Gov. Heineman News: Gov. Heineman Appoints Mark Quandahl of Omaha to State Board of Education

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 17, 2009, 10:25 a.m. CT	CONTACT Jen Rae Hein, Gov’s Office Ashley Cradduck, Gov’s Office

Gov. Heineman Appoints Mark Quandahl of Omaha to State Board of Education (Lincoln, Neb.) Governor Dave Heineman today named Mark C. Quandahl to the serve as the Second District member on the Nebraska Board of Education. This appointment takes effect today. “As a former state senator, Mark understands state education policies and school finance issues,” Gov. Heineman said. “I am confident in his abilities to serve on the Board of Education. Mark is also a successful businessman who has demonstrated his commitment to public service. I am pleased to appoint Mark because he will bring a strong understanding of complex issues to the board.” “I’m looking forward to continuing my public service by serving on the Board of Education,” added Quandahl. “Being a father, I understand the importance of preparing future generations to succeed. I will work diligently to help raise the level of academic achievement and improve the quality of education accessible to all Nebraska students.” Quandahl, 47, is vice president and an attorney with the Omaha law firm of Brumbaugh & Quandahl, PC. From 1999 to 2005, Quandahl served as a Senator in Nebraska’s Unicameral Legislature, representing the 31st Legislative District in Omaha. He served as Chairman of the Nebraska Republican Party from 2005 to 2009. Quandahl earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1984. He is a 1987 graduate of University of Nebraska College of Law. Quandahl is involved in several community activities and organizations including the Boy Scouts and the Merrymakers, a group which provides musical entertainment to senior citizens. He holds memberships with the Nebraska and Iowa State Bar Associations, the National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys, the Commercial Law League of Nebraska, the Phi Delta Phi legal honor society, and is a Certified Consumer Credit Executive. Quandahl and his wife Stacey live in Omaha. They have 3 children. The district includes Cass, Saunders, and Washington Counties, as well as portions of Douglas and Sarpy Counties. Kerry Winterer resigned to become CEO of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in July. Quandahl will complete the term, which runs through 2012.