About Us

Meet Our Staff

Angela Lee
President, Strictly Business Magazine Omaha

Angela was born and raised on a ranch in western Nebraska (however, her father’s family dates back to Omaha since the 1880s). She left the west after graduating from high school to attend college at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. After receiving her degree in Journalism, she decided to move to Omaha to focus on her future. She had several ideas for publications, but little idea where to begin. After many closed doors, she continued on to opened the one that would lead to something life changing. She approached Paige Zutavern, owner of Strictly Business in Lincoln, about discussing some of her ideas and getting into publishing. After spending some time together, they realized great opportunity and decided to expand Strictly Business into the Omaha area. "This has been an incredible venture. I want to personally thank Paige for believing in me when others didn't. It shows an important lesson to all of us to never, never, never give up on our dreams. I also want to thank our clients and readers for all the support they have given us along the way, we wouldn't be here without you. Please continue to let us know what we can do to better our communities"

Ange

la resides in Omaha with two extremely high energy German Shepherds, and one incredibly strange cat named Gary.

We want to send a special thank you out to our service men and women and their families for serving long hours to keep the United States of America safe from harm. I hope you know how truly appreciated you are and that you are always in our thoughts and prayers.GOD BLESS YOU AND AMERICA; ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.

Paige Zutavern
President, Strictly Business Magazine Lincoln
Vice President, Strictly Business Magazine Omaha

Paige Zutavern has been involved with Strictly Business (Lincoln) since its inception over 14 years ago. Now the President, Paige is happy to lend her expertise and help to Angela Lee in her endeavor as President of Strictly Business Omaha. Paige’s duties include ad sales in both the Lincoln and Omaha market, community involvement, administrative duties and general overseeing of both operations.

Paige comes from a ranching background in the Sandhills of Nebraska. She attended the University of Nebraska at both Kearney and Lincoln and, after graduating, began working for Gallup. Being involved with Gallup was a wonderful experience and she feels so owes so much of her business success to what she learned from working there for over three years. However, it soon became clear to both her and her husband that they were meant to own their own business and they eventually decided to take the plunge and start Strictly Business from scratch. It was tough going in the early days and many people told them they would fail. They ignored the negativity, though, and that has obviously paid off! Paige has worked hard to make Strictly Business (Lincoln) a success, paving the way for Angela Lee in Omaha. Though there is still lots of hard work involved in creating this new publication, Paige’s experience and success in Lincoln has definitely made the road a bit smoother.

Paige is married to her high school sweetheart, Shayne Zutavern, and they have two boys, Schyler (15) and Zane (10). They reside in Lincoln.

Angela Woltman
Vice President of Operations, Strictly Business Magazine Lincoln
Editor in Chief, Strictly Business Magazine Omaha

Angela has been with the company since 2001, when she joined the Lincoln publication as a featured writer. Since then, her role with the magazine has grown to one that encompasses writing, editing, selling, managing interns and other employees and, in 2007, to doing all the same things for the Omaha area publication.

Angela has a daughter, Delaney, two dogs and one cat.

Angela is proud to have been with the publication for nearly ten years and recognizes how lucky she was to find a career she loved soon after graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She would like to thank Paige for all of her support and mentorship and Angela Lee for letting her join the new publication and helping it grow.

Mercedes Meza
Art Director, Strictly Business Magazine Lincoln and Omaha

Mercedes joined the magazine in January of 2008 as an intern, while finishing her degree in Visual Publications at Southeast Community College. She graduated in June of 2008 and was hired on as a full time art assistant, then was promoted to art director later in 2008.

Mercedes is very grateful to everyone at Strictly Business for giving her the opportunity to work with them on a publication such as this. She feels very fortunate to have found a working place were everyone is valued & cared for. (She is in forever debt to Paige & Angela W. for believing in her and to Michelle Tilley for introducing her to the Strictly Business Ladies!)

Jill Mathis
Account Executive, Strictly Business Magazine Omaha & Lincoln

Jill Mathis is a graduate of the University of Hawaii, West-O’ahu. After residing in the islands for over 15 years, she relocated to Lincoln to be closer to her family, as well as, desired professional growth.

Initially, our relationship with Jill began in November of 2005 when she became a client to promote her wine business. After numerous networking events and social gatherings, it became clear that meaningful friendships were developing. Therefore, when the need for an additional Account Executive was identified, she was the perfect fit as trust and respect had already been established. Her duties include sales and marketing for new accounts and contributing writer.

Alicia Olson

Account Executive, Omaha & Lincoln

Alicia became a part of the magazine in August 2009 as an Account Executive, managing the interests of clients in their advertising efforts.

She is from western Nebraska and has fond memories of having Angela Woltman as a neighbor and babysitter growing up.

Alicia has always had a passion for photography and visual marketing. Following her passion, she pursued a degree in Visual Publications and graduated college with her now coworker Mercedes Meza.

Alicia first became associated with the staff of Strictly Business by attending the shopping trips they put on. Her relationship with the staff grew from there, and she was excited to join the team when a position opened up.

Sonny Hill

Account Executive, Lincoln & Omaha

The son of a traveling evangelist and the oldest of six children, Sonny was a part of the Singing Hills musical group from a young age. He continues to love singing and dancing and enjoys performing with his church’s choir.

Sonny’s career and family have taken him from Springfield Missouri to Louisville Kentucky and finally to Lincoln, where he worked for Gallup for 17 years. When he left Gallup, he joined the Peoples City Mission as the Director of Church Relations and Director of the Distribution Center, until the recession caused his job to be eliminated.

Sonny has had a strong friendship with Paige since the two worked at Gallup together and this lead to her offering him a position as an account executive with the magazine. Sonny comments, “I am extremely proud to be working for this outstanding publication and I can’t wait to be a contributor to our imminent growth.”

Sonny is married to a registered nurse and the two have four daughters.

Staff Also Includes:

Jocelyn Limbach - Assistant to Editor
Michelle Pinkley - Assistant to Art Directors

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