Trish Wangler, left, with coworkers Caroline Nosbisch and Mary Royers, in the shoe room at Von Maur.
You may know Trish Wangler as an accountant and one of the longest-serving employees at Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, but did you know she is inspired by people who speak multiple languages?
What’s your job title?
Accountant
Where are you originally from?
David City, Neb.
Where do you live now?
Omaha, in the Keystone neighborhood
Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
Both. It depends on the group of people. If there are enough extroverts to engage many, then I am an introvert. If there are not enough extroverts, then I am an extrovert trying to engage people.
Who inspires you?
Amanda Brewer, Rosie from church who has worked in social justice for decades, and people who speak many languages.
What kind of music do you like?
Music with a beat – some classical, some jazz, some Klezmer.
What’s the best concert you’ve been to?
Home Free, a male a capella group
What’s your favorite vacation spot?
Any place where my to-do list is not. Grand scenery without much travel hassle to get there.
What’s the best book you’ve read recently?
“Chicken Soup for the Gardener’s Soul”
What’s your favorite thing to do on weekends?
Read and/or walk through Lauritzen Gardens.
What’s your favorite food?
Pizza
What’s your favorite movie?
“The Sound of Music”
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?
Roasting broccoli and onions
Do you have any pets?
No
Are you a coffee or tea person?
Neither. I drink water.
What show are you currently binge-watching?
Nothing. I rarely watch TV or movies.
How would your friends describe you?
Serious, motivated for and by Habitat
Which historical figure would you most like to meet?
George Washington Carver
What three items would you take with you to a deserted island?
Courage (the positivity and willingness to explore and not be afraid of being harmed), an inspirational book(s), and a tool of some kind (maybe a knife to cut fruit out of the trees or a crowbar to dig up roots to eat).
Why do you like working at Habitat for Humanity of Omaha?
We are changing the cycle of poverty for families, and there is something new to learn almost every day.