Extension News — 2026 Extension Board

(Front row L–R) Teresa Erdkamp, Zainab Rida, Nicole Miller, Marsha Prior; (back row L–R) Mike Gropp, Phil Tegeler, Kim Klein, Tracy Gordon;  (inset photos) Phil Bruce, Regina Sullivan
(Front row L–R) Teresa Erdkamp, Zainab Rida, Nicole Miller, Marsha Prior; (back row L–R) Mike Gropp, Phil Tegeler, Kim Klein, Tracy Gordon; (inset photos) Phil Bruce, Regina Sullivan

The Lancaster County Extension Board serves as an advocate for Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County. Members of the board are appointed by the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners. The Extension Board provides guidance to Extension staff in establishing and accomplishing Extension education program goals and objectives. The board typically meets monthly (usually the second Friday at 8 a.m.).

Tracy Gordon and Mike Gropp were recently appointed for their first terms. Zainab Rida and Teresa Erdkamp were re-appointed to serve their second terms.

Extension Board members for 2026 are:
• Nicole Miller (President)
• Zainab Rida (Vice President)
• Teresa Erdkamp (Secretary/Treasurer),
• Phil Bruce
• Tracy Gordon
• Mike Gropp
• Kim Klein
• Regina Sullivan
• Phil Tegeler
• Marsha Prior (4-H Council ex officio member)