James D. Pillen (born December 31, 1955) is an American politician, veterinarian, and livestock producer who has served as Nebraska’s 41st and current governor since 2023. Pillen, a Republican, sat on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents from 2013 until 2023.
Pillen was born in the town of Columbus, Nebraska. He got a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine after graduating from Lakeview Junior-Senior High School in 1974.
Pillen played defensive back for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team under Tom Osborne from 1975 through 1978. In 2004, he was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.
Who is Suzanne Pillen, wife of Jim Pillen?
James D. Pillen and his wife Suzanne have enjoyed a long and happy marriage and raised four children who have given birth to seven grandkids.
His relationship with his religious community through St. Isidore’s Catholic Church also reveals his values and views. This family and personal background, as well as his professional skills, may influence his objectives as governor of Nebraska.
James D. Pillen’s principal source of income is most likely his business holdings, which include his position as chair of Pillen Family Farms and his prior role as president of the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce. His multiple board affiliations and community organizations may also provide him with revenue.
