Dr. Brad EkwerekwuPresident of Jesuit Academy
Dr. Bradley Ekwerekwu (eck-where-eck-woo) grew up in Arlington, Texas, and currently resides in Omaha, NE. He is the President of Jesuit Academy, a faith-based educational institution aimed at supporting young men from grades 4-8. "Dr. Brad" relies on personal discipline, attention to detail, and teamwork to positively impact the community by combating the effects of poverty, and resulting inequities. Collaborating with the community allows him the platform to bring awareness to many issues, influence and provide educational opportunities, as well as sustain community activation efforts.
Ryan PickettVice President of Advancement & Marketing
Ryan Pickett is the Vice President of Advancement & Marketing at Jesuit Academy, a role he began in September 2024. Originally from Kansas, he graduated from Kansas State University and started his career in public service as a police officer before moving into nonprofit leadership. Prior to joining Jesuit Academy, he served as Chief Development Officer for the Boy Scouts of America, Mid-America Council, where he oversaw development efforts across 58 counties in Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Ryan brings extensive experience in fundraising, relationship building, and community engagement to his work at Jesuit Academy. He and his wife, Megan, are parents to a nine-year-old daughter and a baby boy born in January 2025, and in his free time he enjoys being outdoors and playing golf in the summer.
