Are you keeping both hands on the wheel as you drive toward safety? To kick off National Safety Month, join host Jim Seibert on Driving the Line for an insightful conversation with a special guest, Vicki Kramer, the Director of the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT). Vicki shares her career journey and valuable resources to support our drivers on the road. This episode emphasizes the critical importance of safety in transportation, employee engagement, roadway safety, and overall well-being. Tune in and commit to prioritizing safety this month and beyond!
Find out more about National Safety Month here: https://www.nsc.org/workplace/national-safety-month?srsltid=AfmBOoo0LMcU-NTlQQ79E7PPTi_SB9hu4Ay_4yMu9_qCCDvl4JBx0BdJ
More about Vicki Kramer:
Vicki Kramer was appointed Director of the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) by Governor Jim Pillen in 2022. She led NDOT’s Communications and Public Policy Division from 2016 – 2020, and prior to her appointment, she was Chief of Staff for Kiewit Infrastructure’s Market and Strategies Group.
With a background in public policy, innovative financing, and integrated project delivery, her leadership has driven innovation for NDOT, including the state’s entry into public financing and the launch of an Infrastructure Hub that supports local public agencies in securing federal grants. She’s a vocal proponent of increased safety measures, including driver accountability and safe systems approaches.
She chairs the AASHTO Committee on Transportation System Security and Resilience and the Governance Committee of the I-80 Corridor Coalition, and serves as the State Infrastructure Coordinator and Transportation Advisor for the National Governor’s Association. She is a member of several boards and committees, including the AASHTO-AGC-ARBA Joint Committee and the University of Nebraska Lincoln’s Civil Engineering Industry Advisory Board.
Vicki served in the Nebraska Army National Guard (NEARNG) for 14 years. She holds a Master’s of Public Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and two Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.