Biography
Appointed to Nebraska Legislature: February 23, 2022, to replace Mike Groene, who resigned; elected in 2022.
Born: November 26, 1953, in Hastings, Nebraska.
Senator Mike Jacobson is a lifelong Nebraskan, entrepreneur, and conservative leader with a strong commitment to his community. Raised on a share-rented farm near Sutton, he developed a robust work ethic and deep appreciation for agricultural life. After completing his education, Jacobson embarked on a banking career, eventually founding NebraskaLand Bank in North Platte in 1998, which has grown to over $850 million in total assets with branches in Kearney and Rock Springs, Wyoming.
Jacobson has been actively involved in various community and professional organizations, including serving as Chair of the North Platte Redevelopment Authority and the North Platte Airport Authority. He has also been a board member of Great Plains Health and a past president of both the North Platte Development Corporation and the North Platte Public Schools Foundation Board.
In the Nebraska Legislature, Senator Jacobson has been a staunch advocate for conservative values, focusing on issues such as property tax relief, support for agriculture, and defending constitutional rights.
Education
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Sutton Public High School: Graduated in 1972.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Education, 1976.
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Colorado Graduate School of Banking: Completed in 1984.
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RMA Loan Management School, Columbus, Ohio: Completed in 1989.
Political Experience
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Nebraska Legislature:
- Appointed on February 23, 2022, to represent District 42.
- Elected to a full term in 2022.
- Serves as Chair of the Banking, Commerce, and Insurance Committee.
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Community Leadership:
- Chair of the North Platte Redevelopment Authority.
- Chair of the North Platte Airport Authority.
- Board member of Great Plains Health.
- Past President of the North Platte Development Corporation.
- Past President of the North Platte Public Schools Foundation Board.
Senator Jacobson's extensive experience in banking, agriculture, and community service informs his legislative priorities, including economic development, fiscal responsibility, and the promotion of Nebraska's agricultural economy.
