The Board was established by the Legislature in 1937 to administer the Nebraska Engineers and Architects Regulation Act.
The Board comprises eight members: four professional engineers, three architects, and one public member as appointed by the Governor. One architect and one professional engineer must be a faculty member from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s respective college. Each member serves for five-year terms.
Current Members
- Lenora A. Nelson, NCARB, Architect, Ashland, Chair
- Daniel J. Thiele, P.E., Professional Engineer, Omaha, Vice-Chair
- James R. Brisnehan, AIA, Architect, Grand Island, Secretary
- Jan L. Bostelman, P.E., PMP, Professional Engineer, Brainard
- Bruce Dvorak, P.E., Ph.D., Professional Engineer, Lincoln, Education Member
- Brett P. Foley, Ph.D., Public Member, Lincoln
- Brian M. Kelly, AIA, NCARB, Architect, Omaha, Education Member
- Jason Suelter, P.E, S.E, Professional Engineer, Lincoln
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