About Dave
Dave Nabity has been a champion for business owners throughout his career and has dedicated his life to serving the interests of Nebraska business - even before deciding to run for Governor. He has also been one of Nebraska's most active business owners by serving on a grass roots level to assist those less fortunate.
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Dave and his wife Kim have been married 25 years. |
Whether your concerns lie in the areas of economic development, taxes, jobs or revamping state government...Dave's experience and personal commitment assure you of solutions!
Husband to Kim Nabity for 25 years and father of seven children, Dave's career began with two eastern mutual life insurance companies. He became an advisor to small business owners, helping them structure buy-sell insurance, key executive plans, and retirement plans. In 1984, Dave formed his own firm: Nabity Financial Group. In 2004, Dave was awarded Small Business Person of the Year by the Omaha Chamber of Commerce.
As a financial advisor, Dave has experienced firsthand the negative impact of national politics, tax policies, and governmental actions on his customers and their businesses. He and his clients have lived through many tax reform acts. However, the Tax Reform Act of 1986 seriously hurt many of them. It took a huge toll on business owners, real estate companies, and savings and loans, by retroactively changing the way real estate was taxed.
Dave began to realize that he and his clients weren't the only ones struggling to meet these challenges. He also realized that factors affecting business also affect all Nebraskans. This realization made him think...and it nurtured a commitment to business that has since characterized his career. He even has been known to spend personal capital in defense of the Nebraska business owner.
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Dave and his family - Summer 2005 |
Just knowing about a problem isn't enough to make a difference. Early in his career, Dave campaigned for various candidates before becoming the State Chairman of the Young Republicans of Nebraska. He drew on this political experience and began to speak out, urging "no-nonsense" solutions.
When a government-sponsored National Health Insurance Plan was promoted heavily in 1991, Dave analyzed the plan and determined a hidden problem...it would dramatically increase the cash flow expenses of the typical small business owner to pay for health coverage. Concerned not only for his own clients, but also for all Nebraska businesses, he held a press conference and presented his findings to the local media.
Dave's ideas were recognized as a voice of reason on tax reform. He began to share his knowledge with businesses, not only with his own clients, but also with radio and television audiences -informing and advising business owners on the air as many as five times a day. Dave was KFAB's business and financial news editor, and then became business and financial news commentator for WOWT Channel 6. He also hosted a three-hour call-in talk show for KKAR called "Money Wise."
His on-air experience led to the expansion of the marketing programs in Dave's firm to include a variety of public seminars on business, investment, and financial planning. By 1998, Nabity Financial Group had grown from three to twenty-two employees.
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An experienced leader and effective communicator. |
Dave knows what it's like to face the demands of business and government. He knows what it's like to feel concern for the well being of his family and friends across the state – as so many Nebraskans do in the face of an uncertain future. With your help, he will become Nebraska's best solutions architect from the Governor's office.
Dave completed two semesters of study at the University of Nebraska. A graduate of Benson High School in Omaha, and the American College in Bryn Mawr, PA, Dave holds a number of financial degrees, licenses and designations that support his position as a financial advisor to his clients. He carries the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and LUTCF designations offered by the National Association of Life Underwriters. He holds securities licenses as well, to serve his clients.
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Dave performing at the 2003 West Omaha Jazz Fest |
Dave has alwasy been active in his community. He is a Rotary member, and has held board positions with Youth for Christ, Good News Jail and Prison Ministries, and Men In Action (a men's accountability group).
Dave is currently a highly-active board member with the Hope Center, an inner city youth organization serving at-risk youth in northeast Omaha. He is also a member of the Christian Business Men's Committee and has recently become a member of the Nebraska Diplomats, continuing on the path of working with business owners to create as much economic opportunity within the state as possible.
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Dave's personal interests include racing sports cars.
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Dave's personal interests include studying various tax policies and their impact on the economies of the state; history (recently completed two semesters at Grace University); and sports car racing on road course tracks.
He is an instructor, and a past board member of the Great Plains Porsche Club. Dave is a drummer in two jazz bands. Inspired by his love for music, he has produced a number of musical events to raise money for non-profit organizations including the "Alive" concerts at the Orpheum Theater to benefit the Good News Jail and Prison Ministry, and the Hope Center's "Night of Jubilee."
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