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Museum Staff



Jeremy Steele
- Manager of Exhibitions and Collections. Jeremy became involved with the museum as a volunteer in 2005. He is responsible for museum operations, educational outreach and coordinating volunteers.

Email: jsteele4@unl.edu - Phone: 402-472-8389

Mark Nickolaus - Museum Assistant Manager - Mark has been involved with the museum since 1998. He provides knowledge of the tractors on display along with many of those manufactured throughout history. Mark also is familiar with the progress and development of the museum throughout its history.

Email: marknickolaus@gmail.com - Phone: 402-472-8389



Lou Leviticus
- Museum Curator - Lou was the director of the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory during the mid 70's through the mid 90's. Lou provides first hand knowledge of tractor testing and has numerous engineering contacts located around the world.

Email: lleviticus1@unl.edu - Phone: 402-472-8389


Bill Splinter
- Museum Director Emeritus- Bill was instrumental in the development of the museum. He is one of the incorporators of the Museum Friends organization. He served as Head of the Department of Agricultural Engineering throughout the development and construction of the current Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory.

Email: wsplinter1@unl.edu - Phone: 402-472-8384