UNK Acknowledges local Entrepreneurs, Charlie Wuehler

Fast Forward Operations Manager, Charlie Ann Wuehler, was nominated for the 2025 UNK Light It Up Awards as an Emerging Entrepreneur in the area for her startup Events Executed. The Emerging Entrepreneur, is 'a startup entrepreneur in Greater Nebraska who is in the first two years of business.'

Charlie began with Fast Forward in November 2024 and has done a remarkable job coordinating projects and streamlining workflows for the team. Once we receive a PO, Charlie is the one who puts everything in motion directly impacting the project quality and customer experience. She plays a very large part in why so many customers keep doing more projects with us!

Her startup, Events Executed, is a event planning business where she leverages her corporate & personal experience to make events successful. You can check out her page here: Instagram  or Facebook

Charlie earned 2 degrees from Mid Plains Community College in 2018, and began her career at the Kearney staple, the Buckle in 2019. She was joined at the event with her family, Garret and Rowen

"We've had multiple customers comment on her glowing personality and constant pro-active communication with projects. She's doing a remarkable job, thinking ahead and always looking for ways to make things better. We'll make room for more people like Charlie at Fast Forward," said CEO Dusty Birge. 

Dusty mentioned 'We foster and support the level of passion, for things that bring you joy, and we are proud to have team members garner the courage to become an entrepreneur and accommodate an atmosphere where you can be successful at work, and on your own time!'

Learn more about Fast Forward and how we help utilities prevent outages and wildfires by automating powerline patrol.