Jim Pillen
Governor of Nebraska since 2023 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jim Pillen (born December 31, 1955)[1] is an American Republican politician, veterinarian, and businessman who is the 41st and current Governor of Nebraska since 2023. He is a member of the Republican Party.[2]
Quick Facts 41st Governor of Nebraska, Lieutenant ...
Jim Pillen | |
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41st Governor of Nebraska | |
Assumed office January 5, 2023 | |
Lieutenant | Joe Kelly |
Preceded by | Pete Ricketts |
Personal details | |
Born | (1955-12-31) December 31, 1955 (age 68) Columbus, Nebraska, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Suzanne Pillen |
Children | 4 |
Education | University of Nebraska, Lincoln (BS) Kansas State University (DVM) |
Website | Campaign website |
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Pillen was born in Columbus, Nebraska. He studied at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Kansas State University.
From 1975 to 1978, he was a defensive back for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team.[3]
Before entering politics, Pillen was a farmer and is a practicing veterinarian. He also works as chair of Pillen Family Farms.[4]