Bob Krist | |
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Chair of the Executive Board of the Nebraska Legislature | |
In office January 7, 2015 – January 4, 2017 | |
Preceded by | John Wightman |
Succeeded by | Dan Watermeier |
Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 10th district | |
In office September 11, 2009 – January 9, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Mike Friend |
Succeeded by | Wendy DeBoer |
Personal details | |
Born | Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. | March 29, 1957
Political party | Republican (before 2017, 2022–present)[1] |
Other political affiliations | Democratic (2018–2022) Independent (2017–2018) |
Education | University of St. Thomas, Minnesota (BA) Webster University (MA) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1979–2000 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Battles/wars | Operation Desert Shield Operation Desert Storm |
Awards | Air Medal Meritorious Service Medal Air Force Commendation Medal Aerial Achievement Medal |
Robert J. Krist (born March 29, 1957) is an American politician who served as the Nebraska State Senator from the 10th district from 2009 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party until 2017, his district includes Bennington and part of Omaha. Krist joined the Democratic Party in 2018; he was its nominee for Governor of Nebraska in the 2018 election.