FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PSC WELCOMES NEWLY APPOINTED SECOND
DISTRICT COMMISSIONER CHRISTIAN MIRCH
Lincoln, February 8, 2023- The newest member of the
Nebraska Public Service Commission received a warm
welcome as he attended his first Commission meeting
on Wednesday, February 8.
Christian Mirch, 35, was appointed by Governor Jim Pillen as
the new District 2 Commissioner. District 2 encompasses all
of eastern Douglas County including the heavily populated
Omaha metro.
“I join my fellow Commissioners and staff in welcoming
Christian to the Nebraska Public Service Commission,” said
Commission Chair Dan Watermeier. “We look forward to
his contribution to the agency as we continue our work to
bring quality services to the citizens of Nebraska.”
An attorney and law enforcement officer, he earned his Juris
Doctorate from Creighton University in 2018, while working
for the Omaha Police Department. In his 10-years with the
department, he served numerous roles to include criminal
investigations and the special operations section-gang unit.
Upon leaving the department, Mirch clerked for the Honorable
Michael G. Heavican, Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme
Court. After completing his clerkship, he engaged in both
private practice and public service as an attorney.
Commissioner Mirch said, “I want to thank Governor Pillen
for this opportunity. There is a lot to be excited about at the
Commission and I look forward to immersing myself in all
aspects of the regulatory process.”
Commissioner Mirch will fill out the remaining four years of
a six-year term. He replaces Crystal Rhoades who vacated the
position last year after being elected to serve as the District
Court Clerk in Douglas County. ###z
Contact:
Deb Collins- Communications & Media Mgr.
(402) 471-0226 / deb.collins@nebraska.gov
