Dec 03, 2020

Gov. Ricketts announces appointments to boards and commissions

Posted Dec 03, 2020 12:32 PM

Governor Pete Ricketts announced recent appointments he has made to fill Nebraska’s boards and commissions.

The following appointees are unpaid and are not subject to Legislative confirmation:

Brain Injury Oversight Committee

Jeffrey Baker, Milford

Anna Cole, Omaha

Shauna L. Dahlgren, Omaha

Joan (Joni) Dulaney, Lincoln

Kevin Karmazin, Lincoln

Kody A. Moffatt, MD, MS, FAAP, FACSM, ATC, Omaha

Peggy Reisher, Lincoln

Shirlene Smith, North Platte

Nebraska Capitol Commission

Trent D. Loos,  Litchfield

Corn Development, Utilization & Marketing Board

John S. Greer, Edgar

Brandon Hunnicutt, Giltner

Nebraska Commission on Housing and Homelessness

Nancy J. Bentley, Gering

Randy McCoy, Bellevue

Judy R. Petersen, Chambers

John S. Turner, Lincoln

Nebraska Commission on Latino-Americans

Aida Evans, Hastings

Jaime Suarez, Omaha

Professional Practice Commission

Douglas D. Dolezal, Ph.D., Lincoln

Eric G. Malina, Ph.D., Hickman

Debra S. Paulman, Sutherland

Commission for the Protection of Children

Julia R. Keown, Lincoln

Early Childhood Interagency Coordinating Council

Paula Thompson, Scotia

Mary Phillips, Lincoln

Amber Jara, Lincoln

Riparian Vegetation Management Task Force

Zachery M. Peterson, Valentine

ServeNebraska – The Nebraska Volunteer Service Commission

Clarence King, Omaha

The following appointees are unpaid and subject to Legislative confirmation:

Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission

Kate Sullivan, Cedar Rapids

Nebraska Arts Council

Zachary Cheek, Omaha

Brenda Davis, Beatrice

Ann Michelle Dudley, Norfolk

Sharon (Shari) Hofschire, Omaha

Pamela Snow, Ashland

Beginning Farmer Board

John E. Walvoord, Waterloo

Nebraska Environmental Trust Board

Mark Quandahl, Omaha

State Board of Health

Timothy A. Tesmer, M.D., Lincoln

State Highway Commission

Alec Gorynski, Omaha

Nebraska Information Technology Commission

Shane J. Greckel, Bloomfield

Daniel Spray, Norfolk

Nebraska Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board

Brad Jacobs, St. Paul

Clint Jones, Genoa

Matthew O’Daniel, Arlington

Nebraska Natural Resources Commission

Joseph L. Citta, Jr., Columbus

Stanley A. Clouse, Kearney

Bradley B. Dunbar, Omaha

Timothy E. Krause, Mason City

Thomas L. Knutson, St. Paul

LeRoy W. Sievers, Lincoln

Scott Smathers, Lincoln

Thank you to the many Nebraskans that give generously of their 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.