The search advisory committee brings together a broad range of perspectives and experiences, with representation from UNL faculty, staff, students and leadership, as well as colleagues from across the University of Nebraska System and leaders from the greater Nebraska community.

Questions regarding the search process should be directed to Dr. Jackson. Nominations should be sent directly to WittKieffer via email.

David Jackson, Ph.D.
Search Advisory Committee Chair
Executive Vice President and Provost
University of Nebraska System

Jason Ball, IOM
President
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce

Anne Barnes, MBA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
University of Nebraska System

Christian Binek, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Jeffrey Bradshaw, Ph.D.
Director, Doctor of Plant Health Program
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Troy Dannen
Athletic Director
Husker Athletics

H. Dele Davies, M.D.
Chancellor
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Ryan Downs
President
Unison

Tracy Edgerton, J.D.
President and CEO
Lincoln Community Foundation

Peter Eklund, DMA
Professor, Glenn Korff School of Music
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Kathy Farrell, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Business
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Vanessa Gorman, Ph.D.
Professor, Departments of History and Classics & Religious Studies
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Jerri Harner
Staff Senate President; Program and Operations Specialist, Human Resources
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Tiffany Heng-Moss, Ph.D.
Vice President and Vice Chancellor
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
NU System and University of Nebraska–Lincoln 

Bill Johnson
Senior Vice President of Advancement
University of Nebraska Foundation

Neal Kanel
President
Agriculture Builders of Nebraska

Kelli King
Program Officer
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation

Rich Leiter, M.L.I.S., J.D.
Faculty Senate President; Professor, College of Law
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Joanne Li, Ph.D., C.F.A.
Chancellor
University of Nebraska at Omaha

Martha Mamo, Ph.D.
Department Head, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Mark McHargue
President
Nebraska Farm Bureau

Laura Miller, Ph.D.
Director of Education
Walter Scott Family Foundation

Rob Robertson
Chief Administrator and Secretary-Treasurer
Nebraska Farm Bureau; Ag 40 Group

Kurt Schneider
UNL Student Regent
University of Nebraska Board of Regents

Neal Schnoor, Ph.D.
Chancellor
University of Nebraska at Kearney

Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, RN
Dean, College of Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Susan M. Sheridan, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus and Director Emeritus
Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Larry Witzer
CEO and CFO
Johnny Carson Foundation

Joseph Young
President and CEO
Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Shelley Zaborowski
Executive Director
Nebraska Alumni Association