Task Force, Committees, and Professional Organizations

State Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling

The State Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling and Addiction Services was created as part of LB1083 Behavioral Health Reform. Members of the committee have a demonstrated interest, commitment and specialized knowledge, experience, or expertise relating to the provision of problem gambling and addiction services in the State of Nebraska. The committee consists of twelve members appointed by the Governor.

The committee is responsible to the division and will conduct regular meetings, provide advice and assistance to the division relating to the provision of problem gambling and addiction services in the State of Nebraska, evaluate applications for funding from the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund and make recommendations related to disbursements for the fund, promote the interests of consumers and their families, provide reports as requested by the division, and engage in such other activities as directed or authorized by the division.

Current committee members include:

• John Bekins, Region 6/Omaha
• Carol Berglund, Region 5/Lincoln
• Dennis Buckley, Region 5/Lincoln
• Carmen Engelhardt, Region 3/Hastings
• Teresa Fitzgerald, Region 5/Malcom
• Janet French, Region 6/Omaha
• Sherrie Geier, Region 5/Lincoln
• John Hill, Region 6/Omaha
• Steven Jung, Region 5/Lincoln
• Dennis McNeilly, Region 6/Omaha
• Steve Sloup, Region 5/Lincoln
• Ken Timmerman, Region 6/Omaha

More information about the Committee including meeting agendas and minutes can be found at the Department of Health and Human Services website at http://www.dhhs.ne.gov/beh/gam/saccgam.htm.