Good Life, Great Careers

In the 27th and final episode of the Good Life, Great Careers podcast, we sit down with Lieutenant Monty Lovelace, Director of the Nebraska Information Analysis Center (NIAC) and the Technical Crimes Division for the Nebraska State Patrol. With 24 years of service under his belt, Lt. Lovelace shares his journey from growing up in Missouri to building a meaningful and multifaceted career in Nebrask...

In the 26th episode of the Good Life, Great Careers podcast, we sit down with Jadyn Gentleman, Wellness Coordinator for the Nebraska Department of Corrections. Jadyn shares her journey from a small town in Nebraska to finding her ideal role in wellness after graduating from UNL with a degree in Nutrition, Health, and Exercise Science. As the first person in her position, she has developed a compre...

In the 25th episode of the Good Life, Great Careers podcast, we are joined by Patrick Redmond, Deputy Director of the Nebraska Broadband Office. Patrick has played a key role in expanding broadband access across the state, managing operations, long-term planning, and representing Nebraska with the NTIA. Beginning his state career in the Budget Office, he quickly rose through the ranks, serving as...

In the 24th episode of the Good Life, Great Careers podcast, we are joined by Casey Ricketts, Director of the Nebraska Racing & Gaming Commission. In 2022, Casey joined the newly established Racing & Gaming Commission, where she played a pivotal role in building the agency from the ground up. Initially hired as an investigator, she quickly advanced to Director of Compliance before being na...

In the 23rd episode of the Good Life, Great Careers podcast, we are joined by Deirdre Barney from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. Deirdre is an Office Technician for the agency, where she processes applications for food permits and handles annual renewal payments for existing permits. She also answers phone inquiries, manages phone payments, types up reports for food complaints, and tracks...

In the 22nd episode of the Good Life, Great Careers podcast, we are joined by Nancy Mann from the Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy (NDEE). Nancy is the Section Supervisor of the Petroleum Remediation Section and has dedicated 32 years to serving the state. Her team manages petroleum spills across Nebraska, covering aboveground and underground storage tanks, as well as surface spills...

Katie McGuire, from the Nebraska Department of Revenue, is our guest on the 21st episode of the Good Life, Great Careers Podcast. Katie is a Revenue Section Manager and has been with the state for over three years. She co-leads a team of agents, senior agents and supervisors state-wide in efforts to assist Nebraska citizens with resolution of any tax filing or account balances to include individua...

Leslie Remus from the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services is our guest on the 20th episode of the Good Life, Great Careers Podcast. Leslie is an attorney and has been with the state for over three years. She specifically works with the Division and Children and Family Services within DHHS. Join us as she shares insights from her career journey and discusses the various opportunities...

Sergeant Kayla Kildare from the Nebraska State Patrol is our guest on the 19th episode of the Good Life, Great Careers Podcast. With encouragement from her brother, she transitioned from factory work to her dream job with the Nebraska State Patrol. Join us as she shares insights from her career journey and discusses the various opportunities available within the organization. If you're considering...

In our eighteenth episode we focus on one of Governor Pillen's primary initiatives: youth mentoring in the State of Nebraska. Through the initiative, public servants are given the opportunity to invest in our youth by volunteering as a mentor. This episode is the second of a two-part series where we take a deeper dive into mentoring, it's impact, and how Nebraska public servants can make a differe...

In our seventeenth episode we shift gears a bit, and focus on one of Governor Pillen's primary initiatives: the mentoring of our youth in the State of Nebraska. Through the initiative, public servants are given the opportunity to invest in our youth by volunteering as a mentor. This episode is part 1 of a 2 part series where we take a deeper dive into mentoring, it's impact, and how Nebraska publi...

In our sixteenth episode we are joined by guest Brigadier General Craig Strong, the 34th Adjutant General of the Nebraska Military Department. In this episode, Brigadier General Strong talks about the vast and noble work of the Nebraska Army National Guard and Air National Guard, as well as employment and career opportunities within the Nebraska Military Department. We hope you will join us for th...

In our fifteenth episode we are joined by guest Mitchell Bruening from the the Department of Health and Human Services. Mitchell is the Interim Hospital Administrator at the Lincoln Regional Center. Listen in as Mitchell shares a little about himself and why the great mission of DHHS resonates so strongly with him. A lot of people don’t realize Nebraska state government is one of the largest and m...

In our fourteenth episode we are joined by guest Kelly Lammers from the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance. While Kelly did not plan to stay at the state of Nebraska very long when he first started with the state, he ended up building a very successful career and now serves as the Director of the agency. Listen in as Kelly shares a little about himself, his career journey, and gives some g...

In our thirteenth episode we are joined by guest Holden Armstrong from the Nebraska Department of Veteran's Affairs (NDVA). Holden is the Communications Director for the NDVA. Listen in as Holden shares a little about himself and why the great mission of the NDVA resonates so strongly with him.   A lot of people don’t realize Nebraska state government is one of the largest and most diverse employe...

In our twelfth episode we are joined by guest Chuck Chase from the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources NDNR. Chuck is an Outreach Coordinator with the NDNR, and he joins us to share about his unique career journey and why he loves serving the great people of Nebraska. A lot of people don’t realize Nebraska state government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in the state when it...

In our eleventh episode we are joined by guest Mark Fischer from the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Mark is a great example of someone who has built a lasting and successful career in state government. Mark shares with us his journey from starting out as an intern at NDOT while attending UNL to becoming a Research Program Manager. A lot of people don’t realize Nebraska state government is...

In our tenth episode we are joined by guest Michael Broderick from the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services. Michael is an Air Force veteran who utilized the SkillBridge program to help him transition back into civilian life. As a veteran friendly employer, the State of Nebraska is a proud partner of the SkillBridge program which helps veterans gain valuable experience in areas of intere...

In our ninth episode we are joined by guest Jasmine Gruhn from the Nebraska Department of Education. Jasmine where she is the Director of Talent Management. Jasmine sits down with us to share about her own career journey, some insights into her agency, as well as some great career opportunities. A lot of people don’t realize Nebraska state government is one of the largest and most diverse employer...

In our eighth episode we are joined by guest Carrie Gans from the Public Service Commission where she is the Assistant Telecommunications Director. Carrie sits down with us to share about her own career journey, some of the upcoming career opportunities in her agency, as well as providing insight into the great work the Public Service Commission does for the citizens of Nebraska.   A lot of people...

In our seventh episode we are joined by guest Jason Jackson from the Department Administrative Services. Jason is the the Chief Human Resource Officer for Governor Pete Ricketts as well as the Director of Administrative Services. Jason sits down with us to share about his career journey which has taken him from the Navy, to the tech sector, and now to public service in Nebraska. He also delves int...

In our sixth episode we are joined by guest Tammy Foley from the Department of Health and Human Services. Tammy is a Clinical Nurse Supervisor and shares with us her own unique career journey as well as opportunities in nursing within Nebraska State Government. A lot of people don’t realize Nebraska state government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in the state when it comes to car...

In our fifth episode we are joined by two guests, Director Scott Frakes and Warden Craig Gable from the Department of Correctional Services. Be sure to join us to hear about the unique career journeys of both Director Frakes and Warden Gable. They also share some of the exciting development and career advancement opportunities there are in the Department of Correctional Services. A lot of people d...

In our fourth episode we are joined by Michael Gries, a Radiological Health Physicist with the Department of Health and Human Services.   A lot of people don’t realize Nebraska state government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in the state when it comes to career opportunities. The purpose of the Good Life, Great Careers Podcast is to highlight the great career opportunities in Neb...

A lot of people don’t realize Nebraska state government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in the state when it comes to career opportunities. The purpose of the Good Life, Great Careers Podcast is to highlight the great career opportunities in Nebraska state government. In our third episode we are joined by Gloria Eddins, Business Manager and ADA Coordinator with the 309 Task Force.