Buy from CSI

• Discuss your project over the phone or in person.
• Provide relevant information regarding the products and services requested
• Schedule an on-site visit at your office/location
  • Measure the space produce a computer-generated design, if applicable
• If you decide to visit our showroom, we have demo products and answer your questions
• Provide you an official quote
• Work with you during the ordering process
• Provide an estimated delivery time
• Follow up with you after the products are delivered

Meet the CSI Sales Team:

Nancy Chanhdara
Sales Representative - Eastern Nebraska
Phone: 402-471-1233 Cell Phone: 402-405-5170
Email: Nancy.Chanhdara@nebraska.gov
 

Julia Wescoatt
Sales Representative - Western Nebraska
Cell Phone: 402-326-8328
Email: julia.wescoatt@nebraska.gov

Traci Gates
Sales Order Processing Coordinator
Phone: 402-471-1271
Email: traci.gates@nebraska.gov

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CSI Service Areas

Customer eligibility is based on Nebraska State Statute §83-145, “all departments, institutions, and agencies of this state which are supported in whole or in part by taxation for state purposes and all counties and other political subdivisions of this state shall purchase from the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services all articles required by them produced, printed, or manufactured by incarcerated men and women confined in facilities of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.”

Government Entities:

• State Government: All Departments, Commissions, Agencies, Divisions, Boards, Councils, Partnerships, Committees, Task Forces, and any other Offices
• City Government: City Council, Mayor’s Office, City Attorney, Building and Safety, Finance Department, Health Department, City Parks and Recreation, Planning Department, Public Works and Utilities Department, Urban Development Department, and various other departments depending on the individual city
• County Government: Board of Commissioners, County Courts, County Attorney, Treasurer, Clerk, Engineer, and various other departments depending on the individual county
• Federal Government in Nebraska
• All Courts: Nebraska Supreme Court, Nebraska Court of Appeals, District Courts, County Courts, Nebraska Drug and other Problem-Solving Courts, Juvenile Courts, and Worker’s Compensation Courts

Public Services & Jails:

• State Law Enforcement Agencies: Nebraska State Patrol
• Police Departments
• Sheriff Departments
• Local Jails: City or County Jails
• Fire Departments

Education & Libraries:

• Public Schools K-12
• Parochial Schools K-12
• University of Nebraska System: UNL, UNO, UNK, UNMC
• State Universities and Colleges: Peru State College, Wayne State College, Chadron State College
• Community Colleges: Mid Plains Community College, Western Nebraska Community College, Central Community College, Northeast Community College, Metropolitan Community College, Nebraska Indian Community College, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, Little Priest Tribal College, and Southeast Community College
• Non Profit Colleges and Universities: Doane University, Nebraska Wesleyan University, York College, Union College, Hastings College, Concordia University, Midland University, College of Saint Mary, and Creighton University
• Greek Houses
• Dormitories
• Public Libraries
• School Libraries

Non-Profit Entities:

• Non-Profit, Charitable, or Fraternal Organizations
• Churches
• Medical Facilities: County Hospitals, County Health Centers, Large Hospitals, or other Not-For-Profit Facilities plus all Veterans Homes

Items sold by CSI are not intended for resale. 

Unsure if you are eligible to purchase CSI products? Please contact a CSI sales representative

Mission: Building Opportunities

Cornhusker State Industries (CSI) is building opportunities for incarcerated men and women through meaningful work trajectories that serve as a foundation for transformative change and successful community reintegration.

CSI provides comprehensive training, education, and certification courses that equip individuals with the skills and confidence to successfully reenter their communities.

Our values: Individual Growth | Integrity | Engagement | Communication | Quality

• Individual Growth - We invest intentionally in CSI staff and workers to develop their individual potential and contribute to success inside and outside of the organization.
• Integrity - We strive to model integrity in all that we do, acknowledging that everyone plays an important role in demonstrating professional behavior and respect.
• Engagement - We seek to engage our stakeholders to sustain high levels of motivation, teamwork, collaboration and accomplishment.
• Communication - Communication is vitally important to propel our vision, share knowledge, offer feedback and celebrate success.
• Quality - Quality is built into all processes, products and services so that we may be a more effective organization.

TRANSFORM Nebraska is an integrated framework designed to comprehensively address the rehabilitation needs of individuals within the correctional system. By bringing together a wide range of rehabilitative services, programs, and initiatives under one cohesive umbrella, it incorporates multiple dimensions of rehabilitation, promoting personal growth, behavior change, and reentry success. 

The 5-Key Model for Reentry and Well-being Development™ is a transformative, evidence-based approach to rehabilitation that recognizes the inherent strengths within each individual. It is designed to support personal growth and long-term success by addressing the key components of well-being that are critical for successful reintegration into the community.

While Cornhusker State Industries workers can develop in all five key areas while employed, the most significant focus is Meaningful Work Trajectories. Workers can earn certificates and receive specialized training while employed at CSI, which can potentially expand their post-release employment opportunities. They also apply lessons learned to engage positively and build relationships with co-workers and employers and apply healthy thought patterns to effectively cope with potentially stressful workplace situations. 

CSI History

In 1886, the first industry shops were constructed in a large brick building, including:

• A Tailor shop
• Dry-cleaning shop
• Shoe shop [new and repairs]
• Furniture factory
• Mattress shop
• Laundry shop
• Paint shop
• Tobacco shop
• Broom factory
• Dental laboratory [making false teeth]
• Large-scale farming, dairy operation, and cannery

Many things used in the prison were made in the shops. The food, including meat and milk, came from the farming operations. We've come a long way since then!

The wicker rocking chair was made by the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) shop in 1920. While CSI does not make wicker items anymore, we still have a complete line of office furniture. 

CSI History

In 1886, the first industries shops were constructed in a large brick building and included a tailor shop, a dry-cleaning shop, new and repair shoe shop, furniture factory, mattresses, laundry, paint shop, tobacco shop, broom factory, dental laboratory making false teeth, a large-scale farming and dairy operation and a cannery. Much of everything used in the prison was made in the shops. The food, including meat and milk, came from the farming operation. We've come a long way since then!

The wicker rocker pictured on the right was made by the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) shop in 1920. While CSI does not make wicker items anymore, we still have a complete line of fine furniture for offices, schools, and libraries!

CSI Today

Today, CSI operates shops and programming in five NDCS institutions. We are a business and we use the techniques of a regular business to design – draft – engineer – manufacture – assemble – sew – stitch – recondition – refinish – reupholster – repair – print – paint – launder – finish – engrave – transcribe – market – sell – deliver products to our customers throughout Nebraska.

At the same time we are here to provide public service as explained in our mission page. Our product lines range from Braille transcription and repair to fine custom wood furniture, outdoor furnishings, printing, laundry service, janitorial products, clothing, dry goods and making all Nebraska license plates. We have 15 shops located within the Nebraska State Penitentiary, Reception and Treatment Center, Omaha Correctional Center, Nebraska Correctional Center for Women, and Tecumseh State Correctional Institution providing meaningful jobs and programming for hundreds of incarcerated men and women workers. In addition, CSI is responsible for the provision of incarcerated men and women road crews throughout the state that assist other state agencies and political subdivisions. We are always looking to expand our operations, thereby offering more programming opportunities for our incarcerated men and women workers. Our customers, other than state agencies, schools and libraries, include local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, city and county offices, churches, non profit organizations, medical centers, colleges and universities, including residential halls and greek houses. Read more about the CSI operations here to find out how CSI does its business. 

See some of the most frequently asked questions about correctional industries such as CSI.

Our Location

The CSI Sales, Administration and Warehouse Bulding is located at 800 Pioneers Boulevard, Lincoln, NE 68502 (click to view in Google Maps).

Deliveries to CSI are made using the 8th Street entrance to the Warehouse.

Our Showroom Hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm Central Time Monday through Friday (closed during State Holidays).

Accreditation

CSI is accredited by The American Correctional Association and the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections recognizing the attainment of excellence in the operation as a correctional industry.