Larry Teahon reappointed to Neb. State College Board
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Governor Dave Heineman recently reappointed Larry Teahon, Chadron, to the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees for a second term and appointed Floyd Vrtiska, Table Rock, to his first term. Both appointments are for six-year terms.
A graduate of Chadron State College, Teahon was first appointed to the NSCS Board in 2001. He has been chair of the Fiscal and Facilities Committee since 2004.
“I believe in the mission and purpose of the Nebraska State Colleges and understand the importance of the maintaining affordable, high quality education for students and their families. As a lifelong supporter of higher education, I know the Nebraska State Colleges are an integral part of the higher education system in Nebraska,” Teahon said.
Teahon added that significant improvements have been made to the infrastructure at all three colleges over the past six years and the Board has been able to provide students with facilities that are conducive to a good learning environment. Teahon hopes to continue to facilitate upgrades on each campus.
“Larry is committed to the NSCS and its students. He recognizes the need to maintain and upgrade our capital infrastructure and he personally tours renovation and construction projects. He is an outstanding member of the board, as well as a valuable resource, and we are very pleased to have him reappointed by the Governor for a second term,” Chancellor Stan Carpenter said.
Teahon is environmental coordinator for Crow Butte Resources, Inc, in Crawford. He and his wife, Linda, live in Chadron.
Former State Senator Vrtiska served in the Nebraska State Legislature for 12 years. He and his wife, Doris, own a farm and manage a cattle operation in Table Rock.
“I wanted to be a part of the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees as I’ve always had an interest in the Nebraska State Colleges. I’ve had a good relationship with Peru State throughout the years and often talk to representatives from Chadron and Wayne. My goal, while on the Board, is continue to see more and more young people attend the three colleges to get an affordable, quality education,” Vrtiska said. An active volunteer, he was a board member on the Peru State College Foundation in past years. He has served on the Pawnee County Board of Commissioners for 24 years and was the chairman for 19 years. He was also president of the Southeast Nebraska Development District, mayor of the Village of Table Rock, and served on the Nebraska State Fair Board.
“I am pleased that Floyd has joined the Board of Trustees. He has vast experience in many different areas, including the Legislature and will provide great insight for us. I know that Floyd will contribute in many ways as we move the system forward,” Carpenter said.
Vrtiska has received the Ak-Sar-Ben Agriculture Achievement Award and the Ak-Sar-Ben Nebraska Farm Award. Peru State College presented him with the Outstanding Community Service Award and in 2005, the new addition to Peru State’s Hoyt Science Building was named in honor of Floyd and Doris. Other NSCS Board members include: Board Chair Willa Kosman, Scottsbluff; Vice Chair and Enrollment and Marketing Chair Bill Roskens, Omaha; Carter “Cap” Peterson, Wayne; Gary Bieganski, Chadron; and State Commissioner of Education Doug Christensen, Lincoln. The next NSCS Board of Trustee meeting will be held February 1-2 at Peru State College in Peru.
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