Lincoln, October 24, 2023- The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) is pleased to honorMatt Effken, Agency Legal Counsel, and Laurie Casados, Budget, and Finance Manager, as its2023 State of Nebraska Excellence in Leadership Award recipients.
A member of the Commissions legal team since 2016, Effken has served as the primary attorneyfor the State 911 Department. In his role Effken has been instrumental in helping the State 911Department and the 911 Centers across the state in the transition from a Legacy 911 system to aNext Generation 911 system.
“Matt has a strong desire to improved public safety for the citizens of Nebraska,” said PSCExecutive Director Thomas Golden. “An outstanding communicator, he has played a key role inall aspects of the Commission’s effort as it works to bring the next generation of 911 services tothe state.”
In her role as Budget, and Finance Manager, Casados has proven she can adapt and respond toextreme challenges. Her ability to research grant requirements and regulations along with her in-depth knowledge of broadband proved to be essential to the successful implementation of twolarge and complex federal grants.
Golden said, “Laurie has shown herself to be an invaluable member of our team. She has aninnate desire to learn and grow and is always welcoming of a challenge.”