Mike Friend

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Mike Friend
Nebraska State Senate District 10
Incumbent
Assumed office 2002
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Non-partisan
Profession	Technical Writer / Senator
Website	Biography

Mike Friend (1961-) is a member of the Nebraska Unicameral representing District 10. He was first elected in 2002.

Background

Mike Friend was writer/journalist by profession, having earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Creighton University in 1998. He attended University of Nebraska School of Law for one year. Prior to his election to the Nebraska Legislature, Friend wrote for the Nebraska City News-Press, and was a sports writer and editor with the Grand Island Independent. He was also a technical writer for two computer magazines at Sandhills Publishing in Lincoln, Nebraska.^[1]

Mike Friend was born, and subsequently raised, in Omaha, Nebraska on October 4, 1961. Friend is currently married to Jacqueline Williams with four children and is known to be Catholic.

Education

Mike Friend attended Kearney State College from 1980 to 1982, earned his Bachelors degree in journalism from Creighton University in 1985, and attended Creighton University Law School in 1987.

Professional Experience

Mike Friend began his professional experience as a technical writer for First Data Resources in 1996. In 1997, he worked as both a writer for Smart Computing Magazine and as an account manager for Sitel Corporation. He also began his current occupation in 1997 as a writer and editor for the First National Bank of Omaha.

Political Experience

Mike Friend joined the Nebraska State Legislature as a senator in 2002.

Organizations

Mike Friend is currently involved with a few organizations, including Knights of Columbus, Saint James Parish Administrative Committee, and the Omaha Summer Arts Festival.

Committees

Mike Friend currently serves on the Revenue Committee.

Contact information

Sen. Mike Friend
District 10
Room 1212
P.O. Box 94604
State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2718
Email: mfriend@leg.ne.gov

External links

• Official Nebraska State legislature website
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002

References

1. ↑ Unicameral Update, From the diamond to the Capitol, Friend makes play, January 26, 2008

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