Staff

Interim Executive Director
402.471.2941
ben.rhodes@nebraska.gov

Ben Rhodes is the Interim Executive Director of the NEB. He administers the agency's operations and programs, collaborates with industry stakeholders on projects and policy, and represents the NEB at industry functions and other events.

Ben joined the NEB staff in 2022 as the Ethanol Program Manager, overseeing the NEB's research and technical projects as well as contributing to policy and market development efforts. He holds a B.A. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is currently pursuing his MBA at the same institution.

Marketing & Finance Manager
402.471.2941
amber.rucker@nebraska.gov

Contact Amber for general inquiries; industry statistics; grants, budget and finances; marketing spending, and communications, media, promotions and event requests.

Amber joined the NEB staff in 2016 and holds a journalism and public relations degree from Northwest Missouri State University, and a Master of Arts in grant writing, management and evaluation from Concordia University Chicago.