PSC Excellence in Leadership recipients honored

Lincoln, October 17, 2025 - The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) is pleased to honor Carrie Gans, Assistant Director Telecommunications, and Robert Leigh, Senior Grain Inspector, as its 2025 State of Nebraska Excellence in Leadership Award recipients.

Gans joined the Commission staff in 2019 as an analyst in the Telecommunications/NUSF department. With a focus on improving the quality of the commission’s work product, she took on the role of assistant director of the department in 2022. An exceptional supervisor, Gans is diligent, accountable and thoughtful in everything she does.

“Carrie has taken on a large volume of additional work over the past year,” said PSC Executive Director Greg Walklin. “A consummate professional, her versatility, focus and desire to see everyone around her succeed makes her an incredible asset to the Commission. She leads by
example every day.”

In his role as Senior Grain Inspector, Robert Leigh has proactively and consistently improved processes within the PSC Grain Department. Patient, and understanding, Leigh is mentor to the department’s field staff.

Walklin said, “Robert’s deep institutional knowledge, combined with this calm demeanor, makes him an invaluable resource. By fostering strong working relationships, he brings out the best in everyone around him and helps the PSC complete this critical function for the state.”

A reception honoring the 2025 Nebraska Excellence in Leadership Award recipients was held on October 17, at the Governor’s residence.