Gov. Heineman Appoints David Copple of Norfolk to Highway Commission

(Lincoln, Neb.)  Gov. Dave Heineman today announced his appointment of David Copple of Norfolk to serve as the third district representative on the Nebraska Highway Commission, which includes the Norfolk area.

“David is a well respected member of the Norfolk community,” Gov. Heineman said. “He will be an outstanding addition to the commission.”

“I’m excited about the opportunity,” said Copple. “I look forward to participating in the process to attempt to identify solutions for the challenges that Nebraska and its road system faces.”

Copple, 51, is a partner at Copple, Rockey & McKeever P.C., L.L.O. law firm in Norfolk. He has been with the firm since he founded it in 1997, and has experience in representing both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving health care law, products liability, banking, and tax litigation, along with significant experience in commercial transactions.

In addition to his legal experience, Copple is the past president of the Northeast Community College Foundation. Copple currently serves on the President’s Advisory Council for the University of Nebraska.

Copple graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in economics. He received his law degree from UNL College of Law. He and his wife, Shirley, have two children, Amy and Jordan Ann.

The Nebraska Highway Commission is composed of eight members, each of whom represents one of the eight field districts. Members are appointed by the Governor for six-year terms, with approval of the Legislature. The commission serves as a channel for citizens to voice their opinions concerning the state highway system. The third district seat includes Antelope, Boone, Burt, Cedar, Colfax, Cuming, Dakota, Dixon, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, Thurston, and Wayne counties.