Board Members

MICHELLE SUAREZ
2427 Woodsdale Boulevard, Lincoln (68502)  (402)436-1130

Trustee Suarez is the Principal at Calvert Elementary School in Lincoln. She holds a bachelor of science degree and a master's degree in educational administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Trustee Suarez was appointed to complete the term vacated by Willa Kosman.

FLOYD VRTISKA
706 Wyoming Street, PO Box 194, Table Rock (68447)  (402)839-6469

Trustee Vrtiska is a farmer and a former state senator for 12 years.  Trustee Vrtiska was appointed to the Board in January of 2007.

LARRY TEAHON
930 Morehead St. Chadron (69337)  (308)665-2215

Trustee Teahon is environmental coordinator for Crow Butte Resources, Inc.  He received a B.A. in Chemistry/Biology from Chadron State College.  Trustee Teahon was appointed to the Board in January of 2001.

WILLIAM E. ROSKENS
Office:  First Care Management Group, 6105 N. 89th Circle, Omaha (68152) (402)455-7575 

Trustee Roskens is president of First Care Management Group, LLC.  The company manages retirement communities, nursing homes and assisted living facilities.  He received his B.S. from the University of Kansas and a law degree from Creighton University in 1989. He was appointed to the Board in 2003.

CARTER "CAP" PETERSON
Office: Northeast NE Insurance Agency Inc., PO Box 100, Wayne, NE  (68787) (402) 375-2696

Trustee Peterson was appointed to the Board in 2005.  He is owner of Northeast NE Insurance Agency Inc. and Antiques on Main in Wayne.  Trustee Peterson is a graduate of Wayne State College and a former adjunct instructor.  

GARY BIEGANSKI
Office: 1301 East H Street, McCook, NE  (69001) (308)345-2650

Trustee Bieganski is president emeritus of the Community Hospital in McCook.  He has served on numerous boards throughout the state.  Trustee Bieganski was appointed to the Board in 2006 and is a graduate of Chadron State College.

DOUG CHRISTENSEN
Office: 301 Centennial Mall South, 6th Floor, Lincoln (68509) (402)471-5020

Trustee Christensen is the State Commissioner of Education. He received his B.A. from Midland Lutheran College and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska. As Commissioner of Education, Dr. Christensen is an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees.

STAN CARPENTER
Office: 11th Floor, State Capitol, Lincoln (68509) (402)471-2505

Mr. Carpenter received his Bachelor of Science  and Master of Education degrees from the University of Cincinnati and a Juris Doctorate from Northern Kentucky University.  Previously he served as General Counsel and Director of Employee Relations for the Vermont State Colleges in Waterbury.

2008-09 Student Trustees