LINCOLN -- The NE Chamber Foundation recently announced Tim Craig has been selected to participate in Leadership Nebraska Class XVL.

Born and raised in the Sidney area, Adams Industries Chief Operations Officer Tim Craig is a resilient business and community leader. Craig has a diverse background spanning 15 years in law enforcement including patrol sergeant, and team leader for Cheyenne County SWAT. He brings extensive experience in leadership and problem-solving. 

Craig's devotion to Sidney and its people is shown by his service to local organizations. He volunteered with the Sidney Angels (a softball organization tailored for children and adults with disabilities)and is now volunteering as an instructor with the 4-H shotgun shooting sport program. As an enthusiastic participant for Sidney's E3 Program (Energizing Entrepreneurial Ecosystems), he plays a crucial role in the growth of a vibrant environment for entrepreneurs, offering guidance in business planning, securing funding, and navigating legal intricacies. He also serves as a Volunteer Advisory Board member of the Western Nebraska Community College CDL driver training program. Additionally, he is a graduate of Leadership Cheyenne County, where he honed his civic and business leadership skills.

At Adams Industries, he oversees operations across multiple divisions including Adams Trucking, Adams Logistics, Adams Warehousing and Adams Industrial Railroad, comprising about 125 employees. His responsibilities include expanding into new markets, strengthening customer relationships, negotiating contracts, defining operational standards and maintaining budgets.

Leadership Nebraska presented by Medica was founded in 2006 to identify current and emerging leaders throughout the state, enhance their leadership skills and deepen their knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing Nebraska. Participants are selected from across the state and possess a variety of backgrounds and diverse talents. All candidates have demonstrated an abiding interest in Nebraska and its future. The seven-month program covers a range of Nebraska issues, including economic development, workforce and education, agriculture and environment, health care, education, government and policy development.

"The Nebraska Chamber is pleased to welcome the new Leadership Nebraska class," said NE Chamber President Bryan Slone. "Once again, the class includes incredibly talented professionals from throughout the state who are already making a difference in their organizations and communities."