Chris Chappelear is a father, author, and small business owner. Born in Kansas, he was raised in Omaha, Nebraska, and attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha before starting his involvement in politics.
He has served as Chairman of the Nebraska Federation of Young Republicans and on the Executive Board of the Nebraska Republican Party. Over the years, he has also been appointed to the Judicial Nominating Commission (Fourth District - District Court), Nebraska Boundary Commission, and Douglas County Fair Board. In these roles, he worked to shape policy and governance at both state and local levels.
Chris lives in Omaha with his daughter.