Deb Collins
PSC
Lincoln, Neb – The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) is proud to honor Nichole Mulcahy, Director PSC Natural Gas Department and Sallie Dietrich, PSC Senior Legal Counsel, as its 2024 State of Nebraska Excellence in Leadership Award Recipients.
Providing exceptional service to the State of Nebraska for more than 20 years, Mulcahy is recognized as a leader among both Commission and State colleagues. Director of the PSC Natural Gas Department since 2017, she has handled several extremely complex and technical cases including rate cases and a major oil pipeline siting which were affirmed on judicial review. A proactive manager, Mulcahy works daily to protect the interest of Nebraska ratepayers.
“Nichole leads by example,” said PSC Executive Director Thomas Golden. “An effective communicator, she has the respect of not only her staff, and colleagues but the industry as well.”
As Senior Legal Counsel Dietrich is an instrumental member of the Commission’s legal team. Joining the Commission in 2018, her expertise in telecommunications law and policy has proven essential for Commissioners as they navigate the changing landscape of broadband infrastructure development. A team player, she provides insightful comments and sharp legal analysis as she works to assist Commission attorneys.
Golden said, “Sallie’s willingness to take on extra projects, fill in for other departments or provide thoughtful assistance to her PSC colleagues is the personification of a true teammate.”
The Excellence in Leadership Award is designed to recognize and celebrate the professional achievements of those whose performance and customer service exceeds all expectations. A reception honoring the 2024 Nebraska Excellence in Leadership Award recipients was held on October 11, at the Governor’s residence.