Tech Nebraska 2024 Chairperson Announced

Chris Dill To Serve as 2024 Tech Nebraska Executive Committee and Advisory Board Chair

​LINCOLN, NE – Tech Nebraska is excited to announce that Chris Dill, chief information officer at Kiewit Corporation, will serve as the 2024 Chair of the Tech Nebraska Executive Committee and Advisory Board.

“The value and impact of technology in virtually every facet of our lives are immeasurable, and it’s crucial that companies and people across our state continue to have access to new, advancing technologies to ensure we’re maximizing opportunities for growth and development in the state,” said Chris Dill. “I’m honored and excited to be the 2024 chair of this important group that’s focused on this work,” said Dill. 

In 2023, Tech Nebraska formed in partnership with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry to convene technology partners, foster a more diverse and inclusive technology workforce, and advocate for pro-growth, tech-focused public policies across the state.

“It comes with great excitement that we introduce and announce Chris Dill as the founding Chair of the Tech Nebraska Executive Committee and Advisory Board,” said Laurel Oetken, Executive Director of Tech Nebraska.

“Chris has a clear vision for what Tech Nebraska can become. I have no doubt that because of Chris’ exceptional leadership and wealth of experience as a technology leader for one of Nebraska’s largest businesses, Tech Nebraska will help grow and shape the technology landscape in Nebraska for many years to come,” said Oetken.  
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Companies and technology leaders interested in membership or involvement with Tech Nebraska can visit technologynebraska.com for more information.

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About Chris Dill: Chris Dill joined Kiewit in October 2013 as chief technology officer. In that role, Chris was responsible for all technology infrastructure, software development and field technology at Kiewit in the company’s operations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. For the past seven years, Chris has served as the vice president and CIO of Kiewit Technology Group, leading more than 600 professionals responsible for technology planning, development, deployment, and support across Kiewit. In Chris’ nearly 30 years of experience in technology leadership and development roles at Fortune 1000 companies – all headquartered in Nebraska – to help them more effectively use technology to deliver strong operational and financial business results, improve performance, and attract and retain great talent. Chris has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice/Pre-Law from the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

About Kiewit: Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Guam. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; power; oil, gas and chemical; water; marine; building; industrial and mining. Kiewit had 2023 revenues of $17.1 billion and employs 31,100 staff and craft employees.

About the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry: The NE Chamber is the largest, statewide business association, proudly serving its members since 1912. It is where members of the business community gather to help make Nebraska the best place to own, operate and grow a business. Focused on delivering economic and workforce growth and a competitive business climate, members also gain a network of experienced, connected business leaders across the state. For more information visit nechamber.com.
 
About Tech Nebraska: Tech Nebraska’s mission is to strengthen the state’s position as a leader in the future of technology and innovation and advocate for tech-forward public policies. The organization announced its formation in December of 2022 in partnership with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Tech Nebraska is in the process of building capacity, with senior and executive-level information and technology officers helping to create the founding advisory board. Companies interested in involving their chief information and technology officers may contact Tech Nebraska’s Executive Director Laurel Oetken at [email protected]. Learn more at technologynebraska.com.