Tom Briese is a nonpartisan American politician born on April 12, 1959, in Albion, Nebraska. A fourth-generation soybean farmer, he represented Nebraska's 41st Legislative District in the Nebraska Legislature from 2017 to 2023. He served as Nebraska State Treasurer from November 2023 to November 2025, appointed by Governor Jim Pillen to succeed John Murante. Notable achievements include championing conservative causes such as lowering property taxes, controlling government spending, opposing ESG-based investments, and introducing a constitutional amendment for voter recalls of officials after anti-abortion bill opposition. He resigned from the Treasurer position on November 3, 2025.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law.
• Political Experience: Elected to Nebraska Legislature District 41 in 2016, re-elected in 2020; Nebraska State Treasurer ; prior community roles including Howard County Foundation treasurer and St. Paul Board of Education.