LESLI MIKENAS is the Public Relations Specialist and the Technical Services Support Coordinator for the NSE.  Lesli is a graduate of Purdue University-Calumet with a degree in Public Relations.  Prior to joining NSE, she was employed by Porter County Government, ran a local franchise pizza company, and was self-employed in the residential/commercial cleaning services business.  The most important aspect of her life is family, her husband and two daughters.