Ron Ross (Nebraska politician)
Ron Ross | |
|---|---|
| 39th Nebraska State Treasurer | |
| In office January 6, 2004 – January 4, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Lorelee Hunt Byrd |
| Succeeded by | Shane Osborn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 21, 1954 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Diane |
| Children | 4 (Rob, Bill, Matt, Emily) |
| Education | University of Colorado (B.S.) |
Ron Ross (born July 21, 1954) is a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as State Treasurer from 2004 to 2007. He was appointed Treasurer in 2004 following the resignation of Lorelee Hunt Byrd, and ran for re-election in 2006, but was defeated in the Republican primary by Shane Osborn.
Early career
Ross was born in Deshler, Nebraska, in 1954, and graduated from Wilber High School in 1973.[1] He attended the University of Colorado, graduating with his bachelor's degree in business administration in 1978.[2] He worked as a business manager and healthcare administrator in Denver, Rapid City, and Cambridge, Nebraska,[1] before being appointed the Director of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in 1999 by Governor Mike Johanns.[3]
State Treasurer
In 2004, following the resignation of State Treasurer Lorelee Hunt Byrd, Ross was appointed by Johanns as her replacement. Byrd had resigned after pleading guilty to official misconduct, and Ross pledged to return stability to the office.[1] He ran for a full term in 2006,[4] and was challenged in the Republican primary by Shane Osborn, a former U.S. Navy pilot.[5] He was defeated by Osborn in a landslide, receiving 37 percent of the vote to Osborn's 63 percent.[6]
References
- ^ a b c Thorsen, Leah (January 7, 2004). "Ross promises to bring stability as treasurer". Lincoln Journal Star. p. 1B. Retrieved February 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Washburn, Ashley D., ed. (2005). Nebraska Blue Book 2004-05 (PDF). Clerk of the Nebraska Legislature. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ^ "Johanns selects directors of Health and Human Services, other posts". Star-Herald. Scottsbluff, Nebraska. December 16, 1998. p. 4A. Retrieved February 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Tysver, Robynn (August 25, 2005). "Treasurer Ross begins election bid for full term". Omaha World-Herald. p. 3B. Retrieved February 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Tysver, Robynn (September 21, 2005). "Osborn hopes to land in Treasurer's Office". Omaha World-Herald. p. 1B. Retrieved February 22, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ John A. Gale (2006). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 9, 2006 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved February 22, 2026.