Assistant elevated to Manager of Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District

BEATRICE - The Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District Board has voted to hire Scott Sobotka as the new General Manager of the Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District.

Sobotka has served the District for 22 years...initially as a Land Resources Specialist and most recently as the District’s Assistant Manager. He lives near Tobias with his wife Wendee and daughters Jaicee, Josiee and Jaylee.

The hiring follows the retirement in December of longtime General Manager, David Clabaugh, who has served as GM since 2004. Clabaugh began his career with the Upper Big Blue NRD in York in 1979, before coming to the Lower Big Blue in 1987 as a Water Resources Specialist.

Board Chairman Steve Kelley thanked Clabaugh for his years of service and welcomed Sobotka to his new role.

Clabaugh said, “I’ve had the privilege to work with a great board and staff over the years…..I’ll keep in touch”. He said he’s looking forward to more time spent with wife Lisa and their family in addition to pursuing his favorite past time… hunting.

Sobotka said, “I want to thank the board for this opportunity, and I look forward to continuing to work with the staff, board and stakeholders of the District to protect our natural resources.”