FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Sheila Johnson
Public Information Officer, Nebraska Environmental Trust
Phone: (402) 471-5409
Fax: (402) 471-8233
sheila.johnson@nebraska.gov
Lincoln, NE – February 12, 2009 - The Nebraska Environmental Trust is pleased to announce that Robert Krohn from Omaha and Barbara Batie from Lexington have been reappointed to the board by Governor Dave Heineman.
Governor Mike Johanns appointed Robert Krohn, a civil engineer, to serve the 1st District and Barbara Batie to serve the 3rd District in 2003. Krohn has headed Omaha companies since 1976 and is currently the Vice President-Business Development for PSI Group, Inc. He is serving on a number of boards including Streck Laboratories, University of NE Foundation, the Nature Conservancy and Crane Meadow Nature Center.
Barbara Batie and her husband Don operate a family farm north of Lexington. She has been a reporter, columnist, correspondent and writer for a number of publications and continues to be a freelance writer. Batie is very active in many organizations and volunteer pursuits including Farm Bureau, Nebraska Press Women, Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce, Nebraska Water Users, Trinity Lutheran Church, 4-H leader and the HOSTS program.
The Trust board is made up of five agency directors and nine citizens appointed by the Governor, three from each of the three congressional districts. Appointments are for a six year term.
The Trust was established in 1992 and has funded more than $127 million to 1,135 projects across the state.
Mark Brohman, Executive Director of the Trust said, “The Trust is very fortunate to retain two knowledgeable and experienced board members. Bob and Barb bring many skills and assets to the board and we are very pleased to have them continue serving."
The Governor also appointed Rodney Christen from Steinauer to replace retiring board member Robert Ravenscroft from Lincoln. For more information, you may contact Ms Sheila Johnson at 402- 471-1714.
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