The NAPE/AFSCME Local 61 Board of Directors is comprised of 5 officers elected by the delegates to the biennial Delegate Assembly each odd numbered year and 20 representatives elected by the membership each odd numbered year. Both officers and representatives serve a two year term. 7 representatives are elected based on geographic boundaries, 10 representatives are elected based on their agency, and 3 representatives are elected at-large. The Board meets quarterly in Lincoln. All Board meetings are open to NAPE members to observe. The next regularly scheduled Board meeting will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 9am-3pm at NAPE Headquarters (1230 O Street, Suite 120).
NAPE/AFSCME Local 61 Board of Directors
Melissa Haynes, President, DHHS, Fremont 
Brian Koch, Vice President, Corrections, Lincoln 
Diane Laffin, Secretary, History Nebraska, Lincoln 
Jay Jensen, Treasurer, NDOT, Omaha 
Kris Rossman, Sergeant-at-Arms, DHHS, Scottsbluff 
Brian Bierschenk, Northern Area, DHHS, Norfolk 
Robin Smith, Southern Area, DHHS, Kearney 
Vicki Vosler, Eastern Area, Game & Parks, Ashland 
Kelly Cole, Western Area, DHHS, Broken Bow 
John Hereen, Omaha Area, NDOT, Omaha 
Anissa Rasmussen, Lincoln Area, Economic Development, Lincoln 
Lisa Steiner – Lincoln Area, DHHS, Lincoln 
Jessica Davis, DHHS Rep, Lincoln 
Ashlie Thompson, DHHS Rep, Lincoln 
Dave Hedrick, NDOT Rep, Norfolk 
Brandon Brown, State Agency Rep, Revenue, Lincoln 
Rebecca Schademann, State Agency Rep, Economic Development, Lincoln 
Elbert Traylor, State Agency Rep, Environment & Energy, Lincoln 
Deb Romanek, Dept. of Education, Lincoln 
Brandon Ziska, State Colleges, Wayne State College, Wayne 
Bryan Dettmann, Richardson County Roads, Falls City 
Brianne Bushlow, At-Large, DHHS, Fremont 
Lindsey Eads, At-Large, Veterans’ Affairs, Kearney 
Tom Schmitz, At-Large, Wayne State College, Wayne 
Ryan McKay, Supervisory Rep, NDOT, Lincoln 
Mike Zgud, Retirees Chapter 161 Rep, Lincoln 
Justin Hubly – Executive Director
Officers (Terms Expire after 2023 Delegate Assembly)
Chairperson – Melissa Haynes (DHHS, Fremont)
Vice Chairperson – Brian Koch (Corrections, Lincoln)
Secretary – Diane Laffin (History Nebraska, Lincoln)
Treasurer – Jay Jensen (NDOT, Omaha)
Sergeant-at-Arms – Kris Rossman (DHHS, Scottsbluff)
Area Representatives (Terms Expire Spring 2023)
Northern Area – Brian Bierschenk (DHHS, Norfolk)
Southern Area – Robin Smith (DHHS, Kearney)
Eastern Area – Vicki Vosler (Game & Parks, Ashland)
Western Area – Kelly Cole (DHHS, Broken Bow)
Lincoln Area – Anissa Rasmussen (Economic Development, Lincoln)
Lincoln Area – Lisa Steiner (DHHS, Lincoln)
Omaha Area – John Heeren (NDOT, Omaha)
Agency Representatives (Terms Expire Spring 2023)
DHHS – Jessica Davis (Lincoln)
DHHS – Ashlie Thompson (Lincoln)
NDOT – Dave Hedrick (Norfolk)
State Agency – Brandon Brown (Revenue, Lincoln)
State Agency – Rebecca Schademann (Economic Development, Lincoln)
State Agency – Elbert Traylor (Environment & Energy, Lincoln)
Department of Education – Deb Romanek (Lincoln)
State Colleges – Brandon Ziska (Wayne)
Richardson County – Bryan Dettmann (Falls City)
Supervisory – Ryan McKay (NDOT, Lincoln)
At-Large Representatives (Terms Expire Spring 2023)
Brianne Bushlow (DHHS, Fremont)
Lindsey Eads (Veterans’ Affairs, Kearney)
Tom Schmitz (State Colleges, Wayne)
Retiree Chapter 161 Representative
Mike Zgud (DHHS Retired)