| Appointed to Nebraska Legislature- Nov. 15, 2023, to replace Tom Briese, who resigned
Born Oct. 27, 1951, in West Point.
Education- Graduate of West Point High School, 1970; University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1974.
Family- Married Kay Christensen, June 5, 1976; three children- Chris, Jon and Jordan.
Occupation- Farmer/rancher
Former- Teacher, banker
Member- Ag Builders of Nebraska; Nebraska Cattlemen; Nebraska Farm Bureau; Christ Lutheran Church; St. Paul Library Foundation; vice-president, KAAPA Coop Board.
Former member- Howard County Foundation (treasurer); St. Paul Board of Education; Nebraska State Board of Education.
Honors and awards- Outstanding LEAD Alumni; Friend of Education, Nebraska State Education Association; Elaine Stuhr Leadership and Advocacy Award, Nebraska Excellence in Career Education; Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement; Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary. |