Ken Schilz
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| Ken Schilz | |
| Nebraska State Senate District 47 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2008 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Non-partisan |
| Profession | Farmer / Senator |
| Website | Biography |
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Ken Schilz (1969-) is a member of the Nebraska Unicameral representing District 47. He was first elected in 2008.
Born January 17, 1969 in Ogallala, Nebraska, Sen. Cornett is a farmer from Ogallala, NE. He is a member of the Keith County Foundation Board; Nebraska Cattleman, Ogallala City Planning and Zoning Commission, Nebraska Water Policy Task Force; board of directors, Nebraska Water Users (president), and the Governor’s Platte River Advisory Group. [1]
Education
Ken Schilz earned his Bachelors degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1992.
Professional Experience
Ken Schilz worked as a farmer for McGinley Schilz Company from 1992 to 1995. Since 1995, Schilz has worked as a supervisor for McGinley Schilz
Political Experience
Ken Schilz began his political experience on the Nebraska Water Users Board of Directors in 1995. From 2000 to 2004, Schilz worked on the Governor's Platte River Advisory Committee. Since 2007, he has served on the Ogallala Planning and Zoning Committee and in 2008 Schilz joined the Nebraska State Legislature as a senator.
Organizations
Ken Schilz is currently involved with a number of committees, including the Keith County Community Foundation Board of Directors, Knights of Columbus, Nebraska Farm Bureau, Ogallala/Keith County Chamber of Commerce, Saint Luke's Catholic Church, Keith County Community Foundation Board, Ogallala Elks Club, Ogallala Planning Commission Board, Water Education Committee for Lake McConaughy Visitors Center, Rotary Club, Keith County Area Development, Keith County Area Development, Western Irrigation District Member, Nebraska Water Users, Nebraska Water Users, Nebraska Cattlemen, and the Boy Scouts of America.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
Ken Schilz currently serves on the Twin Platte Natural Resources District Integrated Management Plan Task Force, Ogallala Planning and Zoning Committee, Twin Platte Natural Resources District Stakeholder Task Force, and the Nebraska Water Policy Task Force, 2003-present.
Committees
Ken Schilz currently serves on the Agriculture Committee, the Business and Labor Committee, and the Natural Resources Committee.
Contact information
Sen. Ken Schilz
District 47
Room 1202
P.O. Box 94604
State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2616
Email: kschilz@leg.ne.gov
External links
- Official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
References
- ↑ Official unicameral bio He is currently married to Deb Schilz with two children and is known to be Catholic.
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