Nebraska District Judges Association

Nebraska District Judges Association

Origin/Authorization: Nebraska Revised Statute § 29-2248

Standing committee on nominations for officers of the association, which committee shall consist of three members comprised of the immediate three past presidents of the association who are active members, who shall name and nominate at least one candidate for the offices of president, president-elect, and secretary-treasurer, whose names shall be submitted to the association at its fall meeting.

NamePositionTerm ExpiresAppointment Date
Hon. James C. Stecker President10/01/202610/01/2025
Hon. Kevin R. McManamanVice President10/01/202610/01/2025
Hon. Horacio J. WheelockSecretary/Treasurer10/01/202610/01/2025
Hon. Travis P. O'GormanExecutive Committee10/01/202610/01/2023
Hon. Jodi L. NelsonExecutive Committee10/01/202710/01/2024
Hon.  Timothy P. BurnsExecutive Committee10/01/202810/01/2025

Bench Book Committee

To provide for the updating of the Nebraska Bench Book through systematic revisions.

NameTerm ExpiresAppointment Date
Hon. Rick A. Schreiner, Chair20262025
Hon. Tressa M. Alioth20262025
Hon. Zachary L. Blackman20262025
Hon. Andrew C. Butler20262025
Hon. Todd O. Engleman20262025
Hon. Michael A. Smith20262025
Hon. LeAnne M. Srb20262025
Hon. Derek C. Weimer20262025

Child Support Guidelines Committee

To recommend changes or additions to the Supreme Court of the Nebraska Supreme Court Guidelines in cooperation with the State Court Administrator.

NameTerm ExpiresAppointment Date
Hon. Karin L. Noakes, Chair20262025
Hon. Timothy P. Burns20262025
Hon. J Russell Derr20262025
Hon. Christina M. Marroquin20262025
Hon. Andrea Miller20262025
Hon. James C. Stecker20262025
Hon. Susan I. Strong20262025
Hon. Matthew O. Mellor20262025
Hon. Derek C. Weimer20262025

Court Reporters Committee

To work with the Supreme Court, Court Administrator and Court Reporters' Association in regard to concerns of official court reporters and their judges relative to court reporters' rules, legislation and all other matters of mutual interest.

NameTerm ExpiresAppointment Date
Hon. Derek C. Weimer, Chair20262025
Hon. Zachary L. Blackman20262025
Hon. Leo P. Dobrovolny20262025
Hon. Darla S. Ideus20262025
Hon. Stefanie A. Martinez20262025
Hon.  Bryan C. Meismer20262025
Hon. Karin L. Noakes20262025
Hon. Michael E. Piccolo20262025
Hon. Shelly Stratman20262025

Governmental and Public Relations Committee

To work with judges of other courts, and the Executive and Legislative branches of government on judicial matters; to cooperate with the Bar Association and Bar Foundation on High School Mock Trial, Bench/Bar conferences, and similar endeavors; to be in contact with the Clerks of the District Courts Association on their concerns; and to inform the public and receive input from the public on the judicial system.

NameTerm ExpiresAppointment Date
Hon. Mark D. Kozisek, Chair20262025
Hon. Todd O. Engleman20262025
Hon. Timothy E. Hoeft20262025
Hon. Lori A. Maret20262025
Hon. Bryan C. Meismer20262025
Hon. Kimberly Miller Pankonin20262025
Hon. Marlon A. Polk20262025
Hon. George A. Thompson20262025

Judicial Education Committee

The Judicial Education Committee shall be responsible for planning and implementing the educational programs at association meetings. In performance of these duties, it shall be the committee's responsibility to determine if the educational programs should be held in conjunction with other judicial organizations and the committee shall work with the State Court Administrator's Office to provide for new judge orientation and the distribution of publications to association members.

The committee shall have a chairperson who shall be appointed by the president of the association. The chairperson shall serve for a period of three years and shall be eligible for reappointment. The president shall also appoint a vice-chairperson for the committee. The vice- chairperson shall be responsible for the in-state new judges orientation program. The vice- chairperson shall serve for a period of three years and shall be eligible for reappointment. The chairperson and the association president shall be responsible for selecting a sufficient number of other committee members to insure that the responsibilities of the committee are fulfilled.

 

NameTerm ExpiresAppointment Date
Hon. Rachel A. Daugherty, Co-Chair 20262025
Hon. Tina M. Marroquin, Co-Chair20262025
Hon. Nathan Cox20262025
Hon. Molly B. Keane20262025
Hon. Patrick M. Lee20262025
Hon. Stefanie A. Martinez20262025
Hon. Andrea D. Miller20262025

Hon. Michael E. Piccolo

20262025

Hon. Julie D. Smith

20262025
Hon. Cindy R. Volkmer20262025
Hon. Derek C. Weimer2026

2022

   
Kelli Wood - Staff, Judicial Branch Education  

Legislative Committee

NameTerm ExpiresAppointment Date
Hon. Ryan S. Post, Chair20262025
Hon. Jeffrey J. Lux, Co-Vice Chair20262025
Hon.  Stefanie A. Martinez, Co-Vice Chair20262025
Hon. Tressa M. Alioth20262025
Hon. Katie L. Benson20262025
Hon. Morgan R. Farquhar20262025
Hon. Geoffrey C. Hall20262025
Hon. Patrick M. Heng20262025
Hon. Ryan M. Lindberg20262025
Hon. James M. Masteller20262025
Hon. Horacio J. Wheelock20262025

Pension and Salary Committee

To seek legislation in cooperation with the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Separate Juvenile Courts, Workers' Compensation Court, and the County Judges Association for fair compensation and retirement benefits for all judges. This committee shall work with the Legislative Committee to obtain these ends.

NameTerm ExpiresAppointment Date
Hon.Michael A. Smith, Chair20262025
Hon. J Russell Derr20262025
Hon. Jason S. Doele20262025
Hon. Duane C. Dougherty20262025
Hon. Andrew R. Jacobsen20262025
Kevin R. McManaman20262025

Problem-Solving Court Committee

NameTerm ExpiresAppointment Date
Hon. Stefanie A. Martinez, Chair2026

2025

Hon. Tressa M. Alioth20262025
Hon. David J. A. Bargen20262025
Hon. Katie L. Benson20262025
Hon. Andrew C. Butler20262025
Hon. Morgan R. Farquhar20262025
Hon. Geoffrey C. Hall20262025
Hon. Patrick M. Lee20262025
Hon. Stefanie A. Martinez20262025
Hon. Andrea Miller20262025
Hon. Michael E. Piccolo20262025
Hon. James C. Stecker20262025
Hon. Cindy R. Volkmer20262025