Bob Krist
Bob Krist | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Executive Board of the Nebraska Legislature | |
| In office January 7, 2015 – January 4, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | John Wightman |
| Succeeded by | Dan Watermeier |
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 10th district | |
| In office September 11, 2009 – January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Friend |
| Succeeded by | Wendy DeBoer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 29, 1957 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (before 2017, 2022–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (2018–2022) Independent (2017–2018) |
| Education | University of St. Thomas, Minnesota (BA) Webster University (MA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1979–2000 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Operation Desert Shield Operation Desert Storm |
| Awards | Air Medal Meritorious Service Medal Air Force Commendation Medal Aerial Achievement Medal |
Robert J. Krist (born March 29, 1957) is an American politician who served as the Nebraska State Senator from the 10th district from 2009 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party until 2017, his district includes Bennington and part of Omaha. Krist joined the Democratic Party in 2018; he was its nominee for Governor of Nebraska in the 2018 election. He rejoined the Republican Party in 2022.