Full Name:
Dwite A. Pedersen
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Priscilla; 3 Children: Andrew, Michaela, Megan
Birth Date:
10/20/1941
Birth Place:
Chamberlain, SD
Home City:
Elkhorn, NE
Religion:
Catholic
BA, Human Relations, Doane College, 1995
Attended, South Dakota Southern State Teachers College, 1960-1964
Attended, South Dakota State University, 1960-1964.
Senator, Nebraska State Legislature, 1992-2008
Board of Governors, Council of State Governments
Member, Criminal Justice Substance Abuse Task Force
Member, Douglas County Youth Detention Center Task Force
Substance Abuse Counselor, 1982-present
Adolescent Behavior Impaired Counselor, 1964-present
Past Business Administrator/Accountant, International Harvester Company
Certified Counselor, Nebraska Council on Compulsive Gambling
Accountant, International Trucks, 1979-1982
Lounge/Restaurant Owner, 1977-1978
Administrator/Counselor, Boys Town, 1964-1976
Elementary School Teacher, 1962-1964
Member, American Correctional Association
Member, Elkhorn Eagles Club
Member, Elkhorn Lions Club
Charter Member, Elkhorn Optimist Club
Member, National Associations of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
Member, Nebraska Associations of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
Past President, Nebraska Child Care Workers' Association
Member, Saint Patrick's Catholic Church
Member, Saint Patrick's Men's Club
Member, Western Douglas County Chamber of Commerce