Gov. Pillen Appoints Interim Economic Development Director
Jul 3, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Maureen Larsen to serve as the Interim Director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED).
Larsen currently serves as General Counsel to the Governor and as Deputy Director of the Policy Research Office. Larsen will transition from her current role to the interim role on Monday, July 21.
She earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont.
Governor Pillen thanks Director K.C. Belitz for his service. Belitz’s final day with the state is Friday, July 18.