Tom Carlson
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| Tom Carlson | |
| Nebraska State Senate District 38 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Non-partisan |
| Profession | Financial Advisor / Senator |
| Website | Biography |
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Tom Carlson (1941-) is a member of the Nebraska Unicameral representing District 38. He was first elected in 2006.
Background
Born December 9, 1941 in Holdrege, Nebraska, Sen. Carlson is a financial advisor from Holdridge, Nebraska. Prior to his election to the Nebraska Legislature, he served as a member of the Holdrege District 44 School Board. [1] Sen Carlson earned a bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Northern Colorado. He then received his PhD in education from the University of Iowa.[2] He is currently married to Margo Carlson with three children and is known to be Evangelical Free.
Education
Tom Carlson earned his Bachelors degree and is MS from the University of Northern Colorado in 1963 and 1964 respectively. He later earned his PhD from the University of Iowa in 1967.
Professional Experience
Tom Carlson began his professional experience at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh as a professor from 1967 to 1974. In that year, he became a professor at Taylor University. He served there until 1977, when he became a senior agent for Principal Financial Group until 2006. He now serves as a financial advisor.
Political Experience
Tom Carlson became a member of Holdrege District School Board in 1986 and served until 1994. In 1992, he was president of the board. He joined the Nebraska State Legislature in 2006 as a senator.
Organizations
Tom Carlson is involved with a number of organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, the Holdrege Rotary, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, the Nebraska Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, the Christian Homes Board, the Young Men's Christian Association Board, the Nebraska Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, the Holdrege Rotary Central Nebraska Associaiton of Insurance and Financial Advisors, the Holdrege Optimists, and the Church Board.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
Tom Carlson currently served on one non-legislative committee in 1983, the Holdrege Chamber of Commerce.
Committees
Tom Carlson currently serves on three legislative committees, the Agriculture Committee, the Business and Labor Committee, and the Natural Resources Committee.
Contact information
Sen. Tom Carlson
District 38
Room 1022
P.O. Box 94604
State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2732
Email: tcarlson@leg.ne.gov
External links
- Official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Official unicameral bio
- ↑ http://unicameralupdate.blogspot.com/2009/01/carlson-trades-ball-fields-for-public.html Unicameral Update, Carlson trades ball fields for public service, January 26, 2008
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