Jerome Wohleb

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Jerome Wohleb

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Last election

May 14, 2024

Education

Graduate

University of Utah, David Eccles School of Business, 2009

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Birthplace

Minden, Neb.

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Pharmacist

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Jerome Wohleb ran for election to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents to represent District 5. He lost in the primary on May 14, 2024.

Wohleb completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jerome Wohleb was born in Minden, Nebraska. He attended Kearney State College, earned a graduate degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1979, and a graduate degree from the University of Utah, David Eccles School of Business in 2009. His career experience includes working as a pharmacist.

Wohleb has been affiliated with the following organizations:

• University of Nebraska Foundation
• Nebraska Pharmacy Association
• Nebraska Hospital Association
• Lincoln Leadership
• University of Colorado
• Midwestern University
• Professional Executive Leadership Alliance
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
• Arizona Pharmacy Association

Elections

2024

See also: Nebraska State Board of Regents election, 2024

General election

General election for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 5

Incumbent Robert Schafer defeated Gary L. Rogge in the general election for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 5 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Schafer (Nonpartisan)	63.5	61,916
	Submit photo	Gary L. Rogge (Nonpartisan)	36.5	35,603

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 97,519
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 5

Incumbent Robert Schafer and Gary L. Rogge defeated Jerome Wohleb in the primary for University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 5 on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Schafer (Nonpartisan)	55.1	22,606
✔	Submit photo	Gary L. Rogge (Nonpartisan)	25.7	10,562
		Jerome Wohleb (Nonpartisan)	19.2	7,873

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 41,041
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jerome Wohleb completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wohleb's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a fifth generation Nebraskan that was born in a small Nebraskan town and now live in Lincoln. I have studied at all four University of Nebraska campuses, and served as faculty at nine universities in four states. I have provided director-level leadership at large institutions for 30 years, including 19-years membership on three boards of directors. I am married and have 3 boys with the youngest enrolled into UNL this fall.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• My top priority would be to address the current labor crisis. Multiple studies indicate that Nebraska will have a critical shortage of several professions in the next 5 years. The ongoing lack of applicants to our universities is concerning. We need to turn this around for our economy, for our health and also for our future.
• The University is expected to provide a unique offering to post-secondary students to expand Nebraska’s educational offerings to advanced learning. The universities’ role should drive growth, innovation, advancement and knowledge for business and professional needs. Creating better academics, improved athletics and research is needed to recruit top talent to Nebraska.
• Education is expensive for both our students and our taxes. We need to address both and I am confident there are many solutions. Appropriately managing costs is a challenge I have successfully faced in most of my leadership roles over my career. Thoughtful review of expenditures is necessary to avoid indiscriminate cuts in services and programs. Collaboration within departments could create efficiencies. Innovation can cut utility costs, while being eco-friendly. Innovation in class management could help students be more successful by offering in person, online or internships while allowing research revenues by faculty to help manage expense.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Healthcare is a key driver for me and we all expect it to be available when we need it. I am gravely concerned we will not have enough healthcare providers (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and many other professionals) unless someone takes immediate action. The old adage that if you do not have your health, you have nothing.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Most individuals that have worked with me over the past 40-years have commented on following qualities: leadership, collaboration, excellence-driven, futuristic (strategic), compassionate, innovative and trustworthy. Therefore, this role should compliment my qualities based on past performance. My passion for life-long learning and process improvement may also be helpful.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Whether you are a republican, a democrat or an independent voter, you all know that leadership is important. The Board of Regents is expected to play a key leadership role in selecting the top ranking positions at each university. Therefore, I feel compelled to run for Regent so our state can be better positioned to make the right decisions which impact our academics, our athletics and our university rankings. I did graduate from UNMC when we were considered a top 10 pharmacy college. Based on the last college rankings from Fiske Guide to Colleges for 2024, UNL was average. Our young adults deserve better, our state deserves better, we can do better! Nebraska universities need a lot of change to compete nationally for top talent, top faculty and innovative programs. Let's get serious and bring Nebraska back to national status.

What legacy would you like to leave?

My primary role is to leave this place better than I found it. In particular, I am running for this office to improve our education process at our universities.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Landing on the moon,

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Helped on the family farm and local farmers (8 years)

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Leadership is essential for setting the course correction at our Universities. Currently UNL is ranked last place for Big 10 schools for student return of investment (ROI). Most rankings put UNL as average or over 150th for Universities in the USA. This needs change which is a primary reason why I am running for regent.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Leadership, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Innovation, and Academic experience

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Campaign website

Wohleb’s campaign website stated the following:

“	WHY AM I RUNNING: Our universities are not creating enough teachers, doctors, and other highly skilled graduates. Without change, our children need better opportunities, our healthcare is at risk, and Nebraska’s future success will be questionable. Leadership, commitment, innovation and hard work is needed to turn this trend around. As a small-town farm boy, I know hard work. As a pharmacist, I know commitment to healthcare. As an educator, I have been committed to students as a faculty member for 7 universities in 4 states which gives me experience in academia. As a pharmacy director and board member for 25 years, I thrive on innovation and leadership. I ask for your vote for the Board of Regents as the district 5 representative. Give future generations what they deserve, opportunities for Nebraska. EXPERIENCE I have attended or contributed to 15 universities or colleges in my career, I know what to do. My experience is associated with turn around efforts for many organizations, I am effective in creating successful results. Leadership, action oriented, results driven, and integrity compliment outcomes with several programs. PHILOSOPHIES I am not a politician, I am a Nebraskan that cares about education and our sports programs. I am not an extremist, I am someone with common sense and a strong collaborator to improve our mission and culture at the universities. I am not a looking for recognition, I am someone that sees changes are needed in leadership.	”
—Jerome Wohleb’s campaign website (2024)

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