Board

The LES Administrative Board consists of nine members who are appointed by the mayor of Lincoln and confirmed by the Lincoln City Council. Board members are responsible for the control and management of the property, personnel, facilities, equipment and finances of LES. They do not receive compensation and may serve a maximum of three, three-year terms.

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Board agenda

Revised Agenda: June 17, 2026

Friday, June 19, 2026
9:30 a.m.
Kevin Wailes Operations Center
9445 Rokeby Road in Lincoln

Public comments will be taken both on site and virtually. Comments can also be emailed to the Board at [email protected].

Public access to the meeting if attending in person: Please enter the Kevin Wailes Operations Center off Rokeby at 91st Street gate and park in the lot on the west side of the building. You will enter through door 50.

Virtual access:

Join Microsoft Teams meeting June 19 at 9:30 a.m.
Phone number: +1 402-979-7656 United States, Omaha (Toll)
Conference ID: 388 824 362#

9:30 a.m.

1. Call to Order, Safety Briefing, and Board Member Duties & Responsibilities
2. *Approval of Minutes of the May 15, 2026 Regular Meeting of the LES Administrative Board
3. Comments from Customers
4. Introduction and Recognition of Staff
    A. Jared Wood, Crew Leader – 30 Years
5. Committee Reports
    A. Operations & Power Supply Committee
    B. Finance Committee
6. CEO Reports
    A. 2026 Bond Sale Update
    B. Board-related Initiatives Update
7. Written Reports - Information Only
    A. Monthly Financial and Power Supply Reports
    B. Tax-Exempt Financing Compliance Update
8. Adjournment

*Denotes Action Items
 

Next Regular Administrative Board Meeting Friday, July 17, 2026.

Meeting dates & minutes

The LES Administrative Board meets the third Friday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at the Kevin Wailes Operations Center, 9445 Rokeby Road in Lincoln.

Public access to the meeting if attending in person: Please enter the Kevin Wailes Operations Center off Rokeby at 91st Street gate and park in the lot on the west side of the building. You will enter through door 50.

Virtual access:

Join Microsoft Teams meeting June 19 at 9:30 a.m.
Phone number: +1 402-979-7656 United States, Omaha (Toll)
Conference ID: 388 824 362#

 

Meeting dates / AgendaMeeting minutes (2026)Meeting minutes (2025)
Jan. 16Jan. 16Jan. 17
Feb. 20Feb. 20Feb. 21
March 20March 20March 21
April 17April 17April 18
May 15May 15May 16
June 19 June 20
July 17 July 18
Aug. 21 Aug. 15
Sept. 18 Sept. 19
Oct. 16 Oct. 17
Nov. 20 Nov. 21
Dec. 18 Dec. 19

 

 

Strategic planning

LES started work on a new strategic planning effort that will establish a dynamic direction for the utility. The desired product — the LES Strategic Plan — will provide a clear and organized view of big-picture outcomes that the organization will work to accomplish, through a cohesive and well-connected picture of short-, medium-, and long-term directives, initiatives, programs and projects.

The plan will allow our utility to fulfill the community’s and our Administrative Board’s strong desire for a well-defined strategic direction, with a focus on aligning Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs, and metrics with broader strategies. It will also integrate with LES’ financial plan and performance metrics to ensure consistency and alignment across all functions. 

Click here to visit the LES Strategic Plan Process webpage to view updates and information and provide feedback.

 

Board member Lucas Sabalka
Lucas Sabalka
Board Chair
Computer Vision Specialist, Ocuvera
Board member David Spinar
David Spinar
Board Vice Chair
Sr. Vice President and Financial Advisor, RBC Wealth Management
Board member Carl Eskridge
Carl Eskridge
Board Secretary
Retired attorney
Board member Kate Bolz
Kate Bolz
President & CEO,
Community Health Endowment of Lincoln
Portrait of Donna Garden
Donna Garden
Retired Assistant Director,
City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities
Board member Andrew Hunzeker
Andrew Hunzeker
CFO, Vice President Finance & IT, Lincoln Industries
Board member Chelsea Johnson
Chelsea Johnson
Deputy Director, Conservation Nebraska
Board Member Alyssa Martin
Alyssa Martin
Managing Director, Nelnet
Board member Eric Schafer
Eric Schafer
President, Telesis, Inc.