About Us

Marilyn Puett is on the Executive Committee of HELP’s board, serving as President. She retired as a school administrator with the Omaha Public Schools after 45 years of service. Prior to becoming the Dean of Students at Bryan Middle School, Marilyn taught vocal music for over 30 years at eight elementary schools and two middle schools.

Born and raised in Sheridan, Wyoming, she learned about volunteerism and community service from her parents, Wilbur and Alta June Pool. In 2010, her mother was chosen by the Jefferson Foundation as Wyoming’s volunteer of the year.

Marilyn is a graduate of Hastings College and holds a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of Nebraska. She is the recording clerk of the Presbytery of the Missouri River Valley and was secretary to the presbytery’s Commission on Ministry. Marilyn has belonged to Presbyterian Church of the Master for over 40 years, assisting as the vice-moderator of the Presbyterian Women, chair of the Memorial Committee and singer in the Chancel Choir. She also serves on Standing Bear Village’s Sanitary Improvement District board.

Marilyn first learned about HELP when her co-worker needed medical equipment after a leg amputation due to diabetes, while another friend needed a walker for her husband. They were impressed with the possibility of borrowing medical equipment from HELP’s vast array, and the staff’s professionalism and expertise. Marilyn has supported the Presbyterian Women and HELP’s Christmas stocking project for inmates since its inception. Marilyn believes HELP is a good place for her to give back to the community that has given her and her family so much over the past 46 years.

Ken is a former Tax Director at Lutz. He has his BS in Business Administration and is a former CPA. He specializes in corporate, individual, and partnership fiduciary taxes, specifically estate planning, and trusts.

John Morey is a Hastings, Nebraska native but has lived in Omaha for over 40 years. A life-long Presbyterian, John has served on Session Boards for many years, and has served as the Moderator of the Presbytery of Missouri River Valley and other Presbytery Committees. He and his wife of nearly 50 years, Karen, are members of Presbyterian Church of the Cross in Omaha. John sings in the choir and several ensembles, and is Chairman of the church’s Vesper Concerts Board of Advisors.

John and Karen have two children and four grandchildren, all living in the Omaha/Lincoln metro area. They love to travel, with a goal of at least two international trips per year, in addition to domestic trips.

John is a Registered Principal and Partner in the Financial Planning and Investment Management firm of Morey & Quinn Wealth Partners, and has been a Financial Advisor for over 30 years. He works with individuals and small business owners, helping them create, grow and preserve their financial well-being.

This is Mary’s first year on the board, starting in February of 2019. She previously served two three-year terms and is a past board president. She has 40 years’ experience serving nonprofits. She is an elder law attorney with Aging Partners in Lincoln, Nebraska. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church Omaha.

Arlin is a retired CPA and businessman. A native Nebraskan, he graduated from Hastings College, then completed the experience requirement for his CPA certification in 1969. Arlin worked in the public accounting profession for 17 years before deciding to dedicate full-time to personal business interests.

During all of these years, he helped with many different volunteer
efforts and organizations, including serving on financial and stewardship boards in several different churches.

In 2001, Arlin and his wife Sue decided to pursue long-time goals of travel and service to others and found the means to combine them in an organization called NOMADS. They bought a motorhome, put some things in storage, and headed out on an adventure that was to last for the next 13 years.NOMADS members all own RVs and travel around the country doing various mission projects. After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, they helped create a new branch of NOMADS to assist in rebuilding homes after natural disasters and then worked in numerous disaster locations.

During these years Arlin served for four years on the national Board of Directors of NOMADS including one year as chairman.
Now they are comfortably re-retired in Omaha and enjoying time with
family, including two daughters, four granddaughters, and their families.
They are members of the Presbyterian Church of the Cross, where they are bothelders and Arlin serves on the Building and Grounds Committee.