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2026 NSRC Elections

2026 NSRC ELECTIONS-Open to all AARC/NSRC Members

All NSRC/AARC Members are welcome to vote for the following open positions:

1. Delegate B
2. Secretary
3. Lincoln Director
4. President Elect
5. Vice President Elect



Voting ends March 10th, 2026. Newly elected board members will be announced at the 2026 NSRC Spring Conference.
1.You must be an NSRC/AARC Member. Please provide your AARC membership number-Before voting, please ensure your membership is up to date:(Required.)
2.Please vote for 2026 NSRC Delegate B:


NAME: Becky Clinard RRT
CURRENT POSITION: Nebraska Methodist College Clinical Educator, Diagnostics RT Nebraska Pulmonary Specialties, PRN RRT Madonna Rehab and Ambassador

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: AAS in Respiratory Care; BS in Healthcare Management, MS in Learning and Talent Development

YEARS OF RESPIRATORY CARE EXPERIENCE: 17 years
A.A.R.C. MEMBERSHIP (YEARS): 6 years

PAST N.S.R.C. / A.A.R.C. POSITIONS, ACTIVITIES AND/OR CONTRIBUTIONS:
NSRC Secretary 2024-2026 Student Committee 2023-2025- Assist with coordination and planning of annual student event. HOSA Conference NSRC booth attendee

BRIEFLY DESCRIBE WHY YOU WANT TO BE AN N.S.R.C. BOARD MEMBER:
Participating on the board gives me an opportunity to support my profession. With my term as the NSRC Secretary coming to an end, I am looking for another opportunity to serve and advocate the RT profession. I would like to continue to serve as a Delegate.


NAME: Lil O'Neill MA, RRT

CURRENT POSITION: Manager of Respiratory Care & Pulmonary Rehab at Bryan Health

EDUCATION BACKGROUND: Master's Degree in Management

YEARS OF RESPIRATORY CARE EXPERIENCE: 42
YEARS OF AARC MEMBERSHIP: 35

PAST NSRC/AARC POSITIONS, ACTIVITES, OR CONTRIBUTIONS:
Past NSRC positions: Secretary, Vice-President, & President Currently a member of the NSRC-Policies & Best Practice Committee

BRIEFLY DESCRIBE WHY YOU WANT TO BE AN NSRC BOARD MEMBER:
Being a respiratory therapist and serving in a leadership role for many years, I have been able to share my expertise and knowledge within my organization and at the state level. I have fostered connections, promoted collaborated, and encourage engagement within our profession. I continue to learn ways to promote the advancement of our profession. I would like the opportunity to work with fellow respiratory therapists to strengthen our profession at the state and national levels.(Required.)
3.Please vote for the 2026 NSRC Secretary:

NAME: Elissa Garey RRT

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy from Metropolitan Community College (May 2025), Bachelor's in Communication with an Emphasis in Journalism from Grace University (May 2001)


CURRENT POSITION: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner, Nebraska Medicine

YEARS OF RESPIRATORY CARE EXPERIENCE: 1
A.A.R.C. MEMBERSHIP (YEARS): 1

PAST N.S.R.C. / A.A.R.C. POSITIONS, ACTIVITIES AND/OR CONTRIBUTIONS:
I am a new respiratory therapist with no prior experience.

BRIEFLY DESCRIBE WHY YOU WANT TO BE AN N.S.R.C. BOARD MEMBER:
I am thankful for a new career in respiratory care. Life is full of chances to create something meaningful. I look forward to each moment in patient care, and want to share my enthusiasm with the respiratory community. I believe my background in writing will be an asset to the Secretary position.(Required.)
4.Please vote for the 2026 NSRC Lincoln Director

NAME: Scott Essink RRT

CURRENT POSITION: Respiratory Care Lead State of Nebraska DHHS

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: AAS

YEARS OF RESPIRATORY CARE EXPERIENCE: 16

A.A.R.C. MEMBERSHIP (YEARS): 16

PAST N.S.R.C. / A.A.R.C. POSITIONS, ACTIVITIES AND/OR CONTRIBUTIONS:
None

BRIEFLY DESCRIBE WHY YOU WANT TO BE AN N.S.R.C. BOARD MEMBER:
I have spent my whole respiratory career in unique positions, starting right out of school with a Lincoln DME full-time in 2009. Shortly after getting my RRT I began contracting with Hospice companies in Nebraska offering my respiratory services via consultation, equipment set-up, etc. I traveled the State of Nebraska two to three times per month on a limited basis contracting with over 10 Hospice providers in Nebraska. I continued this until COVID limited access for my services in early 2021. In 2011 I accepted the position with the State of Nebraska DHHS performing diagnostic evaluations, chest percussive therapies, and telehealth across the State to all 24-hour facilites in Nebraska. I love what I do, and want to serve my fellow RT's in this Lincoln Area Director position to bless them as I have been blessed.(Required.)
5.Please Vote for President Elect
* At this time there is no names submitted-Write in only
6.Please Vote for Vice President Elect
* At this time there is no names submitted-Write in only