Staff
Mitch Doht- Director of Nebraska LTAP
(402) 472-7600
Mitch is a life-long Nebraskan who served as City Engineer and Director of Public Works for the City of York from 2013 to 2019. Prior to that he was County Engineer and Highway Superintendent for York County. He also has nearly five years of past experience with the Nebraska Department of Transportation, working in local projects. Mitch is a member of many professional associations. He is a licensed Civil Engineer, also holding several additional relevant licenses and certifications. His education includes a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from UNL and graduate work in Public Administration at UNO.
Megan Patent-Nygren- Training Program Coordinator
(402) 472-2190
Megan Patent-Nygren is a trainer whose work focuses on MUTCD and safety. Current classes include flagging, temporary traffic control and free device kits. She has been with Nebraska LTAP since 2014 and the University of Nebraska since 2003 in various training and outreach roles.
Linda Grummert- Training Program Coordinator
(308)-672-8226
Linda Grummert brings many years of administrative experience in county roads asset management, and computer records design and organization. Among her abilities are computer aided equipment records, equipment preventive maintenance, project job costing, ArcGIS online, and multiple public works software packages. She has also designed, implemented traffic sign inventory management, and repair records for two Nebraska counties.
Karla Chavez - Events Coordinator
(402) 472-5748
Karla Chavez is an Event Coordinator at Nebraska LTAP, specializing in organizing training programs and safety initiatives for transportation professionals. With strong planning, logistics, and communication skills, she ensures seamless events that promote safety education. Passionate about organization and efficiency, Karla is dedicated to enhancing processes and creating meaningful learning experiences.