Education:
JD, University of Nebraska, 1970
MA, Philosophy, University of Nebraska, 1965
BA, Philosophy, University of Nebraska, 1963.

Professional Experience:
Partner, Kaufman, Nelson, and Patlee, 1999-present
Attorney, Lamson, Dugan, and Murray, Omaha, Nebraska, 1999-present
Attorney, Kennedy, Holland, DeLacy, and Swoboda, 1985-1990
Chief of Staff/Executive Vice President, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, 1982-1985
Chief Executive Officer, Central Nebraska Insurance Group, 1972-1981
Director, Nebraska Department of Insurance, 1975-1976
Lay Minister.

Political Experience:
Senator, United States Senate, 2000-present
Governor, State of Nebraska, 1990-1998
Democratic Nominee, United States Senate, 1996
Campaign Manager, Democratic Presidential Candidates, 1976, 1980.

Organizations:
Co-Chair, Ethanol Across America, 2004-present
Co-Chair, United States-Russian Federation Parliamentary Council, 2004
Chair, Western Governor's Association, 1996
President, Council of State Governments, 1995
Co-Founder/Chair, Governor's Ethanol Coalition, 1991, 1994
Chair, Nation Education Goals Panel, 1993
American Bar Association
Eagle Scout, Boys Scouts of America
Board Member, Boy Scouts of America Mid America Council
Trustee, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
Board Member, Nebraska Community Foundation
Nebraska State Bar Association
Board Chair, The Nelson Institute
Omaha Bar Association
Rockbrook United Methodist Church
Senate New Democrat Coalition
Board Member, Teammates of Nebraska.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Co-Chair, Senate Air Force Caucus, 2007
Co-Chair, High Tech Working Group, 2005-2006
Co-chair, Congressional Sportsman's Caucus, 2005-2006
Co-vice-Chair, Senate Centrist Coalition, 2005
Member, Space Power Caucus, 2004
United States- Russian Federation Parliamentary Council, 2004.

Committees:
Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, Member
Appropriations, Member
Armed Services, Member
Rules and Administration, Member
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Member
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Member
Subcommittee on Domestic and Foreign Marketing, Inspection, and Plant and Animal Health, Member
Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, Member
Subcommittee on Energy, Science and Technology, Member
Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Member
Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Member
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Chair
Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, Member
Subcommittee on Personnel, Member
Subcommittee on Rural Revitalization, Conservation, Forestry and Credit, Member
Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Chair