Our Board
The High Plains Arts Council (HPAC) is a non-profit group of volunteers who seek out professional entertainers and bring them to Sidney. We rely on grants, memberships, and sponsorships. The Board of Directors chooses the artists, produces the shows, and raises and administers all funding. Please feel free to contact any of the members with questions or suggestions. We are always looking for new shows and board members, too!
Carrie Brown
President
Carrie Brown moved from Minnesota and began teaching first grade in Sidney in 2004. She currently teaches first grade for Sidney Public Schools. She has been an active part of Sidney’s community since moving here, including Girl Scout Leader, Fine Arts Booster Club member, and many church committees. She is the grandmother of 4 beautiful girls and one handsome boy. Carrie joined the High Plains Arts Council as their grant writer in 2009 and began her presidency of High Plains Arts Council in 2015.
Nicole Guth
Treasurer
Nicole Guth teaches first grade at South Elementary. She is currently co-troupe leader Girl Scouts and coaches t-ball. She keeps very busy with her family and even finds time to continue her education to complete her administrative degree.
Deana Winkelman
Secretary
Deana Winkelman is a life-long resident of Cheyenne county and ranches just outside of Dalton, NE. Formerly a project manager at Cabela’s, she now manages a grain coop. She has served in the community in a variety of roles including president of Panhandle Life Underwriters Association, Panhandle Business and Professional Women, Dalton Fall Festive Committee treasurer, church board president, and Toastmasters International Treasurer. She and her family are avid supporters of the fine arts.
Sue Spiller
A lifelong volunteer for school and community, Sue was thrilled when she moved to Sidney in 2018 and saw the thriving arts environment. She immediately volunteered for the HPAC Board. Previously she served on local and state PTA, a local school board and a regional mental health center board. She also was a 4-H leader and county fair judge. In addition to HPAC, Sue is involved with Sidney’s Living Memorial Gardens, DAR, FCE, and church activities. She has two daughters and two grandchildren.
Pat Myers
Pat Myers joined the High Plains Arts Council in April 2018 after retiring from a 35 year career with Cabela’s. Retirement allowed her to become more involved with the community and actively involved in bringing the performing arts to her community. She is an active member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church and the Catholic Women’s group, and she has served on many church committees and worked with the youth of the church. During her 30+ years as a member of the Epsilon Omega Sorority in Dalton, she has held many offices for the group including treasurer. Since her retirement she has been working as a volunteer at Sidney Regional Hospital directing people to the various areas of the hospital.
Her greatest joy is her 5 children, 23 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and counting. They are the love of her life. She has attended many activities and spent countless hours watching sporting events, band performances and music concerts. Pat is an avid reader and lover of music. Helping people is a true joy in her life.
Pam Arrington
Pam Arrington, a native of Cheyenne County, lived in California and Colorado following her college graduation. Before returning to Nebraska in 1990, she worked as a copywriter for an advertising agency in Denver. Today she uses her skills to write press releases for the High Plains Arts Council and promote its events. Pam also enjoys finding and booking artists. She has always been a fan of the performing arts. Over the years, Pam was a founding member of Way Out West Community Theatre and supported her daughter, a two time high school state speech champion, musical theater performer, and vocal performance major. Pam owns a local farming operation, is a TeamMates mentor, serves as a P.E.O. officer in Chapter FR, and is an active member of the First United Methodist Church.
