Director's Office

NDOT Leadership

Vicki Kramer was appointed director by Gov. Jim Pillen in 2023. She leads the agency in achieving its mission while cultivating partnerships and strong customer service across Nebraska. With more than 15 years of service and experience in government, policy, and the construction and engineering industries, Kramer brings a wealth of knowledge and experience.

 

She has served more than a decade as a chemical and human resource officer in the Nebraska National Guard and currently holds the rank of major. From 2016 to 2020, she worked for the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) as communications and public policy director, and strategic advisor to the director. Before returning to NDOT, Kramer worked as chief of staff for infrastructure markets and strategy for Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering. She received Bachelor of Science degrees in political science and journalism from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

 

   

  

Vicki Kramer

Director - Nebraska Department of Transportation

 

    

Amy Starr

Deputy Director - Administration

 

  • Communications

  • Controller

  • Human Resources

  • Supports Aeronautics

   

Khalil Jaber

Deputy Director - Engineering

 

  • Bridge

  • Local Assistance

  • Program Management

  • Project Development

  • Right-of-Way

  • Roadway Design

  • Strategic Planning

  • Traffic Engineering

      

Lyn Heaton

Chief of Staff/

Director of Innovative Finance

   

Mick Syslo

Deputy Director - Operations

 

  • All eight districts

  • Business Technology

  • Construction

  • Materials & Research

  • Operations