Joel Makovicka, PT, DPT
District 4
Appointed to Board of Regents by Governor Jim Pillen on February 3, 2026.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Creighton University-Omaha
Awards and Honors
- Inducted into the NEMFCA Eight Man Football Hall of Fame (2019)
- Greater Omaha Chamber Business Excellence Award-Philanthropy (2019)
- Greater Omaha Chamber Business Excellence Award-Leadership (2019)
- Better Business Bureau Integrity Award (Lincoln) (2018)
- Better Business Bureau Integrity Award (Omaha) (2018)
- Creighton University Young Alumni Appreciation Award (2015)
- Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award (2010)
- Drafted by the Arizona Cardinals (1999 - 4th Round, Pick #116)
- Two-time Academic All-American, University of Nebraska Football Team (1997, 1998)
- Captain University of Nebraska Football Team (1998)
- Guy Chamberlin Trophy (1998)
- Sports Illustrated All-Walk-On Team (1997)
- Member of three Nebraska National Championship Teams (1994, 1995, 1997)
Professional Experience, Memberships and Service
- University of Nebraska Board of Regents
- Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
- Board Chairman, Makovicka Physical Therapy
- American Physical Therapy Association Nebraska Chapter
- National Football Foundation- National Scholar-Athlete Alumni Association
- Husker Greats Foundation
- Football Coach, University of Virginia (following NFL retirement)
- Professional Football Player, Arizona Cardinals, NFL
- Fullback, University of Nebraska Football Team