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Safe Prisons.

Transformed Lives.

Safe Communities.

Our Mission:

Keep people safe.
 

 

Agency Leadership

Agency Leadership

In April 2023, Governor Jim Pillen appointed Rob Jeffreys director of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS). 

NDCS Executive Team

Diane Sabatka-Rine

Chief of Operations

Phone
402.479.5733
diane.sabatka-rine@nebraska.gov
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Erinn Criner

Human Talent Director

Phone
402.479.5752
erinn.criner@nebraska.gov
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Ryan Gilbride, J.D.

General Counsel

Phone
402.479.5735
ryan.gilbride@nebraska.gov
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Jeff Kasselman, M.D.

Acting Medical Director

Phone
402.479.5931
Jeffrey.kasselman@nebraska.gov
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Jeremy Elder

Deputy Director - Industries

Phone
402.471.1255
jeremy.elder@nebraska.gov
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Robert Madsen

Deputy Director - Prisons

Phone
402.479.5698
robert.madsen@nebraska.gov
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Dawn-Renee Smith

Deputy director - programs

Phone
402.479.5721
dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov
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Robin Spindler, J.D.

Deputy Director - Administrative Services

Phone
402.479.5711
robin.spindler@nebraska.gov
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