Tim Gay

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Tim Gay

( Nebraska,  )

Catalyst Public Affairs

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Introduction

A former state senator and chairman of the Health and Human Services Committee, Tim Gay is President and founder of Catalyst Public Affairs.

Achievements

Tim worked with Governor Dave Heineman to guarantee better access to the Bellevue Medical Center and was instrumental in the passage of LB 603 (2009) which created the Nebraska Behavioral Health Workforce Act, establishing the Behavioral Health Education Center. LB 603 also increased psychiatric residency training opportunities.

Clients

1) Bellino Enterprises

2) Columbus Exposition and Racing

3) CRH Americas, Inc.

4) Health Center Association of Nebraska

5) Invenergy LLC

6) Jewish Community Relations Council of Omaha

7) Jobs for America's Graduates Nebraska

8) Koch Government Affairs, LLC and Affiliates

9) KVC Health Systems, Inc.

10) Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska

11) MAXIMUS, Inc.

12) Nebraska Alliance of Child Advocacy Centers

13) Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects

14) Nebraska Health Information Initiative, Inc.

15) Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association

16) NextEra Energy Resources, LLC

17) Omaha Municipal Land Bank

18) Papillion - La Vista School District

19) Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District

20) Radius

21) Sarpy County and Cities Wastewater Agency

22) Sarpy County Board of Commissioners

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

6-10 years

Relationships

Former State Senator, Chairman of the Health and Human Services Committee

Biography

Prior to founding Catalyst Public Affairs, Tim worked as Senior Advisor for Husch Blackwell's Governmental Affairs group where he helped clients navigate complex state and local government issues. As a former state senator and chairman of the Health and Human Services Committee, Tim was heavily involved in the passage of over 74 legislative bills. For example, Tim worked with Governor Dave Heineman to guarantee better access to the Bellevue Medical Center and was instrumental in the passage of LB 603 (2009) which created the Nebraska Behavioral Health Workforce Act, establishing the Behavioral Health Education Center. LB 603 also increased psychiatric residency training opportunities.

Prior to serving in the Nebraska Legislature, Tim served on the Sarpy County Board of Commissioners from 1995 to 2006. In addition, he also served on the Region 6 Governing Board as chairman for nearly 10 years. Currently, he serves as treasurer of the OPPD Board of Directors. Tim resides in Papillion with his wife Tonee, and has three children.

Last Updated: January 26, 2025