Full Name:
Robert 'Bob' J. Hilkemann
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Julie; 3 Children: Todd, Elizabeth, Sara
Birth Place:
Norfolk, NE
Home City:
Omaha, NE
DPM, Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine, 1976
BS, Biology, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1969
Senator, Nebraska State Legislature, 2014-2022
Candidate, Nebraska State Legislature, District 4, 2018
Former Chair, State-Tribal Relations Committee
Former High School Science Teacher, Table Rock, Nebraska
Podiatrist, Foot and Ankle Center of Omaha, 1977-2013
Member, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, present
Member, American Podiatric Medical Association Board, present
Foundation Board Member, Tentmaker Youth Ministries, present
Elder, West Hills Church, present
Board Member, Abide Ministries, North Omaha
Board Member, Fund for Podiatric Medicine and Research
Former Coach, High School Football, Table Rock, Nebraska
President, Chair, Delegate, Nebraska Podiatric Medical Association, 1982-1993, 1998-2013
Board Member, Dayspring Ministry, 1984-2000
Board Member, Patients Rights Committee, Martin Luther Home, 1985-1995
Member, Youth for Christ Omaha, 1984-1994
Sponsoring Family Member, The Nurturing Network, 1991-1992
Chair, Nebraska State Board of Health, 1984-1988
Student Body President, Illinois Podiatric Medical Students Association, 1974-1975
Member, Table Rock Teachers Association, 1969-1972
Awards:
Grace University Honorary Alumnus of the Year, 2007; American Podiatric Medical Association Fund for Podiatric Medical Education and Research's National Podiatrist of the Year Award, 1999; Voice of Democracy and William H. Danforth "I Dare You" Award, 1965.
Date of Wedding Anniversary:
May 30, 1970
Number of Grandchildren:
8
Spouse's Occupation:
Retired Teacher