Jake Frerichs

Jake Frerichs is an experienced IT professional currently serving as a Systems Analyst at Nebraska Public Power District since March 2022. Previously, Jake held the position of Utility IT Manager at the City of Hastings, NE, from June 2016 to March 2022, where responsibilities included managing IT/OT industrial control systems, corporate network infrastructure, and aligning operational technology strategies with business priorities. Prior to that, Jake worked as a Network and Systems Administrator, overseeing complex enterprise systems and networks, and as a Senior Systems Engineer at Flatwater Tech from October 2007 to May 2016, providing comprehensive support for operating systems and hardware. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in IT Operations Management from Bellevue University and an Associate of Applied Science in Electronics, Computers, and Networking Technology from Central Community College Hastings NE.