Fluent in Java Script and Klingon
January 19, 2012
Good thing nerds are cool because Junior Web Designer and Digital Strategist Alex Knust just joined the HenkinSchultz team.
Now, before you pull out your light sabers to defend his honor, know that Alex is a self-proclaimed nerd. He’s more than happy to talk about new web stylings, cool fonts, great new independent music or classic sports uniforms. And if you’re really, really lucky, he’ll do his Gollum impression for you.
Fortunately, Alex’s nerd cred goes beyond being a fan of Lord of the Rings. He’s definitely got the smarts to qualify. While earning degrees in marketing and interactive web development from Creighton University in Omaha, Alex interned at several marketing and design firms. He also studied for five months at the Florence University of the Arts in Florence, Italy, and traveled all over Europe at the same time.
Now if you’ll excuse us … we need to get back to debating with Alex what would be better: running a record label or owning a vineyard in Tuscany. Jinkies! Even Alex’s fantasy careers are creative, nerdy and awesome. Just like him.
A Journey of Faith
January 11, 2012
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center challenged HenkinSchultz with producing the hospital’s 100-year celebration at the end of 2011. The event needed to acknowledge the hospital’s current success while honoring its rich past.
Avera McKennan began as a small seed planted in the mind of Helen McKennan, who donated the money to open McKennan Hospital in 1911. Since then, Avera McKennan has grown to be a 545-bed tertiary hospital that employs 550 physicians in 60 distinct specialties. According to Regional President and CEO David Kapaska, the hospital’s first 100 years has been a journey of faith.
So, too, was the planning of such an ambitious event, which appropriately honored the hospital’s donors, sisters, doctors, nurses, employees, volunteers, innovative leaders and patients. Congratulations to Avera McKennan on 100 incredible years.

