After working in the insurance and health/wellness industry for sixteen years, Galen Moes decided it was time to change his career and when the opportunity to do something completely different came along to start his own organization from the ground up, he jumped on it. He joined the Dial Companies in 2006 and became the Executive Director of the Elk Ridge Village campus, which was under construction at the time. As the Executive Director, he has the autonomy to do something that was always of interest to him and manage an organization as if it were his own. Elk Ridge Village provides services to residents of our retirement community via Independent Living and Assisted Living apartment homes as well as Alzheimer’s Care suites.
Tell us a little about your family.
Lisa and I wed fifteen years ago and are the proud parents of Spencer (12) and Sophia (11). They are students at St. Wenceslaus School. Like their parents, they enjoy sports immensely – both as participants and spectators. The four of us enjoy time together – with our families and our friends.
What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life?
Moving to Omaha. I grew up in a small town in Northeast Nebraska and attended Wayne State College. So, the move to Omaha was a large leap. However, as many who have followed a similar path can attest – Omaha is really a city made up of many small communities, with many of the residents transplanted from small towns.
What is your favorite thing to do on a day off?
Well, my favorite thing would be to golf. But, for some reason, it does not seem to be something I can do as often as I would like!
What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know?
My music preferences are stuck in the 1980’s…well, my kids know this all too well!
What are you the most proud of?
My wife and kids.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
To protect the value of my name. It’s the most important asset I’ll ever own!
What is the one goal you would most like to accomplish?
To retire with my wife – financially stable and in good health.
If you could have a super power, what would it be?
To never run out of energy!
What are your plans after retirement?
To play lots of golf. And, to travel more around the U.S. and overseas.
What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life?
Writing.
Which talent would you most like to have?
Joke delivery – I have a knack for destroying a good punch line!
What is your favorite book or the last good book you read?
Creating Magic by Lee Cockerell and all the books by James Patterson.
What is your favorite movie?
Back To The Future -I’ve always been a fan of Michael J. Fox.
What is your favorite TV show?
As crazy as this may sound, I still love to watch Seinfeld re-runs.
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Hectors!
If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be?
Warren Buffet – investments and the stock market have always been of interest to me and it would be awesome to converse with the Oracle of Omaha!
If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so?
I can be reached at Elk Ridge Village (just north of 192nd and Dodge) at (402) 763-8692 or visit us online at www.elkridgeseniorliving.com.