Gov. Ricketts Announces Appointments to Boards and Commissions – Governor Pete Ricketts
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Gov. Ricketts Announces Appointments to Boards and Commissions
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced appointments he has made to fill Nebraska’s boards and commissions.
The following appointees are unpaid and subject to Legislative confirmation:
Crime Victim’s Reparations Committee
David Nelson, Gretna
Lou Leone, Nebraska City
Weysan Dun, Omaha
Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Jerald Meyer, Lincoln
Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission
Dan O’Neill, North Platte
Courtney C. Wittstruck, Lincoln
State Board of Health
Heather Cramer, RN. Omaha
Jaime Kent Dodge, M.D., FAAFP, Lincoln
Health Information Technology Board
Douglass Haas, DNP, APRN-NP, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, Kearney
Phillip James Vuchetich, PHARMD, MS, MBA, CPHIMS, Norfolk
Nebraska Information Technology Commission
Leah Barrett, Norfolk
Bret R. Blackman, Omaha
James Ediger, Aurora
Kirk Langer, Lincoln
Zachary J. Mellender, Omaha
Nebraska Natural Resources Commission
Donald P. Batie, Lexington
Devin M. Brundage, Gothenburg
Mark Czaplewski, Grand Island
Timothy E. Krause, Mason City
Dennis Strauch, Mitchell
Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
Gwenniviere Aspen, Omaha
Molly H. O’Holleran, North Platte
Nebraska Power Review Board
Kristen L. Gottschalk, Colon
The following appointees are unpaid and are not subject to Legislative confirmation:
Nebraska Aeronautics Commission
Michael J. Cook, Bellevue
Board of Appraisers for Educational Lands and Funds
James T. Widdifield, Minden
Nebraska Capitol Commission
Thomas F. Sanderson, Omaha
Nebraska Capitol Environs Commission
Heidi Cuca, Lincoln
Nebraska Children’s Commission
Richard E. Hasty, Ph.D., Plattsmouth
Felicia Nelsen, Lincoln
LaShawn Young, Omaha
State Comprehensive Capital Facilities Planning Committee
David Cary, Lincoln
David K. Fanslau, Papillion
Barbara J. Gay, Columbus
Douglas K. Hanson, Hickman
Corn Development, Utilization and Marketing Board
Deborah J. Borg, Allen
Dan Nerud, Dorchester
County Attorney Standards Advisory Council
Mary Ann Borgeson, Omaha
Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities
Shaistha Kiran Karipi, Omaha
Dry Bean Commission
Courtney M. Schuler, Morrill
Dry Pea and Lentil Commission
Ben T. Goding, Sidney
Board of Engineers and Architects
Alan D. Wedige, Kearney
Governor’s Council to Keep Nebraska Beautiful
Angela M. Ullman, Omaha
Michael J. Linder, Omaha
David K. Miller, Papillion
Grain Sorghum Development, Utilization and Marketing Board
Dennis D. Fitzke, Edgar
Stuart D. Hoff, Lincoln
David A. Junker, McCook
Scott D. Nelson, Axtell
Nebraska Grape and Winery Board
Connie Brittan, North Platte
Nebraska Commission on Housing and Homelessness
Jeff M. Chambers, Adams
Ryan M. Durant, Elkhorn
Paul C. Hamelink, Hastings
Tera L. Kucera, Bennington
Judy L. Pederson, North Platte
Nebraska Hydrogen Hub Industry Work Group
Chad R. Dittberner, Omaha
Blake Ryan Hotzel, Leawood, KS
Thomas J. Kent, Davey
Mark McHargue, Marquette
Scott D. Moore, Lincoln
Amy Ostermeyer, Lincoln
Commission on Indian Affairs
Susan Elaine Baker, Lincoln
Nancy M. Kile, Crawford
Kenny W. Mallory, Winnebago
Dr. Rudi L. Mitchell, Omaha
Kameron L. Runnels, Niobrara
Kirby L. Williams, Omaha
Jail Standards Board
Brad G. Alexander, Plattsmouth
Jacci Brown, Champion
Vonnie Cotant, Gering
Keith Harvat, Omaha
Bradley L. Johnson, Martell
Sherry L. Morrow, Kearney
Connie Pfeifer, La Vista
Kevin L. Stukenholtz, Wahoo
Judicial Nominating Commission – County and District Court – Second District
Marge Buescher, South Bend
Michael D. Evans, Gretna
Jennifer A. Sommer, Plattsmouth
Margaret Stamp, Plattsmouth
Allan G. Wear, Gretna
Judicial Nominating Commission – District Court – Fourth Judicial District
John Wells, Omaha
Commission on Latino-Americans
Cristina Castro-Matukewicz, Omaha
Patricia Castro Rojas, Columbus
Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Michael D. Jones, Papillion
State Advisory Committee on Mental Health Services
Trinity Fuss, Mitchell
Tracy Jordan, PharmD, Papillion
Midwestern Higher Education Commission
Heath Mello, Lincoln
Nebraska Propane Education and Research Council
Rachel Brehm, Chapman
Nebraska Commission on Public Advocacy
Douglas J. Stratton, Hadar
Thomas P. Strigenz, Papillion
Advisory Council on Public Water Supply
Douglas L. Woodbeck, Gordon
Racial Profiling Advisory Committee
Anna Colon, Omaha
Jasmine J. Conrad, Omaha
Judi gaiashkibos, Lincoln
Dwaine Walter Ladwig, Osceola
Yesenia Peck, Omaha
State Records Board
David E. Richards, Omaha
Robert M. Sullivan, Wahoo
Semiquincentennial Commission
Gwen Easter, Omaha
ServeNebraska – The Nebraska Volunteer Service Commission
Michael Stephen Anderson, Omaha
Danyta Kare Heilbrun, Scottsbluff
Marjorie M. Maas, Papillion
Elizabeth A. Paleogos, Papillion
Joseph E. Popevis, Lincoln
Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees
Sullivan E. Jones, Papillion
Women’s Health Initiative Advocacy Council
Erica Anderson, Omaha
Kathryn L Fiandt, PhD, APRN-NP, FAANP, FAAN, Omaha
Celeste Illian, MPH, Beatrice
Rachel E. Thompson, MSN, RN, CRRN, Elkhorn
Commission for the Protection of Children
Ashley D. Brown, LCSW, Omaha
Alfred E. Corey III, Grand Island
Katy A. Reichert, Mitchell
Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards
Russell L. Kreachbaum Jr., Central City
Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling
Susan E. Lutz, Norfolk
Matthew John Monheiser, Sidney
John Pulverenti, Omaha
Thank you to the many Nebraskans who generously give time and talent to make a difference in our state. These appointments will provide crucial insight and expertise to their respective boards, committees, and commissions. To learn about openings and apply to serve on a board or commission, go to https://governor.nebraska.gov/board-comm-req.