Jim Pillen
Governor of Nebraska since 2023
Jim Pillen (born December 31, 1955)[1] is an American Republican politician, veterinarian, and businessman who is the 41st and current Governor of Nebraska since 2023. He is a member of the Republican Party.[2]
Jim Pillen | |
|---|---|
.jpg) | |
| 41st Governor of Nebraska | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2023 | |
| Lieutenant | Joe Kelly |
| Preceded by | Pete Ricketts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 31, 1955 Columbus, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Suzanne Pillen |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Nebraska, Lincoln (BS) Kansas State University (DVM) |
| Website | Campaign website |
| College football career | |
| No. 29 | |
| Position | Defensive back |
| Career history | |
| College | Nebraska (1975–1978) |
| High school | Lakeview (Columbus, Nebraska) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Pillen was born in Columbus, Nebraska. He studied at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Kansas State University.
From 1975 to 1978, he was a defensive back for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team.[3]
Before entering politics, Pillen was a farmer and is a practicing veterinarian. He also works as chair of Pillen Family Farms.[4]
References
change- ↑ "Jim Pillen - 1978 - Football". University of Nebraska. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
- ↑ Panetta, Brent D. Griffiths, Grace. "Jim Pillen defeats crowded field and Trump ally to win GOP Nebraska governor primary". Business Insider. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ Murtaugh, Jerry; Sheil, Jimmy; Rosenthal, Brian; Achola, George; Brashaw, Brian (October 1, 2015). If These Walls Could Talk: Nebraska Cornhuskers: Stories From the Nebraska Cornhuskers Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box. Triumph Books. ISBN 978-1-63319-330-7.
- ↑ "The Founding Story of Pillen Family Farms and What Comes Next | Jim Pillen - Popular Pig". Retrieved May 5, 2022.
This short article about a person from the United States can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.