FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION NAMES
NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lincoln, July 22, 2025- The Nebraska Public Service
Commission has named Greg Walklin as its new Executive
Director. Currently the Commission’s General Counsel
Walklin, 41, will replace Thomas Golden, who will retire
from the role at the end of July.
“We are excited to be able to promote from within the
agency and are pleased that Greg has accepted the
opportunity to lead the Commission,” said Commission
Chair, Tim Schram.
An attorney, Walkin, has 16 years of service with the state
of Nebraska. Prior to taking the role of PSC General Counsel
in October 2023, he was the Director of Procurement and
Grants for the Department of Health and Human Services. He
also served as an Assistant Attorney General with the
Nebraska Department of Justice.
Vice Chair, Commissioner Kevin Stocker said, “Greg’s
understanding of the legislative process has been key to
helping guide the Commission and establish effective
working relationships with our state partners and leaders.
We look forward to him continuing that role.”
During their July 22 meeting, Commissioners voted
unanimously to promote Walklin to the position of Executive
Director. Walklin, who will receive an annual salary of
$165,000, will take over his new role on August 1.
“I want to thank the Commissioners for the confidence
they’ve placed in my ability to direct the daily operations of
the agency,” Walklin said. “We have an extremely experienced
and dedicated staff, and I look forward to continuing to build
upon that knowledge as we work to regulate services
essential to all Nebraskans.” ###
Media Contact:
Deb Collins- Communications & Media Mgr.
(402) 471-0226 /deb.collins@nebraska.gov
