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Merv Riepe

Won the General, 2022 Nebraska State Senate District 12

Former Chair, Health and Human Services Committee, Nebraska State Legislature

Quick Facts
Personal Details

Merv Riepe is a Republican member of the Nebraska State Senate, representing District 12. Riepe is running for re-election in the primary on May 15, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

He was first elected to the chamber in 2014.

Education

  • MS, Healthcare Policy; Administration, University of Iowa, 1968-1970
  • BS, Finance, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1964-1968
  • Diploma, Respitory Therapy, University of California at Los Angeles, 1964

Professional Experience

  • MS, Healthcare Policy; Administration, University of Iowa, 1968-1970
  • BS, Finance, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1964-1968
  • Diploma, Respitory Therapy, University of California at Los Angeles, 1964
  • Interim Consultant, B.E Smith, 2009-present
  • Advisor, Spectrum Health, 2009-present
  • Former Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer, Bergan Mercy Hospital
  • Senior Associate Dean, Crieghton University, 2000-2008
  • Served, Balboa Naval Hospital, United States Navy Hospital Corps, 1960-1963

Political Experience

  • MS, Healthcare Policy; Administration, University of Iowa, 1968-1970
  • BS, Finance, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1964-1968
  • Diploma, Respitory Therapy, University of California at Los Angeles, 1964
  • Interim Consultant, B.E Smith, 2009-present
  • Advisor, Spectrum Health, 2009-present
  • Former Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer, Bergan Mercy Hospital
  • Senior Associate Dean, Crieghton University, 2000-2008
  • Served, Balboa Naval Hospital, United States Navy Hospital Corps, 1960-1963
  • Former Chair, Health and Human Services Committee, Nebraska State Legislature
  • Senator, Nebraska State Legislature, 2014-2019

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Agriculture Committee, Nebraska State Legislature

Former Member, General Affairs Committee, Nebraska State Legislature

Former Member, Urban Affairs Committee, Nebraska State Legislature

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MS, Healthcare Policy; Administration, University of Iowa, 1968-1970
  • BS, Finance, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1964-1968
  • Diploma, Respitory Therapy, University of California at Los Angeles, 1964
  • Interim Consultant, B.E Smith, 2009-present
  • Advisor, Spectrum Health, 2009-present
  • Former Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer, Bergan Mercy Hospital
  • Senior Associate Dean, Crieghton University, 2000-2008
  • Served, Balboa Naval Hospital, United States Navy Hospital Corps, 1960-1963
  • Former Chair, Health and Human Services Committee, Nebraska State Legislature
  • Senator, Nebraska State Legislature, 2014-2019
  • Member, Mid-America Council, Boy Scouts, present
  • Member, Nebraska Weslyan University President's Board, present
  • Member, Ralston Chamber of Commerce, present
  • Member, United Way of the Midlands, present
  • President, Bergan Mercy Hospital
  • Member, Board of Directors, Omaha Symphony, 2001-03
  • President, Children's Physicians, Bergan Mercy Hospital
  • Member, National Rifle Association.
  • Member, President's Advisory Board, Nebraska Wesleyan University
  • Member, Ralston American Legion Post Number 373
  • Troop Leader, Ralston Boy Scouts
  • Member, Chair, Board of Directors, Outlook Nebraska Incorporated, 2010-2012
  • Member, Health Policy Alumni Board of Directors, University of Iowa, 1986-1990, 2005-2009
  • Former Member, Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives, 1970-2008
  • Former Member, Medical Group Management Association, 1994-2008
  • Founder, Former President, Member, Nebraska Wesleyan University Omaha Club, 2002
  • Member, Pediatric Provider Executive Council, Child Health Corporation of America, 1994-1998
  • Chair, National Association of Children’s Health Related Institutions (NACHRI) Strategic Financial Planning Committee, 1992-1996
  • Member, National Council of Trustees, Franciscan Sisters of the Poor, 1990-1992
  • Member, Board of Directors, Children’s Square U.S.A, 1985-1989
  • Member, Board of Directors, Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce, 1985-1989
  • Chair, Council Bluffs United Way Campaign, 1988
  • Member, Board of Directors, Mid-America Boy Scout Council, 1983-1985
  • Member, First United Methodist Church, 1979-1985
  • Member, Golden Eagle District, Boy Scouts of America, 1982-1985

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Friend of Nebraska Wesleyan University Alumni Award, 2008.

  • 2

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