Lavon Heidemann
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| Lavon Heidemann | |
| Nebraska State Senate District 1 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Non-partisan |
| Profession | Foreman / Senator |
| Website | Biography |
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Lavon Heidemann (1958-) is a member of the Nebraska Unicameral representing District 1. He was first elected in 2004.
Background
Lavon Heidemann was born in Pawnee City, Nebraska on October 24, 1958 and raised in Elk Creek, Nebraska. He is currently married to Robin Heidemann with three children and is known to be Lutheran.
Senator Heidemann is a farmer from Pawnee City in Pawnee County, Nebraska. Prior to his election to the Nebraska Legilsature, Heidemann was a member of the Elk Creek School Board. Formerly, he worked as a drilling foreman in Alaska[1] .
Education
Lavon Heidemann earned his diploma from Elk Creek High School in 1977 and attended the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership in 2006.
Professional Experience
Lavon Heidemann was a drilling foreman for Longyear Drilling Corporation from 1978 to 1982 and a general foreman for Christensen Boyles Corporation from 1982 to 1995. Heidemann also has professional experience as a dairy farmer.
Political Experience
Lavon Heidemann began his political experience as a member of the Elk Creek Board of Education in 1996 and joined the Nebraska senate in 2004, where he currently serves as a senator.
Organizations
Lavon Heidemann is currently involved with a number of organizations, including the Fire District Board, Midwest Council of State Governments, Elk Creek Young Men's Club, Agriculture Builders of Nebraska, Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership, Fire district board, Nebraska Boundary Commission, Nebraska Cattlemen, Pawnee County Farm Bureau, Saint Peter's Lutheran Church, and the Southeast Nebraska Feeders and Breeders.
Committees
Lavon Heidemann currently serves on the Appropriations Committee and the Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee.
Contact information
Sen. Lavon Heidemann
District 1
Room 1004
P.O. Box 94604
State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2733
Email: lheidemann@leg.ne.gov
External links
- Official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
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