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OUR BOARD

The Sandhills Task Force has 15 Board members, and at least nine make their primary livelihood from ranching within the Sandhills.  In addition to the rancher Board members, the following groups and/or organizations may have representation on the Board: County Commissioner, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Natural Resources Districts, Nebraska Cattlemen, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ducks Unlimited,  Resource Conservation & Development Council, and the Nebraska Land Trust.  Board members meet to conduct business four times per year, once per quarter.  

Mike Abbott

Ogalala, NE

Steve Fairbairn

Grand Island, NE

Nancy Peterson

Gordon, NE

Ryan Sexson

Kilgore, NE

Ben Bailey

Lakeside, NE

Greg Gehl

Ericson, NE

John Ravenscroft

Nenzel, NE

Rich Walters

Kearney, NE

Homer Buell

Bassett, NE

Eric Hansen

North Platte, NE

Mary Reece

North Platte, NE

Ang Wright

Valentine, NE

Lemoyne Dailey

Thedford, NE

Ted LaGrange

Lincoln, NE

TK Rogers

Dunning, NE

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OUR STAFF

The Sandhills Task Force is proud to have a dedicated team that combines a passion for ranching and conservation.  With expertise in land management, outreach, education, fundraising, and partnerships, our staff members share a common goal: to promote profitable, private ranching that protects our natural resources for future generations. Get to know the team working to make a lasting impact in the Nebraska Sandhills. 

Executive Director

Shelly Kelly

Administrative Assistant- Ranch Internship

KyLee Kime

Project Coordinator - Cedar & Grazing

Ashley Garrelts

Project Coordinator - Stream & Wetland

Tevyn Pieper

Sandhills Stewards Coordinator

Cody Trump

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