Russ Karpisek
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| Russ Karpisek | |
| Nebraska State Senate District 32 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Non-partisan |
| Profession | Business Owner / Senator |
| Website | Biography |
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Russ Karpisek (1966-) is a member of the Nebraska Unicameral representing District 32. He was first elected in 2006.
Background
Born July 20, 1966 in Friend, Nebraska, Sen. Karpisek is the owner of a meat market in Wilber, Nebraska. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Before being elected to the Nebraska Legislature, Sen. Karpisek was Mayor of Wilber, NE.[1] He is currently married to Jill Chaloupka with two children and is known to be Methodist.
Education
Russ Karpisek earned his Bachelors degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1989.
Professional Experience
Russ Karpisek is the owner and operator of Karpisek's Meat Market/
Political Experience
Russ Karpisek was mayor of Wilber, Nebraska from 1994 to 2006, in which year he joined the Nebraska State Legislature as a senator.
Organizations
Russ Karpisek is involved with a number of organizations, including the Nebraska Association of Meat Processors, Wilber Area Community Foundation, Wilber-Clatonia Alumni Band, Wilber Czech Cemetery Board, Wilber Lions Club, Wilber Sportsman Club, and the Wilber United Methodist Church.
Committees
Russ Karpisek currently serves on the Agriculture Committee, the General Affairs Committee, the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, and the Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee.
Contact information
Sen. Russ Karpisek
District 32
Room 1015
P.O. Box 94604
State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2711
Email: rkarpisek@leg.ne.gov
External links
- Official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
References
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