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DREAM IT. DO IT. AMBASSADORS

The DIDI Ambassador program spotlights talented young employees from the Nebraska Advanced Manufacturing Coalition's Dream It. Do It. Sponsors - addressing the Skills Gap in manufacturing and related businesses.

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Ambassadors are the "career dream team" for companies, careers, education, and skills in Nebraska - Ambassadors are encouraged to promote careers and education in advanced manufacturing and related businesses through various career awareness activities.

CLICK ON A DIDI AMBASSADOR BELOW TO LISTEN TO THEIR RADIO INTERVIEW ON THE HUSKER SPORTS NETWORK

MEET THE 2016 DREAM IT. DO IT. AMBASSADORS

Leo Portillo

BEHLEN MFG. CO.

Electrician

College: CCC Columbus, Mechatronics

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Marina Ostropalchenco

BCBS NEBRASKA

Test Engineer

College: UNO, Info. Systems

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Jacob Griffith

MOLEX

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

College: UNK, Industrial Distribution

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Kristi Schmit

NUCOR

Structural Design Engineer

College: UNL, Civil Engineering

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Jimmy Owens

UNION PACIFIC

Senior Project Engineer

College: UNL, Mathematics

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Daniel Rucker

VALMONT

Welder

College: Metro Community College

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Benjamin Geer

IBEW

Electrical Apprentice

IBEW Apprentice Training​

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Shelby Malcom

NMC

Technician / Diesel Tech.

College: CCC - Hastings, Diesel Tech.

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Stephen Smock

NPPD

Project Manager

SD School of Mines, Mechanical Eng.

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Kiley Dodson

TMCO

Manufacturing Engineering

Southeast Community College 

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Dylan Wheeler

CONDUCTIX-WAMPFLER

Precision Machinist

Southeast Community College

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Dana Brune

SMEAL FIRE APPARATUS

Senior Accountant

College: Midland University

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Kevin Tomes

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

Engineering Intern

College: UNL, Mechanical Eng.

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Shane Buresh

RSM US LLP

Assurance Assoc.

College: Midland University, Accounting

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