Jim Smith (Nebraska politician)
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Jim Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 14th district | |
| In office 2011–2018 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Gay |
| Succeeded by | John Arch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 9, 1959 |
| Party | Republican |
Jim Smith (born February 9, 1959) is a Nebraska business leader and former American politician who served as a member of the unicameral Nebraska Legislature. He was born in Pensacola, Florida, and resides in Papillion, Nebraska. Smith was a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and served on the organization's National Board of Directors.[1]
Jim Smith graduated from University of West Florida in 1984 with B.A. in Accounting and from Creighton University in 1996 with an MBA. Prior to public office, he worked in investor-owned and public-power utility operations. Following his corporate career in electric and gas utilities, Smith became a small business owner and investor. After leaving elected office, Smith became CEO and President of Blueprint Nebraska, a strategic Nebraska think tank.
