Governor selects Beatrice lawyer for board of regents seat

Gov. Dave Heineman today announced his appointment of Robert M. Schafer of Beatrice to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.

Schafer, an attorney, member of the Nebraska Air National Guard and agriculture community member, will represent the District 5 seat in the southeastern portion of the state.

The seat was recently vacated by Lavon Heidemann upon his appointment as lieutenant governor.