Flavel A. Wright* was elected as the Foundation's first president, and he served from 1963-1968. The following Nebraska lawyers have served as president from 1968 to present:
1963-1973 *John J. Wilson, Lincoln
1973-1977 *Thomas M. Davies, Lincoln
1977-1979 *Marvin G. Schmid, Omaha
1979-1981 *Otto Kotouc, Jr., Humboldt
1981-1986 Deryl F. Hamann, Omaha
1986-1987 *Hans J. Holtorf, Jr., Gering
1987-1990 *Robert G. Scoville, South Sioux City
1990-1993 Richard A. Knudsen, Lincoln
1993-1996 Keith I. Frederick, Omaha
1996-1999 Charles Thone, Lincoln
1999-2002 Harold W. Kay, North Platte
2002-2005 *George E. Svoboda, Fremont
2005-2008 Dean G. Kratz, Omaha
2008-2010 *Robert H. Berkshire, Omaha
2010-2012 Kile W. Johnson, Lincoln
2012-Present Gary W. Radil, Omaha
The Fellows and members of the Nebraska State Bar Foundation owe a great debt of gratitude to these volunteers who have served as in the top leadership role, exemplifying the tenants of fellowship in the Foundation. Thank you so very, very much for your outstanding service!