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Douglas A. Kristensen, J.D., Chancellor of University of Nebraska at Kearney, was appointed to lead UNK in July 2002 following a career in the Nebraska Legislature. He represented the 37th legislative district and at the time he retired from office, was the longest serving Speaker of the Legislature.

Nebraska Legislature years

During his tenure as Nebraska State Senator, Kristensen was instrumental in passing significant legislation and numerous constitutional amendments. He sponsored legislation that created the Nebraska Court of Appeals and the Tax Equalization and Review Commission, and was also one of the sponsors of legislation that brought then Kearney State College into the University of Nebraska system. At the time he held political office he practiced law and was a partner in the law firm of Lieske & Kristensen in Minden, Nebraska.

UNK years

Kristensen, since becoming chancellor in 2002, has directed a number of residential renewal projects at UNK icluding construction of Antelope and Nester residence halls; refurbishing Men’s, Randall and Mantor halls, and Centennial Towers East and West; the Cope Stadium/Foster Field project; comprehensive upgrades to the Central Utilities Plant; improvements to campus dining facilities; extensive landscaping; significant renovation of Bruner Hall of Science, construction of the Wellness Center and the Health Science Education Complex. UNK projects underway currently are planning and design of University Village.

Awards

Civic and professional awards include the Nebraska State Bar Association Award of Merit; UNK Friend of the University Award; League of Nebraska Municipalities Distinguished Service Award; President’s Award, Nebraska Association of County Officials; Outstanding Young Men of America; University of Nebraska Innocents Society; Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; and Acacia National Fraternity Order of Pythagoras.

Memberships

Kristensen’s current memberships include the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) President’s Council and Strategic Planning Committee; NCAA Division II Academic Requirements Committee; Economic Development Council of Buffalo County Board of Directors; Museum of Nebraska Art Board of Directors; and Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Former service: national Vice President of the National Conference of State Legislatures; Executive Board Member of the Council of State Governments; State Legislative Leaders Foundation; Nebraska Constitutional Review Commission; Federal Communications Commission Local and State Government Advisory Committee Nebraska Information Technology Committee; Platte Valley State Bank and Trust Co. Board of Directors; Rowe Sanctuary Board of Directors; and Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Presidents Council.

Academic history

Kristensen received his baccalaureate degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and the Doctor of Jurisprudence from Drake University.

Personal He and his wife, District Judge Terri S. Harder, have two daughters, Morgan and Paige.