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Tim W. Gay

Senior Advisor

Tim brings broad experience in governmental affairs to his position as a Senior Advisor. Prior to joining the firm, Tim represented the 14th Legislative District in the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature from 2006 to 2010. As State Senator, Tim worked to help pass many important Health and Human Services bills. He also advocated for several pieces of legislation including the promotion of tax credits for economic development programs and the enhancement of the tax deduction to the Nebraska Savings Plan.

Tim has held leadership positions on several committees including his role as Chairman of the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee. He was one of three members of the Nebraska Legislature to be chosen to the Council of State Governments Bowhay Leadership Institute for future political leaders.

Tim also served as a Financial Advisor and Community Development Officer for American National Bank from 1999 to 2010. He was named “Business Partner of the Year" by American National Bank senior management in 2004.

Tim served as a Sarpy County Commissioner from 1995 to 2006, where he was elected as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board numerous times.

Awards & Recognitions

  • Attorney General’s Legislative Leadership Award, 2010
  • MAPA Regional Citizen Award, 2009
  • Political Official of the Year, Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce, 2008

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • Metropolitan Area Planning Agency, Foundation and Economic Development District, Governing Board, 2010-present
  • Nebraska Association of County Officials, Southeast District, President, 1999-2000
  • Nebraska Republican Party, Outstanding State Central Committee
  • Nebraska Unicameral Legislature, Health and Human Services Committee, Chair, 2009-2010; Vice Chair, 2006-2008; Banking Insurance and Finance Committee, 2006-2008; Transportation and Telecommunications Committee, 2008-2010; Council of State Government’s Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force, 2007-2010; Midwestern Legislative Conference Health and Human Services Committee, 2007-2010; National Conference of State Legislature’s Health and Human Services and Welfare, 2007-2010; National Conference of State’s Legislature’s Communication, Financial Services and Interstate Commerce Committee, 2007-2010; Nebraska Supreme Court Commission on Children in the Courts, 2008-2010
  • Omaha Public Power District (OPPD), Suburban Subdivision, Board of Directors, 2013-present

Civic Involvement

  • Boy Scouts of America, Friends of Scouting, Sarpy County Chairman, 1998
  • Eastern Nebraska Human Services Agency, 1995-2001; President, 1998
  • I-80 Innovation Zone, Commission Member
  • Nebraska Families Collaborative, Board of Directors, 2012-present
  • Nebraska Literary Council, Board of Directors
  • Papillion Area Historical Society, President, 2011-present
  • Papillion-La Vista School District, Bond Committee, Co-chair, 2012
  • Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, 2010-present
  • St. Columbkille Church, Finance Committee, 2004-2008