Biography
Curt Friesen is a Republican politician from Nebraska who served in the Nebraska Legislature from 2014 to 2022, representing District 34. Born on July 13, 1955, in Henderson, Nebraska, he is a fourth-generation farmer specializing in corn and soybeans. Friesen is married to Nancy Vaught, and together they have four children. In 2024, he was honored with the Ag Achievement Award by the Nebraska Corn Board for his significant contributions to the state's corn industry.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Associate degree in diesel technology from Southeast Community College in Milford, Nebraska.
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Political Experience:
- Served on the board of directors for the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District from 1997 to 2008, including two years as chairman.
- Mayor of Henderson from 2000 to 2004.
- Appointed to the Nebraska Corn Board in 2008, serving two three-year terms until 2014.
- Elected to the Nebraska Legislature in 2014, representing District 34.
- Chair of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
- Vice Chair of the Natural Resources Committee.
- Member of the Revenue Committee.
- Served on the League of Nebraska Municipalities, Senator Stuhr’s Advisory Committee, and the Governor’s Water Policy Task Force.
- Served on Congressman Tom Osborne’s Agricultural Advisory Committee and the National Corn Growers Association’s Public Policy Action Team.
