The Nebraska Agricultural Leadership Council (NALC), the governing board of the Nebraska LEAD Program, welcomed new members and officers as the organization’s new fiscal year began on July 1. While the individuals were elected during the NALC Annual Meeting on March 13, 2026, their terms officially began July 1.
Three individuals have been elected to serve three-year terms on the NALC Board of Directors:
- Andy Chvatal, Lincoln – Executive Director of the Nebraska Soybean Board
- Kristen Hassebrook, Lincoln – Partner with Mueller Robak, Schaefer, Hruza & Hassebrook
- Andy Jobman, Gothenburg – Farmer and graduate of Nebraska LEAD Class 35
In addition, Kerry Glandt, a graduate of Nebraska LEAD Class 14 and current president of the Nebraska LEAD Alumni Association, joined the board as the association’s representative.
The council also reelected Scot Blehm, Chris Roth and Matt Dolch to second three-year terms on the board.
The Nebraska LEAD Program and NALC also recognized three outgoing board members whose terms concluded June 30: Mary Eisenzimmer, Jessica Groskopf and Bobbie Kriz-Wickham. Their leadership and service have played an important role in advancing the mission of the Nebraska LEAD Program.
Following the annual meeting in March, the NALC Board also elected its officers for the 2026–27 fiscal year. Effective July 1, the officers are:
- Matt Dolch, Chair
- Tracy Behnken, Vice Chair
- Stephanie Schuler, Secretary
- Scot Blehm, Treasurer
“We’re thrilled to welcome these outstanding leaders to the NALC Board,” said Kurtis Harms, director of the Nebraska LEAD Program. “Each brings a deep understanding of Nebraska agriculture and a strong commitment to developing future leaders. We’re also incredibly grateful to our outgoing board members, whose service and insight have helped strengthen the Nebraska LEAD Program and position it for continued success.”
The Nebraska LEAD Program is Nebraska’s premier two-year agricultural leadership development program. Through seminars, domestic and international study experiences, and leadership training, the program prepares men and women in agriculture for effective leadership roles throughout the state, nation and world.
For more information about the Nebraska LEAD Program, visit lead.unl.edu.
