Conference Agenda
You are viewing the latest version of the agenda. Updated 11/20/2025. Please note the agenda is subject to change.
A final copy of the agenda will be emailed to attendees before the conference. Limited printed copies will be available at the event. The agenda can also be accessed on the conference mobile app - "NACO Connect" — available on Apple and Google Play stores.
Tuesday, December 16
3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. - Registration Opens - Younes North Foyer
3:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. - Vendor Set Up in Exhibit Hall - Silver Ballroom
Wednesday, December 17
7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. - Registration Open - Younes North Foyer | Coffee and Tea Station sponsored by Zelle HR Solutions and Valmont Structures
7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. - Exhibit Hall Open - Silver Ballroom
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. - Affiliate Sessions (See schedules below)
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AssessorsGold 1
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County Boards and AttorneysGold 7, 8, 9
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Emergency ManagersBronze 1
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Health DirectorsPlatinum 5
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Planning and ZoningBronze 3
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Sheriffs Bronze 2
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TreasurersGold 11-12
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Veteran Service OfficersGold 10
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Weed SuperintendentsPlatinum 6
8:00 A.M. - 12:00 A.M. - Bus Transportation Available
4:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. - Hospitality Rooms - Younes South
Thursday, December 18
7:00 AM-3:00 PM - Registration Open - Younes North Foyer | Coffee and Tea Station sponsored by Zelle HR Solutions and Valmont Structures
7:00 AM-2:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Open - Silver Ballroom
7:00-8:30 AM - Breakfast Buffet sponsored by D.A. Davidson
8:00 AM-4:00 PM - Documentary Viewing Room - Bronze 5
8:30-10:00 AM - All Conference Opening Session | Keynote Speakers: Governor Jim Pillen; J.D. Clark, NACo President
10:15-11:15 AM - Breakout Session #1
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Leah Hosseinabad, OTR/L, Director of Behavioral Health & Outreach, Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs
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Erv Portis, Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
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SuAnn Gabel, Nance County; Jim Daubert, First Concord Benefit Services; Krista Dittman, Pro Insurance Resources; Bryan Jimmerson, Nationwide
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Scott Danigole and Dave Hunter, Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission
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2027-2030 Salary Guidelines for County Officials Overview & Supplemental ResourcesElaine Menzel, NACO and Luke Bonkiewicz, NACO
11:30 AM-12:30 PM - All Conference Lunch sponsored by Master Tech Truck & Equipment | Nebraska State Senators Invited to Attend | Exhibit Hall Break
12:30-1:30 PM - Breakout Session #2
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Led by NACO District Directors
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Derek Aldridge, Attorney, Perry Law Firm
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Gillian Schauer, Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA)
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Steven Kelso, Director Housing & RV Department, Nebraska Public Service Commission
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Elaine Menzel, NACO and Luke Bonkiewicz, NACO
1:45-2:30 PM - National Association of Counties EDGE Game Show
2:30-4:00 PM - NACO Business Meeting
4:00-4:30 PM - Exhibitor Door Prize Giveaways
4:30-6:00 PM - Urban & Micropolitan Counties Conversation - (Pending Room Location)
6:00 PM - Hospitality and Dinners - Younes South
Friday, December 19
7:00-9:00 AM - Legislative Forum & Breakfast
