John Levy

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John Levy is the president of the William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation. In this role, he assists the Scott family with its philanthropic investments throughout Nebraska including its work to support early childhood efforts statewide. He is also an active community member, serving as a trustee, board director, or advisory board member for more than 10 organizations as well as coaching a refugee girls soccer team and mentoring four at-risk youth. Most recently, he was appointed by Gov. Pete Ricketts as a trustee of the Sixpence Early Learning Fund. Levy earned his bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Latin American studies from the University of Kansas, his master’s degree in history from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and his juris doctorate from the University of Nebraska College of Law. He also previously worked for two regional law firms and ran a large social services agency in north Omaha. In his free time, Levy is an avid runner and traveler and enjoys spending time with his wife, Bethany, and three young sons Oliver, Henry, and Thomas.