Advisory Board

The Nebraska Transportation Center has an advisory board composed of transportation professionals, government representatives, and industry leaders. The board’s purpose is to provide guidance, strategic insight, and support to help advance the center’s research, education, and outreach initiatives.

Michael Helgerson

Executive Director, Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA)

Tony Dirks

Lincoln Division Manager & Senior Vice President, Benesch

Elizabeth Elliott

Director of Transportation and Utilities, City of Lincoln

Khalil Jaber

Deputy Director-Engineering, Nebraska Department of Transportation