Appointed to Nebraska Legislature: Feb. 6, 2017, to replace Bill Kintner, who resigned; elected 2018 and 2022

Born Dec. 11, 1950, in Lincoln.

Education: Graduate of Elmwood Public School (valedictorian), 1969; University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.S. in math, with honors), 1973.

Family: Married Peggy Sue Bogenreif, Dec. 24, 1972; five children: Andy, Tom, Mary, Sarah and Debbie: 13 grandchildren.

Occupation: Banker, insurance agent, tax preparer

Former: Actuary

Member: president, Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation; board member, Victory Church; adjutant and bugler, Sons of the American Legion. Former member: government relations board, Nebraska Bankers Association; trustee, Nebraska Bankers Association Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association; treasurer, Sigma Nu Fraternity Building Association.