Biography

John K. Arch, born on October 6, 1955, in Sioux City, Iowa, is a Republican politician serving as the Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature since January 4, 2023. He represents District 14, encompassing Papillion and La Vista in Sarpy County. Arch was first elected to the Nebraska Legislature in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. Before his political career, he dedicated over 34 years to health care administration, notably serving as Executive Vice President of Health Care and Director of the National Research Hospital and Clinics at Boys Town. He has been married to Brenda Ann Mengel since June 17, 1978, and they have two sons, Cameron and Nicholas.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy from Grace University, 1977
• Master of Arts in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from Western Conservative Baptist Seminary, 1980
• Master of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1987

Political Experience

• Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature: 2023–present
• Nebraska State Senator, District 14: 2019–present
• Chairman, Health and Human Services Committee: 2021–2022
• Vice-Chairman, Health and Human Services Committee: 2019–2021
• Committee Assignments:
  • Health and Human Services
  • General Affairs
  • Urban Affairs
  • Executive Board of the Legislative Council
  • Legislative Performance Audit Committee
  • Legislature's Planning Committee
  • Reference Committee
  • Rules Committee

Arch's legislative priorities include tax relief, reducing regulatory burdens to foster business growth, and enhancing educational opportunities for Nebraska's students and parents.