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: April 14, 2025

April 18, 2025
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 April 18 at 9:30 a.m.
Phone number: +1 402-979-7656 United States, Omaha (Toll)
Conference ID: 725 019 915# 

9:30 a.m.

1. Call to Order & Safety Briefing
2. *Approval of Minutes of the March 21, 2025, Regular Meeting of the LES
     Administrative Board
3. Comments from Customers
4. Introduction and Recognition of Staff
     A. Ryan Kohn, Manager, Geospatial Services – 20 Years
5. Committee Reports
     A. Operations & Power Supply Committee
     B. Finance Committee
         1. Accept 2024 Annual External Audit by Forvis Mazars
6. Strategic Planning Update (PA Consulting)
7. CEO Reports
    A. State Legislative Report – Shelley Sahling-Zart, Matt Andersen
    B. Generation Resource Adequacy Update – Scott Benson & Wade Leibbrandt
8. Written Reports – Information Only
    A. Monthly Financial and Power Supply Reports
    B. 2025 First Quarter Power Supply Report
    C. 2024 Annual Report
    D. 2025 First Quarter Financial Review
9. Adjournment

Next Regular Administrative Board Meeting Friday, May 16, 2025.

*Denotes Action Items

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 April 18 at 9:30 a.m.
Phone number: +1 402-979-7656 United States, Omaha (Toll)
Conference ID: 725 019 915#

 

Meeting dates / AgendaMeeting minutes (2025)Meeting minutes (2024)
Jan. 17Jan. 17Jan. 19
Feb. 21Feb. 21Feb. 16
March 21March 21March 15
April 18April 18April 19
May 16 May 17
June 20 June 21
July 18 July 19
Aug. 15 Aug. 16
Sept. 19 Sept. 20
Oct. 17 Oct. 18
Nov. 21 Nov. 15
Dec. 19 Dec. 20
   
   
   

 

 

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
Senior Director for Policy & Advocacy
Board member Karen Griffin
Karen Griffin
Retired Vice President, Olsson
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.