in Dodge City, KS, and spent a year living in Adelaide, Australia, with my parents, the kangaroos, and wombats. That opened my eyes to the world of travel, different cultures, and different countries, and I was hooked. I have worked in the travel industry for forty years!

I am married to my husband Terry; we have 6 grown children and 4 grandchildren. We enjoy all types of travel: domestic & international, cruising, and trains. Travel introduces new experiences every time; I’ve made new friends and wonderful memories. I hope you’ll join us for your next adventure!

Carol Ann Condon:

Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, my heart and roots are in the Midwest. However, at an early age, I knew I wanted to travel and see the world. I joined the airlines and got the opportunity to do just that. I traveled a lot those first years, and had countless experiences and met many interesting people along the way. I’ve been married for 30 years and have two daughters in their twenties.

I retired from the airlines after 26 years, some time ago. Since then, I’ve kept busy with various jobs and interests, but I’ve longed to reconnect with the world beyond my door. Now I have reached another chapter in my life and look forward to amazing journeys with Women of the Midwest!

Jennifer King:

Hello, welcome!

Living in Omaha, Nebraska, for the majority of my life, yet my passion for travel finds me away on adventures much of the time.  I was a habitual solo traveler, conquering 47 of our states along with Mexico, Central America, and most of Europe, yet I knew I did not want to experience Iceland solo. Thankfully, I found  Women of the Midwest. That trip to Iceland was so fabulous that it converted this solo traveler into a group traveler who has now visited not only Iceland but also Ireland, Jordan, and Egypt. I invite you to come and experience the magic of group travel on one of our epic journeys. Cheers!

Roni Thramer:

After spending my first ten years in Texas, my family and I moved to Nebraska. I grew up in a large family in a small, vibrant town. I have always thought that the Midwest is a great place to live and raise a family. But, with my curiosity and sense of adventure, I wanted to see what the rest of the world had to offer. I got the opportunity to do so working as a flight attendant. After many years of working in this profession, I gave it up a few years back. But I am once again yearning to go out and explore, and share new experiences with others. I feel so blessed to have this opportunity through Women of the Midwest! If you, like me, want to see beautiful destinations, make new friends, and share unforgettable experiences, join me for an adventure of a lifetime!

Mary Kath Roth:

I grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, but took two career moves to work as a newspaper reporter in Florida and New York – before returning to my hometown for a job on the Journal Star. Mid-career I switched again to serve as director of Communications for Lincoln Public Schools until retirement a few years ago. These days I spend my time enjoying books and music and grandchildren – writing with the 5WomenMayhem bloggers – traveling the highways and byways of the world – and hiking as many wilderness trails as possible … always in search of sunrises and full moons.