Nedra Funk

We are thrilled that Nedra Funk has accepted the role as this year’s Juliette Low Leadership Society Honorary Chair! 

The two things most important to Nedra are her faith and her family. She believes in a God who loves each of us and has given each of us talents for which we are responsible. This includes using these talents for the good of our families and society at large. 

Nedra has always had a passion for art and beauty. The business success of which she is most proud is her founding of Arden (Nedra spelled backwards) and Associates. Arden was a very successful manufacturer of decorative and fine art, specializing in the hospitality and health care fields. 

Nedra was instrumental in the formation of Express Personnel Services and Oklahoma Temporary Services. She is currently an owner of Express Employment Professionals. 

Above all, Nedra considers raising her children, Julie Bridges and Robert A. Funk, Jr., to be her greatest success. She is blessed with four beautiful grandchildren, whom she enjoys spoiling on a regular basis. 

She has helped numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and employees’ children with their advanced education. She has also provided employment for many of them. 

The villages of South Africa have captured her heart and her passion. She has made numerous trips there and supplied the resources for clean water wells to be operational and electricity to be brought to village schools. Most recently a bakery has been built and equipped, and personal hygiene facilities provided. 

Nedra has given to many worthwhile organizations, but most often does so anonymously. A strong but silent giver, Nedra has been with the Juliette Low Leadership Society since its founding days. She is someone who always answers the call to help - never expecting anything in return. She has supported many Girl Scout campaigns over the years and strongly believes in our girls. 

Her advice to Girl Scouts would include: 

1. If you have a dream and work hard, you can accomplish it. Do not let anyone disqualify you because of your gender, race, family standing, or education. If you work hard, you can do great things!

2. Honor and respect your parents and your troop and organizational leaders. They give so much of their time to you and really care about you. 

3. Enjoy your great Girl Scout cookies. Cookies, muffins, and ice cream are Nedra’s three favorite food groups!