Family: Wife: Judith; 3 Children: Martha, Andrew, J. Braden

Born: 12/29/1935 Geneva, NE

Home: Omaha, Nebraska

Religion: Presbyterian

Education: JD, Creighton University, 1964 BA, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 1957

Profession: Attorney, John E. Nelson, Attorney at Law, 1969-present Attorney, William B. Craig and Associates, 1964-1969 Commander, United States Naval Reserve, 1964-1986 Commander, United States Navy, 1957-1960

Political: Senator, Nebraska State Legislature, 2006-present Member, Nebraska Republican State Central Committee, 1974-1978 Chief Deputy, Douglas County Election Commissioner - Omaha, 1970-1978 Member, Douglas County Republican Central Committee, 1970-1978 Member, Douglas County Young Republicans, 1964-1970

Congressional Membership: Member, Sentencing and Recidivism Task Force

Organization Membership: President, Board of Advisors, Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation, 2005 Board Member, Central High School Foundation, 2000-2002 Co-President, Central High School Parents, Educators, Pupils, 2000-2002 Fellow, Nebraska State Bar Foundation, 1998 President, Kiwanis Club of Omaha, Incorporated, 1982 Member, Omaha Toastmasters Club #229, 1969 Member, Nebraska and Omaha Bar Associations, 1964

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