Staff

The Central Platte NRD office is open to the public during regular business hours. To ensure availability, please schedule an appointment with a staff member by calling 308-385-6282.
Our office is located at 215 Kaufman Avenue, Grand Island, NE.

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Meet the Team

BACK ROW: Tom Backer, Jake Laird, Mike Schmeeckle, Nelson Winkel, Shane Max, Mike Ostergaard, Darren Cudaback, Jess MintkenĀ  MIDDLE ROW: Brody Vorderstrasse, Luke Zakrzewski, David Carr, Jim Harris, Courtney Widup, Dean Krull, Shelly Lippincott, Kyla Friedrichsen, Brand Flyr, Marcia Lee FRONT: Dan Clement, Deb Jarzynka, Angela Warner, Lyndon Vogt, Tricia Dudley, Kelly Cole, Bill Hiatt


JOB OPENINGS

WATER RESOURCES TECHNICIAN
Central Platte Natural Resources District in Grand Island, NE, is accepting applications for a Water Resources Technician. Primary duties include chemigation inspections, water sampling, static water measurements and maintenance assistance with flood control projects. Requires Microsoft Office experience and communication skills. Associateā€™s degree or higher in a related field preferred. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package. Send resume to vogt@cpnrd.org


Collin Quandt
Agronomist
Lyndon Vogt
General Manager
Jesse Mintken
Assistant Manager
Tom Backer
Projects Assistant
David Carr
Range Management Specialist
Kelly Cole
Administrative Assistant
Darren Cudaback
Precision Conservation Specialist
Tricia Dudley
Water Quality Specialist
Brandi Flyr
Hydrologist
Kyla Friedrichsen
Secretary/NRCS-Central City
Bill Hiatt
Resources Conservationist
Vacant
Secretary/CPNRD
Lisa Kennicutt
Secretary/NRCS-Lexington
Dean Krull
UNL/CPNRD Demo Project Coordinator
Jake Laird
Cozad Ditch Rider
Marcia Lee
Information/Education Specialist
Shelly Lippincott
Secretary/NRCS-Kearney
Shane Max
Resources Conservationist
Jim Harris, Mike Ostergard, Marci Ostergard
Thirty Mile Irrigation District Staff
Carrie Putnam
Integrated Water Programs Specialist
Mike Schmeeckle
Cozad Ditch Manager
Brody Vorderstrasse
Communications Assistant
Angela Warner
GIS Coordinator
Courtney Widup
Water Resources Technician
Nelson Winkel
Prescribed Fire Planning Specialist
Luke Zakrzewski
GIS Image Analyst
Lexie Zubia
Secretary/NRCS-Grand Island
Water Resources Specialist
Job Opening_ Apply by June 24