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Mike Sousek
Mike Sousek
General Manager
msousek@lpsnrd.org
Manage district operations & supervise all district employees
Provide guidance & assistance to board of directors
Coordinate programs with government & private agencies
Coordinate project development with staff
David Potter
David Potter
Assistant General Manager
dpotter@lpsnrd.org
Assist general manager in district operations
Coordinate conservation cost-share programs
Administer Watershed Structure Rehabilitation Program
John Albert
John Albert
Resources Technician (Lancaster County NRCS Office)
john.albert@ne.nacdnet.net
Conservation practices survey, design and layout
Conservation cost-share applications, payments and conservation plans
Contact for LPSNRD programs / inquiries
McKenzie Barry
McKenzie Barry
Environmental Education/Communication Coordinator
mbarry@lpsnrd.org
Facilitate and coordinate LPSNRD Environmental Education Programs
Plan all Environmental Education Events
Coordinate & Manage all District Communication & Social Media
Tyler Benal
Tyler Benal
Drinking Water Protection Specialist
tbenal@lpsnrd.org
Works with public water suppliers, individual well owners, landowners, and the general public on matters involving drinking water supply.
Promotes best management practices, cost-share programs, and activities which protect community and private drinking water sources.
Assists with other Groundwater programs, especially as they relate to drinking water.
Kristin Buntemeyer
Kristin Buntemeyer
Administration and Finance Manager
kbuntemeyer@lpsnrd.org
Payroll
Accounting of district finances
Wellness program coordinator
Supervise clerical staff
Katie Cameron
Katie Cameron
ENWRA Project Coordinator
kcameron_enwra@lpsnrd.org
Plan, manage and administer the Eastern Nebraska Water Resources Assessment (ENWRA)
Perform and coordinate technical duties
Provide hydro geologic consultation
Connie Damrow
Connie Damrow
Bookkeeper
cdamrow@lpsnrd.org
Accounts payable
Assist with district finances
Grants management
Alliance financial support
Dick Ehrman
Dick Ehrman
Water Resources Coordinator
dehrman@lpsnrd.org
Develop and manage ground and surface water monitoring programs
Coordinate groundwater/geologic data gathering for district
Coordinate implementation of Groundwater Management Plan
Assist with groundwater programs
Connie Hansen
Connie Hansen
District Secretary (Lancaster County NRCS Office)
connie.hansen@ne.nacdnet.net
Contact for LPSNRD programs/inquiries
Conservation cost-share applications/claims
General office duties
Kathy Hauschild
Kathy Hauschild
Receptionist/Secretary
kahauschild@lpsnrd.org
Office receptionist
Coordinate office and staff schedules and LPSNRD meetings/rooms
General office duties and secretarial support
Trent Henry
Trent Henry
Maintenance Technician
thenry@lpsnrd.org
Prairie Corridor on Haines Branch operation and maintenance
Manage LPSNRD Weed Program
Assist with woody vegetation management on wildlife management areas
Steve Herdzina
Steve Herdzina
Water Resources Compliance Specialist
sherdzina@lpsnrd.org
Implement compliance guidelines for Groundwater Rules and Regulations
Manage Certified Irrigated Acres
Administer Water Meter Cost-Share Program
Oversee 319 Water Quality Management Plan
Logan Hutt
Logan Hutt
Maintenance Technician
lhutt@lpsnrd.org
Maintenance on LPSNRD projects and properties
Manage Weed Control Program
Operate/maintain LPSNRD equipment
Platte River ice monitoring
Will Inselman
Will Inselman
Resources Coordinator
winselman@lpsnrd.org
Liaison for Saline Wetland Conservation Partnership, Nebraska Forest Service, Nebraska Land Trust and Prairie Corridor on Haines Branch
Coordinate and manages public access properties
Supervise various staff and temporary employees
Bryce Jensen
Bryce Jensen
Operation/Maintenance Technician
bryce@lpsnrd.org
Urban channel inspection/maintenance, including Antelope Valley
Coordinate hiker/biker trail maintenance
LPSNRD building maintenance
Vehicle purchase and maintenance
Ariana Kennedy
Ariana Kennedy
Resources Conservationist
ariana.kennedy@lpsnrd.org
Trail development, inspections and management
Manage and inspect buffer strip and filter strip program
Assist with LPSNRD lakes and wetlands
Conduct conservation easement inspections
Nathan Kuhlman
Nathan Kuhlman
IS Administrator
nkuhlman@lpsnrd.org
Design, implement and operate information systems architecture
Update and maintain network system
Analyze information and technology needs
Ensure computer networks are operational, backed-up and secure
Jan Kush
Jan Kush
District Secretary (Cass County NRCS Office)
jan.kush@usda.gov
Contact for LPSNRD programs/inquiries
Conservation cost-share applications/claims
General office duties
Lesli Lair
Lesli Lair
Resources Technician (Cass County NRCS Office)
Conservation practices survey, design and layout
Conservation cost-share applications, payments and conservation plans
Contact for LPSNRD programs / inquiries
Al Langdale
Al Langdale
Operation/Maintenance Coordinator
alangdale@lpsnrd.org
Coordinate operation & maintenance staff
Salt Creek Levee Project inspections, operation & maintenance
Salt Creek Project (non-levee) operation & maintenance
As-Built Project construction plan organization and archives
Alex Lautenschlager
Alex Lautenschlager
Maintenance Technician
alautenschlager@lpsnrd.org
Maintenance on LPSNRD projects and properties
Manage Weed Control Program
Operate/maintain LPSNRD equipment
Platte River ice monitoring
Mark Lindemann
Mark Lindemann
District Engineer
mlindemann@lpsnrd.org
Coordinate Deadmans Run Flood Reduction Project
Provide engineering support for LPSNRD projects
Coordinate Salt Creek Levee Improvements
Evaluate operation of LPSNRD projects
Sean Loken
Sean Loken
Resources Technician (Lancaster County NRCS Office)
Conservation practices survey, design and layout
Conservation cost-share applications, payments and conservation plans
Contact for LPSNRD programs / inquiries
Craig Matulka
Craig Matulka
Operation/Maintenance Technician
cmatulka@lpsnrd.org
Manage weed control program
Perform general operation & maintenance duties
Conduct dam safety inspections
Maintain LPSNRD dam database
Mike Murren
Mike Murren
Projects Coordinator
mmurren@lpsnrd.org
Assist with the planning, design, land rights, contract preparation, construction and maintenance of district's projects
Supervise Stormwater/Floodplain Specialist and Operation/Maintenance Coordinator
Develop & promote urban stormwater programs
Coordinate construction of flood control dams, channel restorations and flood reduction projects
Drew Ratkovec
Drew Ratkovec
Stormwater/Watershed Specialist
dratkovec@lpsnrd.org
Provide technical assistance for stormwater & floodplain management and erosion & sediment control
Coordinate LPSNRD Urban Water Quality Program
Coordinate LPSNRD Community Assistance Program
LPSNRD / City of Lincoln Project Liaison
Donna Reid
Donna Reid
District Office Secretary / Program Assistant
dreid@lpsnrd.org
In charge of filing systems and maintaining electronic data storage
In charge of putting agenda/agenda items, board and subcommittee minutes on web page
Purchase supplies & equipment for office
Provide secretarial support
Parker Robinson
Parker Robinson
Public Communications Specialist
probinson@lpsnrd.org
Promote programs, projects and events on social media and website
Program and project video production
Produce all informational materials & LPSNRD Newsletter
Coordinate media and promotional activities
Shaula Ross
Shaula Ross
GIS Specialist
sross@lpsnrd.org
Build and maintain GIS data and projects
Gather, analyze and integrate spatial information from various sources
Design and create maps
Troubleshoot GIS issues
Maclane Scott
Maclane Scott
Water Resources Technician
mscott@lpsnrd.org
Groundwater monitoring, sampling and water levels
Well permits
Chemigation permits
Well decommissioning cost-share
Jay Seaton
Jay Seaton
LPSNRD Forester
jseaton.forester@lpsnrd.org
Oversee LPSNRD Conservation Tree Seedling Program
Coordinate LPSNRD Community Forestry Grant Program
Provide technical forestry & tree planting assistance to public
Provide tree planting designs & plans to interested public
Adam Sutton
Adam Sutton
Environmental Educator
asutton@lpsnrd.org
Assist in education presentations, programs & field trips
Assist with Family Nature Nights and afterschool clubs
Coordinate Test Your Well Nights
Chris Witthuhn
Chris Witthuhn
Water Resources Conservationist
cwitthuhn@lpsnrd.org
Develop and implement groundwater monitoring activities
Manage groundwater database & reports
Groundwater best management practices cost-share programs
Cost Share
Board Meetings
Recreation Area