Meet the Roadrunner Board

Married to Emily Cudd, father to 6 children: Amya, Gabe, Wyatt, Mercy, Micah, and Selah. Members at First City Church in Bellevue. Members of Omaha Roadrunners since 2018. Serves as Athletic Director over all sports and has coached basketball at the Varsity Girls, Jr. High Boys, and Elementary Boys. Dane enjoys serving the Homeschool community and making it easier for Parents to have access to competitive sports and extracurricular activities from the foundation of a Christian Worldview.

As Athletic Director, Dane provides vision, leadership, and accountability for the program.  He helps in finding other leaders to guide the program for years to come!

Diane Anderson and her husband, John, have been part of the Roadrunner family since 2010, when their oldest son began playing basketball.  Diane has served in numerous roles on the Roadrunner board since 2014, including concessions coordinator, secretary, treasurer, coach, and volunteer extraordinaire.  Diane was instrumental in establishing the Roadrunner program as a 501(c)3 in 2015. 

Diane has been married to John for over 30 years. They have been homeschooling their seven children for over 23 years. Six of those seven children played at least one season of Roadrunner athletics. In addition to their seven fantastic children, they are proud grandparents to eight grandchildren, with more on the way.  Diane’s favorite parts of the Roadrunner program are the friendships her family has made over the years and the coaches' emphasis on forming the players as virtuous athletes, focusing on the 5 R’s.

Sara and her husband, Jon, have been married for 16 years and have three children: Eli, Ali, and Madi. They attend Tribe Church and greatly appreciate their church community. They joined Roadrunners in 2023 and had a fantastic experience. As a former homeschooler, Sara recognized that thriving programs often rely on dedicated parents working behind the scenes, so she decided to contribute her support. She hopes that other families will find a safe environment for their children to develop character traits through sports that will benefit them both on and off the court for the rest of their lives.

As Executive Administrator, Sara handles all communication with new families, registration, and creates a smooth transition prior to the season. 

Melia Vankat, her husband Dave, and their 11 children have been part of the Roadrunner family since 2010. They have graduated 3 players and currently have 6 more playing. Melia has been on the board since 2019, but before that served the program in several different capabilities, including apparel coordinator and Concessions coordinator. The Omaha Roadrunners has been a huge blessing for the Vankat family and they look forward to many more years!

As Volleyball Manager, Melia helps guide & architect the volleyball program.  From partnering with coaches to finding volunteers, she is the leader before and during the volleyball season. 

Riley begins his fourth year as varsity coach for the Omaha Roadrunners.  He believes that basketball can teach young men communication, effort, discipline, and Godly leadership to be used in the home, at work, and in ministry.

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Riley played homeschool basketball for six years, his last two for the Omaha Roadrunners where he lead them to a Division II National Championship.  He has coached with the Roadrunners at various levels for nine years.  During those nine years his teams have won multiple accolades including the Junior High Missouri Valley District Title in 2019.

He is married to Martina, a former homeschool player and current Roadrunner Volleyball coach.  They have three kids, Finley (5), Scout (3), and Jane (1).  

As a board member, Riley primarily focuses on exploring growth opportunities & basketball season implementation.

Robert J. Campbell is a follower of Jesus Christ, a husband of 25 years, father, and enthusiastic supporter. He taught for over a decade in San Diego, California public schools before finding his dream job. Since 2016, he has been providing financial services in Omaha, Nebraska.

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In 2021, his family became involved with Omaha Roadrunners Volleyball. They appreciate the program's commitment to building Christ-like character in athletes, as well as the love and devotion of the homeschool families.

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The Campbell family is dedicated to growing in their love for Jesus, the family of believers, and their neighbors. They strive to follow Jesus' example in all areas of their lives as they learn and grow in God's love.

Lisa and her husband Sam have been part of the RR organization since 2019. Lisa has volunteered in various aspects, including Volleyball Court Coordinator for the Fall 2024 season. They have been homeschooling for twelve years and have been involved in the Papillion Classical Conversations program for six of those years. Lisa and Sam have four children: three who are still at home, and one who is married and has given them two sweet granddaughters. They are members of Trinity Church in Papillion.

Lisa and Sam believe that team sports have a unique ability to teach a myriad of life lessons to their children and are grateful to be a part of an organization that provides those lessons with a solid, Christian foundation.

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As Basketball Manager, Lisa helps guide & architect the basketball program.  From partnering with coaches to finding volunteers, she is the leader before and during the basketball season.