Staff

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

Administration and Finance Manager

kbuntemeyer@lpsnrd.org

Payroll
Accounting of district finances
Wellness program coordinator
Supervise clerical staff

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

Bookkeeper

cdamrow@lpsnrd.org

Accounts payable
Assist with district finances
Grants management
Alliance financial support

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

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

Receptionist/Secretary

kahauschild@lpsnrd.org

Office receptionist
Coordinate office and staff schedules and LPSNRD meetings/rooms
General office duties and secretarial support

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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