About Somnos

Dr. John Trapp has held the position of Medical Director at the Somnos Sleep Disorders Center since November of 1999. He is a native of Kansas City and a graduate of the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Trapp completed his medical residency at the University of Iowa receiving additional training in sleep disorders medicine at the Adult Sleep Disorder Center, University of Iowa.

Dr. Trapp is board certified in sleep medicine, internal medicine, pulmonary, and critical care medicine. He is a board member of the Lancaster County Medical Society and served as the society's president from 2003 to 2004. Dr. Trapp is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Nebraska Medical Association, American Medical Association, American College of Chest Physicians, and the American Thoracic Society.

Dr. Stentz founded Somnos in 1990. He is the current clinical director and chief scientist for the center. Dr. Stentz received his graduate degrees from Dartmouth, UNL, and Harvard University. He is a board certified professional ergonomist (CPE) with a special interest in industrial safety, sleep, shift work fatigue, and human performance. Dr. Stentz has experience in clinical and industrial research related to experimental drug safety and efficacy, sleep, human performance, accident analysis and prevention. He is a member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Institute of Industrial Engineers, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Sleep Research Society, American Society of Safety Engineers, and the American Psychological Association.

Dr. Stentz is a Vietnam veteran and retired from the Naval Reserve after 28 years of active and reserve service. He enjoys home construction projects, riding his Harley Soft-tail Deuce, gardening, and fishing.

Connie Stentz was born in Omaha, Nebraska and raised in Lincoln. After nine years with Cedars Youth Services, she joined the Somnos staff in 2001 as the patient support and clinical scheduling specialist.

Connie received her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from UNL and her Master of Education degree in human development and education from Harvard University. She is board certified in consumer and family sciences (CFCS) and a board certified family life educator (CFLE).

Connie has a special interest in children's sleep hygiene and sleep disorders, and family impact adjustment related to sleep disorders, shift work, and parenting. She is active with other Somnos staff members with the Sleep Apnea Educational Group in Lincoln.

Away from the clinic, Connie enjoys cooking, investment club activities, volunteering for Charlie Brown's Kids, reading, and gardening.

Tim Stentz was born in Lincoln and has lived most of his life in Nebraska. After high school he joined the United States Coast Guard and was stationed in Dubuque, Iowa on the Mississippi River. Upon his return from active duty Tim helped launch the Somnos Sleep Disorders Center and has worked as a sleep technologist since 1992.

Tim is a longtime member of the Association of Polysomnographic Technologists, attended the Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine, and is a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). He is currently the Chief Polysomnographer at Somnos. Tim's duties include the management of the center's technical staff, scoring and quality control of sleep studies, and patient educator for sleep disorders, sleep hygiene, and CPAP compliance.

In his free time, Tim enjoys live music events, working on home improvement projects, and following auto sports events.

Troy Stentz was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. Shortly after completing his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, he joined his family in the establishment of the Somnos Sleep Disorders Center in 1990. He currently holds the position of Operations Manager and is responsible for the coordination of the daytime activities of the center including patient and physician communications, administration and management of the center staff, and study coordinator for clinical research studies.

Troy is past treasurer of the Association of Polysomnographic Technologists and a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). He has been active in the field of sleep technology and sleep center management for over ten years. He enjoys the many opportunities to help educate patients about sleep disorders and to see the positive improvement in patient sleep quality and life activities that often results from the accurate diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.

Troy and his wife Lisa, a registered nurse, enjoy traveling and exploring new restaurants. Their English Bull Terrier “Brutus” keeps them active and amused at home.