Dawson Public Power District is pleased to announce the hiring of Carmen Ackerman as Manager of Finance and Administration. Under her new role, Ackerman will be responsible for all financial aspects of the District.
Ackerman is a Gothenburg native and has spent her entire career in the finance and accounting profession. A certified public accountant (CPA) and certified management accountant (CMA), she brings more than 25 years of experience in financial management.
“I’m looking forward to being a value-added member of the team,” Ackerman said. “I look forward to the challenge of learning a new industry and assisting Dawson PPD as we transition into Platte River Public Power and Irrigation District.”
Ackerman and her husband, Mike, have three children. They reside in Gothenburg.
OTHER NEWS
Tree Trimming to begin NOVEMBER 2 in HERSHEY
Leetch Tree Service, a contractor hired by Dawson PPD, will begin trimming trees and limbs in the Hershey area starting Monday, November 2, 2026.
Important Transfer Switch Policy Updates You Need to Know
If you are planning to install a backup generator or update your existing standby power setup, please take note of recent updates to Dawson PPD’s installation policies.
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