Dave Heineman
David Eugene Heineman (born May 12, 1948) is an American politician who served as the 39th governor of Nebraska from 2005 to 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he was the 39th treasurer of Nebraska from 1995 to 2001 and 37th lieutenant governor of Nebraska from 2001 to 2005 under governor Mike Johanns. Heineman took over the governorship after Johanns resigned to become the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
Dave Heineman | |
|---|---|
| 39th Governor of Nebraska | |
| In office January 20, 2005 – January 8, 2015 | |
| Lieutenant | Rick Sheehy Lavon Heidemann John Nelson |
| Preceded by | Mike Johanns |
| Succeeded by | Pete Ricketts |
| Chair of the National Governors Association | |
| In office July 17, 2011 – July 15, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Christine Gregoire |
| Succeeded by | Jack Markell |
| 37th Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska | |
| In office October 1, 2001 – January 20, 2005 | |
| Governor | Mike Johanns |
| Preceded by | David Maurstad |
| Succeeded by | Rick Sheehy |
| 39th Treasurer of Nebraska | |
| In office January 2, 1995 – October 1, 2001 | |
| Governor | Ben Nelson Mike Johanns |
| Preceded by | Dawn Rockey |
| Succeeded by | Lorelee Hunt Byrd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Eugene Heineman May 12, 1948 Falls City, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sally Ganem |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | United States Military Academy (BS) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1970–1975 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Army Ranger |
Heineman won full four-year terms in the 2006 and 2010 elections. Due to this, he is the longest-serving Nebraska Governor with just under 10 years of service. Heineman was barred by term limits from seeking a third full four-year term in 2014 as the Constitution of Nebraska prohibits governors from seeking a third term. He was succeeded by businessman Pete Ricketts.