Press Releases

Mike Riedmann, President of NP Dodge Residential Sales, today announced the promotions of Don Evans to Vice President and General Sales Manager and Jodee Drake-Soto to Vice President of Marketing for the Residential Sales Division.

Don Evans previously served as the Sarpy County and Pacific Hills Office Manager where he mentored his successor in both locations. He was also instrumental in the new Licensee Recruiting Program. In his new role he will continue to develop new business opportunities and real estate partnerships.

Jodee Drake-Soto, a graduate of Creighton University, joined NP Dodge Residential Sales in December 2000. She oversees and directs the advertising, market research, public relations, internal communications and regional marketing activities of the residential division.

The NP Dodge Company is a family owned company celebrating its 150th year of business in 2005. They currently maintain 14 offices in Nebraska and Iowa and have over 450 sales associates. To find out more about one of the fastest growing real estate companies in Nebraska and Iowa go to: www.npdodge.com

For additional information, please contact the NP Dodge Marketing Department at marketing@npdodge.com.

The annual NP Dodge Golf Outing was held today at the beautiful Pacific Springs Golf Course. First tee time was at noon and NP Dodge covered the course with a total of 24 teams consisting of agents, builders and various business partners.

This years first place winners included Todd Rensch from the West Dodge office, Mike Rolf from The Mortgage Group and Grant Stine from West Pacific. Second place honors were given to Mike and Michelle Jenkins, Brian Marasco and Bill Wofford from the West Pacific office. Flag prizes were awarded to Jung Seu in the men's only category for longest drive in fairway, Mike Briggs for longest putt, Bill Delano for closest to the pin and Deb Boggess in the women's only category for longest drive in fairway.

All of the participants enjoyed themselves, in spite of the heat, thanks in part to Omaha Title & Escrow who provided sunscreen. Special thanks were given to the many contributors of prizes for this special event. It's safe to say that a good time was had by all!

NP Dodge is a family owned company celebrating its 150th year of business in 2005. They currently maintain 14 offices in Nebraska and Iowa and have over 450 sales associates. To find out more about one of the fastest growing real estate companies in Nebraska and Iowa go to: npdodge.com

For additional information, please contact the NP Dodge Marketing Department at marketing@npdodge.com.

Today NP Dodge Real Estate announces the promotion of Jeff Martin to Managing Broker of the Glenwood, Iowa sales office, located at 201 S. Locust St.

Jeff was born and raised in Southwest Iowa and has been a licensed Realtor since 1992. He obtained his broker's license and owned his own company until merging with NP Dodge in July of 2004.

Mr. Martin will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Glenwood office. He is an active member of the Southwest Iowa Association of Realtors, where he sits on the board of Directors, Professional Standards Committee, and is chairman of the MLS Committee.

The NP Dodge Glenwood sales office has a total of 10 agents. NP Dodge is a family owned company celebrating its 150th year of business in 2005. They currently maintain 14 offices in Nebraska and Iowa and have over 450 sales associates. To find out more about one of the fastest growing real estate companies in Nebraska and Iowa go to: npdodge.com

For additional information, please contact the NP Dodge Marketing Department at marketing@npdodge.com.

Today NP Dodge Real Estate announces the promotion of Jerry Vogel to Manager of the new Pacific Hills sales office, located at 12050 Pacific Street.

Jerry graduated from Wayne State College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.

He previously worked in the printing supply industry and has over twenty-six years of management experience.

Mr. Vogel has been with NP Dodge for over six years. In his new position, he will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the new Pacific Hills Home Buyer Center. He is a member of the Omaha Board of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.

The NP Dodge Pacific Hills sales office has a total of 46 agents. NP Dodge is a family owned company celebrating its 150th year of business in 2005. They currently maintain 14 offices in Nebraska and Iowa and have over 450 sales associates. To find out more about one of the fastest growing real estate companies in Nebraska and Iowa go to: npdodge.com

For additional information, please contact the NP Dodge Marketing Department at marketing@npdodge.com.

The NP Dodge Residential Sales Office in Council Bluffs was recognized today with the Legacy Award from the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce. This award was created in 2004 to recognize Chamber members who have been members over 30 years.

Marcia Antworth, Vice President of Chamber Development, said, "We appreciate NP Dodge's support to not only the Chamber, but to the Council Bluffs Metro community as well. Today we recognize NP Dodge for that very support and their commitment to a better community over the years."

Many local dignitaries were present to celebrate this honor, including the Cee Bee Ambassadors, N. P. Dodge III, Mike Riedmann, President of Residential Sales, and NP Dodge sales associates. Nate Dodge along with the Senior Manager and Council Bluffs Office Manager, Dan Van Houten, accepted the award.

"We are so proud to be a part of this community. Thank You to everyone for this honor, we look forward to serving you for the next 30 years and beyond!", said Dan Van Houten.

The NP Dodge Council Bluffs sales office is located at 1730 Madison Avenue with a total of 51 agents.

NP Dodge is a family owned company celebrating its 150th year of business in 2005. They currently maintain 14 offices in Nebraska and Iowa and have over 450 agents.

For additional information, please contact the NP Dodge Marketing Department at marketing@npdodge.com.

Today at the annual Council Bluffs parade the NP Dodge Council Bluffs Office was awarded 1st Place in the small commercial division for their float design. The float was a replica of the Historic General Dodge House. They also featured a gentleman dressed in period costume as General Dodge and carried a banner announcing their 150th year in business.

The NP Dodge Council Bluffs sales office is located at 1730 Madison Avenue with a total of 51 agents. NP Dodge is a family owned company celebrating its 150th year of business in 2005. They currently maintain 14 offices in Nebraska and Iowa and have over 450 agents.

For additional information, please contact the NP Dodge Marketing Department at marketing@npdodge.com.

NP Dodge Company has recruited a record 150 of its employees and associates to walk in UNO's "Women's Walk for Women's Athletics," to be held Saturday, April 16, beginning at 10 a.m. on the UNO campus. Each of these 150 men and women will represent one year of the company's 150 years in business in this community.

"The Women's Walk is an event NP Dodge has always supported, but this year we wanted to do something special in celebration of our 150th anniversary, so we were determined to recruit 150 people to join in the walk," said Kate Dodge, president of NP Dodge's National Equity, Inc. "We were pleasantly surprised at how easy that was to do." Dodge has volunteered her time for the annual event for the past 15 years.

The 150 NP Dodge walkers will meet for photo opportunities at the starting line dressed in red long-sleeved shirts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

For additional information, please contact the NP Dodge Marketing Department at marketing@npdodge.com.

NP Dodge Real Estate sold over $100,000,000 in residential real estate for the month of March 2005. This is the first time NP Dodge has achieved this level of sales in a period of one month. Mike Reidmann, President of Residential Sales, said, "We attribute this sales record to the hard work of our sales associates and the addition of many new homebuyers coming into our community. We've built our reputation on what matters most to our customers - buying and selling homes for the best price, in the fewest amount of days." NP Dodge is a family owned company celebrating its 150th year of business in 2005. NP Dodge currently maintains 14 offices in Nebraska and Iowa and has over 450 agents.

For additional information, please contact the NP Dodge Marketing Department at marketing@npdodge.com.

NP Dodge Company presented four local nonprofit organizations with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) today in celebration of the company's 150th anniversary. Experts say the devices can save lives during cardiac emergencies.

"The on-site presence of an AED reduces critical wait time for treatment, and as a result improves a person's chance of surviving a cardiac crisis," said Amy Arouni, M.D., Creighton Cardiac Center cardiologist and American Heart Association board member. Between 300,000 and 400,000 people die from cardiac arrest each year in the United States, Arouni said, and most of these deaths occur outside of the hospital. Because on-site defibrillators are relatively new, no data yet exists on how many lives they have saved. What is clear, Arouni said, is the life-saving benefits of having them on hand. "The AHA supports placing AEDs in targeted public areas."

People of all ages and fitness levels have heart attacks, often without warning. Until now, bystanders could only call 911, administer CPR and wait for an ambulance. Today, first responders such as policemen, fire fighters and even minimally trained laypersons such as security guards and office managers can use an on-site defibrillator to save lives. Arouni said these portable devices analyze the heart's rhythm and can recognize a rhythm that requires a shock. If necessary, the rescuer can deliver an electric shock to a victim of sudden cardiac arrest. "This shock is called defibrillation, and it's intended to halt the rapid and chaotic heart activity of sudden cardiac arrest. The hope is that the heart will then re-establish an effective rhythm of its own," Arouni said. About the size of a laptop computer, the AED uses voice prompts, lights and text messages to tell the rescuer which steps to take.

Sandy Dodge, president/chairman of the board, felt that placing these devices in the community seemed like an appropriate way to give back to the families NP Dodge Company has served over the past 150 years. "While we sincerely hope they are never needed, we also believe that saving one life would make this gift worthwhile. We will also provide the staff training needed to ensure that the defibrillators are used effectively."

The American Heart Association encourages persons responsible for using the AED to take a three-hour Heartsaver AED Course. All four organizations receiving the defibrillators - Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha Children's Museum, Holland Performing Arts Center and General Dodge House - have agreed to train staff members.

For additional information, please contact the NP Dodge Marketing Department at marketing@npdodge.com.