Brad Ashford
Brad Ashford | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Senate from the 20th district | |
| Assumed office January 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Jensen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 10, 1949 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (Before 2011) Independent (2011–2013) Democratic (2013–present) |
| Spouse | Ann Ferlic |
| Alma mater | Colgate University Creighton University |
Brad Ashford (born November 10, 1949) is a member of the Nebraska Legislature.
Early life, education and career
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he attended Westside High School. He received his B.A. from Colgate University in 1971. He got his J.D. from Creighton University School of Law in 1974.[1]
- AV-Rated Attorney, Bradford and Cohen, 1975-Present
- Co-Owner, Nebraska Clothing Company, 1993-2006
- Vice President/Business Development Investor, Discoverwhy.com, 1998-2003
- Judge, Nebraska Court of Industrial Relations, 1984-1986
- Hearing Examiner, Nebraska Department of Education, 1983-1984[1]
He is a member of the following professional organizations:
- Executive Director, Omaha Housing Authority, 2004
- Member, American Arbitration Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Minnesota Bar Association
- Member, Nebraska Bar Association
- Member, Nebraska Bar Foundation
- Member, Nebraska Court of Industrial Relations
- Member, Omaha Bar Association
Political career
Ashford has had the following political experience:
- Senator, Nebraska Legislature, 1987-1995, 2006-present
- Judge, Nebraska Court of Industrial Relations, 1984-1986
- Attorney, General Counsel's Office, Federal Highway Administration, Washington, D.C. 1974-1975[1]
He was first elected to the Legislature in 1986 serving Nebraska's 6th legislative district. He was reelected in 1990 and retired in 1994. He ran for legislature again in 2006, and was elected to serve Nebraska's 20th legislative district. He is chairman of the Judiciary Committee and serves on the Education Committee and the Committee on Committees.
He is currently on the following committees:
- Business and Labor, Member
- Judiciary, Chair
- Urban Affairs, Member[1]
Personal life
Ashford is married to Ann Ferlic, and has three children: John, Ellie, and Tom.
He has been a member of the following community organizations:
- Member, Omaha Suburban Rotary
- Member, Westside High School Open Enrollment Committee
- Member, Pi Beta Kappa
- Former Board Member, Downtown Omaha, Incorporated
- Past Vice President, Old Market Association
- Past Chair, Omaha Housing Authority
- Past Board Member, RACECO
- Former Member, Salvation Army Advisory Board[1]
References
- "Nebraska Unicameral Legislature". Sen. Brad Ashford. Retrieved March 10, 2007.
External links
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