Appointed to Nebraska Legislature: Nov. 2, 2007, to replace Mick Mines, who resigned; elected to Legislature 2008; re-elected 2010

Born Nov. 11, 1964, in Sioux City, I.A.

Education: Graduate of Omaha South High School, 1983; Creighton University (B.A.), 1987 and (J.D.), 1991.

Family: Married Shelly, June 3, 1995; three children: Spencer, Kyle and Nathan.

Occupation: Attorney.

Former: Douglas County Election Commissioner (2000-03); Douglas County Chief Deputy Election Commisioner (1996-2000).

Member: Omaha Barristers (president, 2000-01); St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church.

Former member: Sanitary and Improvement District 379 (chairman).

Read the Unicameral Update’s feature article on Sen. Lautenbaugh.