Pub. 9 2014-2015 Issue 5

www.nebankers.org 16 Extraordinary Service for Extraordinary Members. T HE NEBRASKA LEGISLATURE INCLUDES 18 NEW faces this year, as the first session of the 104th Legislature convened Jan. 7. On these pages, you will find photos of Nebraska’s newest state senators. The Nebraska Bankers Association urges you to advocate on behalf of the banking industry in our state by building relationships with your state senator. If you don’t know your state senator, make a point to meet and become acquainted with that person, and make sure he or she has your contact information. Relationship building is the first step to a strong grassroots legislative program—and the NBA is dedicated to providing its members with the support and resources to make it happen. Together, we can and do make a difference! District 36 – Gothenburg Matt Williams • Chairman, Gothenburg State Bank • Attorney • Trustee, University of Nebraska Founda- tion, UNL Ag Builders • Former member, UNL President’s Advi- sory Council • Former chairman, NBA & ABA District 38 – Heartwell John Kuehn • Associate professor of biology, Hastings College • Veterinarian • Farmer • Chairman of the Legislative Committee, Southern Public Power District Board District 44 – Venango Dan Hughes • Farmer • Owner/operator, Hughes Farm Supply and mini-storage business in Grant • Member, Nebraska Wheat Board • Chairman, U.S. Wheat Associates • Former member, Nebraska Ethanol Board District 48 – Gering John Stinner • Chairman, Valley Bank & Trust Co., Gering • Former chairman, NBA • Former president, Gering Public School Board • Former UNL football player