Lynne Nieto
Lynne Nieto is honest and deliberate, a graceful and energetic realist. She is guided by a tenacious spirit and resilient approach to caring for her husband, her partner and life-long love, Augie Nieto (who was diagnosed with ALS in 2005).
Lynne and Augie grew up together, they were childhood best friends and high school sweethearts. Augie even stood up in Lynne's wedding to her first husband as one of her bridesmaids - yes, that's right, her bridesmaid. It wasn't until years later that Lynne and Augie realized the real twist their life-long connection needed to take, finally marrying and continuing the next and most significant chapter of their love story.
Today, Lynne is the passionate and grateful heart, reliable backbone and steady voice of Augie's Quest. Lynne represents Augie's Quest in major events and speaking engagements. She is frequently sought after by donors, corporate partners and media, alike, to share her family's story, showcase Augie's Quest purpose, urgent cause, and groundbreaking innovation, and help others uncover, and quickly appreciate, humor in even the most unlikely points of the ALS journey.
Lynne is also a board member of the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS-TDI). Her energy, leadership, vision and constant focus on the bottom line - where her professional accounting background really shines - are key to the organization's success.
After graduating from University of Colorado with a BA in Accounting, Lynne joined her family's real estate development and management firm in 1980. Early in her career, Lynne focused on the single-family home division of the business, building upwards of 200 homes per year. She later became president of 'Classic Management' - the company's property management division, and grew its portfolio of apartments from 800 to 1,200 units, while overseeing the commercial and office building portfolio. She retired from the firm in 2000. Lynne continues to be involved in real estate investing and served on the board of CT Realty, a California real estate investment company.
Lynne and Augie live in Corona del Mar, California with their dog, Ruby. Together, they have four adult children, each married, and seven busy, smart and beautiful grand babies.
Lynne and Augie grew up together, they were childhood best friends and high school sweethearts. Augie even stood up in Lynne's wedding to her first husband as one of her bridesmaids - yes, that's right, her bridesmaid. It wasn't until years later that Lynne and Augie realized the real twist their life-long connection needed to take, finally marrying and continuing the next and most significant chapter of their love story.
Today, Lynne is the passionate and grateful heart, reliable backbone and steady voice of Augie's Quest. Lynne represents Augie's Quest in major events and speaking engagements. She is frequently sought after by donors, corporate partners and media, alike, to share her family's story, showcase Augie's Quest purpose, urgent cause, and groundbreaking innovation, and help others uncover, and quickly appreciate, humor in even the most unlikely points of the ALS journey.
Lynne is also a board member of the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS-TDI). Her energy, leadership, vision and constant focus on the bottom line - where her professional accounting background really shines - are key to the organization's success.
After graduating from University of Colorado with a BA in Accounting, Lynne joined her family's real estate development and management firm in 1980. Early in her career, Lynne focused on the single-family home division of the business, building upwards of 200 homes per year. She later became president of 'Classic Management' - the company's property management division, and grew its portfolio of apartments from 800 to 1,200 units, while overseeing the commercial and office building portfolio. She retired from the firm in 2000. Lynne continues to be involved in real estate investing and served on the board of CT Realty, a California real estate investment company.
Lynne and Augie live in Corona del Mar, California with their dog, Ruby. Together, they have four adult children, each married, and seven busy, smart and beautiful grand babies.
