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Learning and Organizational Development

Learning and Organizational Development

Learning & Development Manager: Jana Hoppe
jana.hoppe@nebraska.gov 
531-893-3098

Employee Experience Training Coordinator: Schyler Hearn 
schyler.hearn@nebraska.gov 
402-479-3158

Technical Training Coordinator: Joey Muhr (Districts 4-8)
joey.muhr@nebraska.gov 
402-429-8589

Senior Training Coordinator: Brian Kokesh (Districts 1-3)
brian.kokesh@nebraska.gov
402-473-5432

Senior Training Coordinator: Craig Worley (Divisions)
craig.worley@nebraska.gov 
402-479-3617

 

Accessing Training Funds:

To request approval and coding for training funds, including in person and online training classes that need to be directly purchased by the participant or designee, please use the following procedure:

*Please note: Conference registrations (with exception of those listed below) are budgeted for within Division and District OEs.  Please use your District/Division OE for conference registrations. 

  • Here is a list of current Division and district Training Liaisons as of March 4, 2024:
    • District 1: Penny Clark
    • District 2: Natalie Clark
    • District 3: Heidi Brenneman
    • District 4: Deanna Zeman
    • District 5: Mindy Whiteley
    • District 6: Ashley Willard, backup: Karen Swedberg
    • District 7: Maggie Repass 
    • District 8: Erin Allen
    • Aeronautics: Jeremy Borrell, Davey Jones
    • Bridge: Megan Rodgers
    • BTSD: Trish Sanchez, Tyler Carlson
    • Comms & Public Policy: Melanie Murphy
    • Construction: Brandi Deatrich
    • Controller: Lily Kathee-Harner, Terri King
    • Human Resources: Schyler Hearn, Joey Muhr, Craig Worley, Brian Kokesh
    • Local Assistance: Travis Haberman
    • Materials & Research: Alyssa Krueger
    • Operations: Liz Salisbury, Madison Sherwood
    • Program Management: Amy Starr, Brandi Jording, Steve Moore, Kimberly Baker, Jaime Kamarad
    • Project Development: Brad Reid, Jason Jurgens, Erica Davis
    • Right of Way: Jaqueline Schrotberger
    • Roadway Design: Brandie Neemann, Todd Hill, Linda Piening
    • Strategic Planning: Stephanie Camerone
    • Traffic Engineering: Bill Kovarik, Scott Milliken, Jim Scott, Sherri Nelson

 

NDOT Learning and Development Funding Service Request

Training liaisons: please complete a service request via the link above to request coding for an approved training expense.

 

*The following conferences are budgeted for through HR will be paid for out of a different OE.  Please contact your Training Coordinator if you plan to attend any of the following conferences:

  • Bridge Conference
  • Concrete Paving Conference
  • Asphalt Paving Conference
  • Tribal Summit
  • ASCE/NITE Conference
  • MINK
  • AASHTO Management Institute
  • Floodplain and Stormwater Management (Hotchkiss Seminars)
  • Technology Training Conference
  • NLTA Convention

 

Requesting Reimbursement for Licenses and Certifications:

License and Certification Expense Reimbursement Form

Please complete this form if you would like reimbursement for a license or certification. This form should be completed by the individual requesting reimbursement.

License, Certification, Designation, and Professional Memberships: Expenses Allowed

Tuition Assistance:

 

Questions?

Contact the Learning and OD Team at NDOT.LearningandODTeam@nebraska.gov.