The NRD staff has had a number of changes in the past few months, including new hires and promotions. 

Longtime Water Conservationist Dan Leininger retired in the June of 2023 after 19 years with the NRD. Succeeding him in the role is Kaleb Fritz. Kaleb is new to the NRD and is responsible for annual nitrogen management training events, as well as improving irrigation management throughout the district. 

Jessica Simants was recently hired to fill the water data assistant position. She will work closely with DeeDee Novotny, who has served as a water department secretary for 15 years and was recently promoted to water data specialist. Novotny is responsible for data management, including water use reporting, certification of irrigated acres, and operator or owner changes. 

Lead Engineering Technician Jeff Ball retired in July of 2023 after 45 years with the NRD. Following in his footsteps is Jacob Mitchell, who has worked for the NRD for a year as a water resources technician. His new title is civil engineering technician. 

Amanda McLeod previously served the NRD as the water data specialist. She has now moved into a water resources technician position. 

Welcome to all of our new hires, and congratulations to those in new roles!