FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PSC ANNOUNCES EXCELLENCE IN
LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS
Lincoln, October 24, 2023- The Nebraska Public Service
Commission (PSC) is pleased to honor Matt Effken, Agency
Legal Counsel, and Laurie Casados, Budget, and Finance
Manager, as its 2023 State of Nebraska Excellence in
Leadership Award recipients.
A member of the Commissions legal team since 2016,
Effken has served as the primary attorney for the State
911 Department. In his role Effken has been instrumental
in helping the State 911 Department and the 911 Centers
across the state in the transition from a Legacy 911 system
to a Next Generation 911 system.
“Matt has a strong desire to improved public safety for the
citizens of Nebraska,” said PSC Executive Director Thomas
Golden. “An outstanding communicator, he has played a key
role in all aspects of the Commission’s effort as it works to
bring the next generation of 911 services to the state.”
In her role as Budget, and Finance Manager, Casados has
proven she can adapt and respond to extreme challenges.
Her ability to research grant requirements and regulations
along with her in-depth knowledge of broadband proved to
be essential to the successful implementation of two large
and complex federal grants.
Golden said, “Laurie has shown herself to be an invaluable
member of our team. She has an innate desire to learn and
grow and is always welcoming of a challenge.”
A reception honoring the 2023 Nebraska Excellence in
Leadership Award recipients was held on October 24, at the
Governor’s residence. ###
Contact:
Deb Collins- Communications & Media Mgr.
(402) 471-0226
deb.collins@nebraska.gov
