Who we are
NextPoint Home Development is led by a dedicated team of professionals committed to expanding access to safe, stable, and attainable housing across Central Nebraska. With expertise spanning nonprofit leadership, community engagement, financial stewardship, and organizational systems, our team works collaboratively to strengthen partnerships, support homeowners and residents, and guide sustainable growth. Together, we are driven by a shared belief that strong communities begin with stable housing—and that lasting impact is built through integrity, collaboration, and service.
Get to know the people behind NextPoint—each bringing expertise, care, and commitment to the communities we serve.
Christy Marino
Finance Director
Christy brings deep expertise in financial management, organizational accounting, and operational systems to her role as Finance Director for NextPoint Home Development. With more than a decade of bookkeeping and accounting experience—and certification through the QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program—Christy ensures that NextPoint operates with accuracy, transparency, and strong fiscal stewardship.
Before joining NextPoint, Christy spent five years providing accounting services to multiple clients through Efficiency Counts, Inc., later launching her own business, Marino Solutions, in 2020. Her background supporting diverse organizations has strengthened her ability to manage complex financial processes, streamline systems, and provide clear, reliable guidance that supports long-term sustainability.
Christy’s commitment to both people and precision sets her apart. She is known for her approachable style, collaborative problem-solving, and the care she brings to every partnership. These qualities continue to guide her work at NextPoint, where she helps maintain the financial stability that makes expanded housing opportunities possible.
Her dedication to integrity, service, and mission-driven work supports NextPoint’s continued growth and strengthens the impact of housing initiatives across Central Nebraska.
Jami Tomlin
Operations & Outreach Coordinator
Jami brings a strong background in nonprofit communications, community engagement, and organizational support to her role as Operations & Outreach Coordinator for NextPoint Home Development. With experience in strategic communication, program coordination, and stakeholder outreach, Jami helps advance NextPoint’s mission by strengthening partnerships, elevating awareness, and supporting the systems that expand housing opportunities across Central Nebraska.
Her professional expertise includes communications strategy, public engagement, project coordination, process development, and digital marketing—skills she has used throughout her career to increase visibility, build trust, and support sustainable organizational growth. Jami’s work is rooted in a commitment to clarity, collaboration, and helping individuals and families understand the resources available to create stable housing futures.
Jami is also an active community leader, serving on the Board of Directors at Revive, Inc., where she supports efforts to provide recovery-focused services that strengthen long-term stability for individuals and families. Her passion for community connection and mission-driven work continues to guide her role in advancing NextPoint’s impact across the region.
NextPoint Home Development
Board of Directors
Laura Burkholder
Marion McDermott
Kathy Kintigh
John Hodge
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Nanette Shackelford
Stephanie Schulte
Ryan Meyer
Rachelle Lipker
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