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VHS
Awards & Press Releases |
Vetter Health Services has long been
recognized as an award-winning provider of long-term care. VHS
facilities have been the recipients of the American Health Care
Association (AHCA) Step I and Step II awards, Edgerton awards, and
other industry quality awards.
Headquartered in Omaha, VHS is one of
the nation’s premier providers of senior living and care with 32
facilities throughout the heartland. Their mission, “Dignity in
Life,” is demonstrated by VHS team members every day. The Serving,
Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence values are the foundation for
creating a dynamic work environment. Each VHS team member is
passionate about quality and continually striving to exceed
expectations. They are committed to treating everyone they come in
contact with as the most important person in their lives, and are
driven by a “Yes, I Can” attitude. The Mission, Vision and Values of
Vetter Health Services have cultivated a culture that has been
recognized as one of the best places to work in Omaha.
As we continue to strive to improve the Quality of Life for our
residents, we would like to share the events and happenings at
Vetter Health Services.
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Latest News & Events:
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We Have Moved...
But Our Hearts Are Stil in the Same
Place!!!
Elkhorn, NE - September 21, 2009
A letter from Jack Vetter:
Often I have an incredible moment
which, of course, turns into an “incredible moment story”. This
story is based, as mine often are, on relationship building, acting
on opportunity, followed by the realization of a dream. On September
18 the VHS team will relocate to a new office. Let me share the
story with you.
I’d been dreaming of a new office building for our current VHS Omaha
team. We have grown and expanded several times since we moved into
the offices on 118th Street in 1984. The square footage is adequate;
however, the design and interior layout is not overly conducive to
good team interaction. In 2007, Glenn encouraged us to reach out and
get to know our neighbors. Part of that process was to invite a
neighboring business team in to introduce themselves to us during
monthly “Family Chat”, our version of a staff meeting. One Friday,
just before lunch, Farm Credit Services, our neighbor to the
Southeast, joined us for a time of sharing. When they were finished
presenting I walked them to the lobby. During this short time,
conversation took place indicating that they were interested in
expanding their campus. After short negotiation, we sold our current
building to them with a lease back provision to provide us with time
to complete design and build our new building.
God has once again confirmed our plans and shown us favor in the
process. Eldora and I feel blessed to be relocating the Vetter
Health Services team to our new building in Elkhorn. We will move on
Friday, September 18 and settle in the week of September 21. With
the exception of our street address, the majority of our contact
information remains unchanged.
Vetter Health Services, Inc.
20220 Harney Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 895-3932 – main line remains unchanged
(402) 895-9640 – extension access line
(402) 895-8165 – fax number remains unchanged
Another incredible milestone in our Vetter Health Services journey
is being realized. We continue to be amazed at God’s favor and
blessing toward us and our VHS Family-of which we consider you a
part. Watch for an invitation to our open house – a date yet to be
determined.
Blessings!
Jack Vetter
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Vetter Health Services Has Appointed New Titles
to Its Current Leadership Team
Elkhorn, NE - August 20, 2009
Jack Vetter, founder of Vetter Health
Services, and formally president has assumed the title and role as
chairman & CEO. He has held regional and national leadership positions
for the American Health Care Association. He has also received the
“Friend of the AHCA Quality Program” award. In 2008, Jack Vetter was
inducted into the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce Business Hall of Fame.
Glenn Van Ekeren has been promoted to president from the executive vice
president position. He joined VHS in 1999 as director of administrative
services. Prior to this, Glenn worked for 20 years as the director of
people development at Village Northwest Unlimited serving individuals
with disabilities. Van Ekeren is a national speaker and best-selling
author.
Patrick Fairbanks has moved to chief operations officer from director of
operations. Fairbanks has been with VHS since 1987. He served as an
administrator in three VHS facilities, then served as the leadership
development coordinator at the VHS home office prior to his promotion.
Joani Schelm, formerly director of financial services, is now the chief
financial officer. Prior to joining VHS, she was the vice president and
branch manager of FirstTier Bank for one year and vice president and
loan officer for 11 years. Schelm started at VHS as the corporate
treasurer in 1998.
Mitchell Elliott has been promoted to chief development officer. Elliott
was previously director of facility development. He joined VHS in 1993
as a corporate architect for Vetter Development and Construction. He
previously served as an architect at RDG Schutte Wilscam Birge.
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 Vetter
Health Services, Named as
'Best Place to Work' in Omaha, Two-Years in a Row!
Omaha,
Nebraska - March 10, 2009
Employees in the Greater Omaha area
have spoken, and their voice is found in the results of the 2009
Best Places to Work in Omaha competition.
The competition was sponsored by the Greater Omaha Chamber and Baird
Holm LLP, and was designed to encourage companies to measure levels
of employee satisfaction through an online survey.
According to Scott S. Moore, founder of the event and partner at
Baird Holm, there were four goals of the competition: "To honor
companies that have created positive work environments; to recognize
and share best practices; to promote Omaha and Omaha-area employers
and to provide valuable feedback and data to participating companies
to assist them in measuring levels of employee satisfaction and
engagement."
Right Management Consultants, which administered the survey, is
meeting with each participating employer to discuss the results to
guide moves to boost employee work-place satisfaction and
engagement.
"This competition identifies best practices and provides feedback to
the participating companies," Chamber President and CEO David G.
Brown said. "Companies that use that feedback to make changes in
their organizations improve the overall work climate in Omaha.
Engaged, productive employees make business stronger."
The following firms will be honored at an 11:45 a.m. luncheon
celebration on Thursday, May 7, at Qwest Center Omaha. The luncheon
is in conjunction with Baird Holm's Annual Labor Law Forum.
Winning companies with 50-250 employees:
1. Edward Jones Investments
2. Vetter Health Services, Inc.
3. Lutz & Company, PC
4. Medical Solutions, Inc.
5. Signature Performance
Winning companies with 250+ employees:
1. Marriott Global Sales and Customer Care
2. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
3. Farm Credit Services of America
4. C&A Industries, Inc.
5. PayPal
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 Nebraska health professional Jack Vetter Inducted
into the Nebraska Business Hall of Fame
Lincoln, Nebraska - January 24,
2008
www.nebraskane.usachamber.com
Jack Vetter, founder of Vetter Health Services in Omaha—one of the
nation’s largest senior care networks—was inducted into the Nebraska
Business Hall of Fame, along with two other business leaders on
January 24, according to the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and
Industry.
Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) President Laura J. Redoutey, FACHE, said, “Mr. Vetter is an
exceptional health care leader and is incredibly deserving of this
recognition. It is gratifying for our health professionals to be
acknowledged for their enduring commitment to caring for Nebraska’s
communities, especially in the underserved rural areas.”
 A native of Nebraska’s Sandhills, Jack Vetter worked on a ranch and
was foreman of a feed and fertilizer plant before he became
administrator of a Valentine nursing home in 1965. Vetter and his
wife, Eldora, bought their first nursing home in 1975. Vetter Health
Services (VHS) evolved as their management company, and within 15
years of purchasing their first nursing home, the Vetters had
operations in nearly 30 locations. Today, VHS has close to 3,000 employees and
an annual payroll of more than $34 million. Vetter Health Services
is recognized nationally as a leader, innovator and trend setter in
long-term care. By maintaining attractive and compassionate senior
care facilities in smaller communities, Vetter Health Services has
helped preserve
Nebraska’s quality of life.
The 2008 Business Hall of Fame class also includes James P. Abel of
Lincoln, a third generation entrepreneur, and the late Fred
Bosselman of Grand Island. Bosselman was a farmer and trucker who
established one of the nation’s most recognized chain of truck stops
and convenience stores.
The Business Hall of Fame inductions took place January 24, 2008 at
The Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln. The ceremony is open to the
public.The Nebraska Business
Hall of Fame was established in 1992 by the Nebraska Chamber of
Commerce & Industry and the University of Nebraska College of
Business Administration to recognize Nebraska business leaders whose
contributions to Nebraska’s economy and business environment are
deserving of public acclaim.
The annual selection is made from nominations solicited from the
general business community, statewide business associations, and
from academia.
The criteria includes business people from large and small
businesses and corporations who have made a significant contribution
to the private enterprise system. Current residency is not required,
but the contribution to the business economy must have affected
Nebraska.
To date, the Governor of Nebraska has assisted with the presentation
of the awards each year at the Annual Meeting of the Nebraska
Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
The banquet and awards ceremony is typically attended by the
legislative and statehouse leadership, and approximately 600
business leaders from throughout Nebraska. A professionally produced
video of each honoree is shown at the banquet.
A permanent display honoring the inductees is now in place at the
University of Nebraska College of Business Administration and
includes video interviews for current and future business students
to enjoy and learn from.
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