For Immediate Release
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION NAMES
NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lincoln, December 8, 2021 – The Nebraska Public Service
Commission has named Nebraska Army National Guard
Colonel (Ret.) Thomas Golden as its new Executive Director.
A decorated veteran, Colonel (Ret.) Golden, 56, began his
military career in the United States Army in 1989 before
joining the Nebraska Army National Guard in 1993.
Throughout his 32-years of service he held numerous
leadership roles. Upon his retirement from the military in
August 2021, he was assigned as the Director of Operations
for the Nebraska Army National Guard.
“Tom is a proven leader with an impeccable record,” said
Commission Chair Dan Watermeier. “We are excited to
welcome Tom to the Commission and look forward to
working with him.”
Golden brings a wide range of leadership, organizational and
operational skills to the Commission. In addition to his
extensive military background, he holds Bachelor of Arts
Degrees in both English and Education, and Masters’ Degrees
in English, and Military Strategic Studies.
“I am extremely honored to have been chosen to lead the
Commission,” Golden said. “The agency has an experienced
and dedicated staff, and I am eager to begin collaborating
with them and our Commissioners as we work to regulate a
vast array of services vital to the citizens of Nebraska.”
The Commission voted unanimously to hire Golden as its new
Executive Director during its Tuesday, December 7, meeting.
Golden, who will receive an annual salary of $135,000 will
begin his new duties immediately. He replaces Mike Hybl,
who retired in September. ###
Contact:
Deb Collins- Media & Communications Mgr.
(402) 471-0226 / deb.collins@nebraska.gov
