FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PSC EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP
RECIPIENTS HONORED
Lincoln, October 17, 2025 - The Nebraska Public Service
Commission (PSC) is pleased to honor Carrie Gans, Assistant
Director Telecommunications, and Robert Leigh, Senior Grain
Inspector, as its 2025 State of Nebraska Excellence in
Leadership Award recipients.
Gans joined the Commission staff in 2019 as an analyst in the
Telecommunications/NUSF Department. With a focus on
improving the quality of the commission’s work product, she
took on the role of assistant director of the department in 2022.
An exceptional supervisor, Gans is diligent, accountable and
thoughtful in everything she does.
“Carrie has taken on a large volume of additional work over the past
year,” said PSC Executive Director Greg Walklin. “A consummate
professional, her versatility, focus and desire to see everyone around
her succeed makes her an incredible asset to the Commission. She
leads by example every day.”
In his role as Senior Grain Inspector, Robert Leigh has proactively
and consistently improved processes within the PSC Grain
Department. Patient, and understanding, Leigh is mentor to the
department’s field staff.
Walklin said, “Robert’s deep institutional knowledge, combined
with this calm demeanor, makes him an invaluable resource. By
fostering strong working relationships, he brings out the best in
everyone around him and helps the PSC complete this critical
function for the state.”
A reception honoring the 2025 Nebraska Excellence in Leadership
Award recipients was held Oct. 17, at the Governor’s residence. ###
Media Contact:
Jason McFarley- Public Information & Education Officer
(402) 471-0226 / jason.mcfarley@nebraska.gov
