Biography
Tony Sorrentino, born on July 26, 1954, in Omaha, Nebraska, is a Republican politician representing District 39 in the Nebraska State Senate. He assumed office on January 8, 2025, succeeding term-limited Senator Lou Ann Linehan. Sorrentino resides in Elkhorn, Nebraska, with his wife, Kate; they have four children and six grandchildren. He has a diverse professional background, including roles as an attorney, certified public accountant, and certified employee benefits specialist. He served as General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and President at SilverStone Group, a large insurance brokerage firm. Additionally, Sorrentino is the founder and president of Health Plan Fiduciary Compliance, a firm advising health plans on federal law compliance. He is also an adjunct professor of law at Creighton University. ,
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Creighton University, 1976
- Juris Doctor, Creighton University Law School, 1981
Political Experience
- Member, Nebraska Medicaid Reform Advisory Council, 2005
- Trustee, Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors, 2009–2013
- Candidate, Nebraska State Senate District 39, 2006
- Elected to Nebraska State Senate District 39, 2024
Notable Achievements and Positions
- Advocated for property tax reform, including proposals to cut property taxes, eliminate the inheritance tax, and expand tax credits for job creation and business investment.
- Introduced legislation to reinstate the Opportunity Scholarships Act, aiming to provide tax credits for donations to scholarship-granting organizations supporting private school education.
- Emphasized economic development initiatives to attract industry to west Omaha and Elkhorn, promoting job creation and a broader tax base.
- Served on the board of the Nebraska Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and is a member of organizations such as Legatus, Knights of Columbus, and the Nebraska State Bar Association.
Sorrentino's legislative focus includes tax reform, economic development, and education policy, reflecting his commitment to addressing fiscal issues and supporting Nebraska families.
