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| The Original Ownership Team: Nils, Brad, Dan & Gene |
Our Mission
We are just a couple of pool players who feel that Lincoln has room for a pool and darts emporium, where league and tournament
players can flourish and expand their game.
Our History
In August of 2007, a call went out to anyone interested in starting a new pool room in Lincoln.
Response was overwhelmingly positive. Lots of people were at least looking for a new place to play. A company,
which would become Midtown Drifters, Inc, began to be formed.
The first two people to sign on were Nils McConnell
and Brad Harris. Nils and Brad used to play together on a team called the Midtown Drifters, hence the company name.
Dan Thompson soon called and said he wanted in. When the trio looked for someone with food handling experience, Gene
Flynn was added. The corporation was in place.
Now they needed to find a location. This was no
easy task! They looked at places all over town. Obstacles cropped up - this place was too remote, that place couldn't
get a liquor license, those places needed too much remodeling. Finally they found a good location - the existing Pit
Crew at 33rd and Cornhusker. Negotiations went back and forth, as negotiations will, until a deal was hammered out that
is beneficial to all involved.
In 2011, Dan, Gene and Brad left the corporation. We thank them so much
for the things they did while here! Drifters wouldn't exist without their help. Drifters is celebrating a
3-year birthday in August. Hooray!
Who We Are
The owner of Drifters is Nils McConnell. Sam Donahoo is the day manager, Jess Williams is the night manager,
and Benny Arszmann is the kitchen manager.
Nils McConnell is a certified referee who has officiated finals matches
at the Valley International Tournament. Also a Master player, Nils is one of the coaches of the Junior Program in Lincoln.
He is a member of the Midwest Hall of Fame. Many years ago, Nils was also on several high performing dart teams.
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