Elected to Nebraska Legislature: 2008; re-elected 2012

Born Jan. 17, 1969, in Ogallala.

Education: Graduate of Ogallala High School; University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.S. in business administration).

Family: Married Debra Clark, May 23, 1992; two children: Jacob and Elizabeth.

Occupation: Cattle feeder, farmer.

Member: Keith County Foundation Board; Nebraska Cattleman; Ogallala City Planning and Zoning Commission; Nebraska Water Policy Task Force; board of directors, Nebraska Water Users (president); Governor’s Platte River Advisory Group; president, Keith County Area Development; St. Luke’s Catholic Church.

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