Sasse Announces Major Hire
Ginger Langemeier Willson to serve as Sasse’s Agriculture Policy Director
June 2, 2015
U.S. Senator Ben Sasse, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Marketing, and Agriculture Security, announced that Ginger Langemeier Willson will serve as Agriculture Policy Director in his Nebraska and Washington offices.
“Ginger is a dedicated, big-cause, low-ego Nebraskan with a wealth of experience in agriculture policy,” said Sasse. “She will be a tremendous asset to our team as her new role as Agriculture Policy Director will allow her continue working on behalf of our state’s farmers and ranchers.”
Willson will officially begin working on agriculture, environmental, and natural resources policy on June 16. Though based in Lincoln, Willson will travel regularly to Washington, D.C.
“It’s an honor to join Senator Sasse’s team as he works to bring common sense to the Agriculture Committee,” said Willson. “The Senator is committed to serving Nebraska producers and I’m thrilled to help promote responsible policy and keep our state strong.”
Willson was raised on her family's farm in Dodge County and earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from Northwest Missouri State University in 1998.
Prior to joining Senator Sasse’s team, Willson served in the administration of Governor Dave Heineman, both as the Director of the Nebraska Energy Office (2010-2015) and Assistant Director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (2008-2010). Before returning to Nebraska to serve Governor Heineman, Willson worked with the National Pork Producers Council as Deputy Director for Government Relations. Willson also served as the Deputy Chief of staff for then-freshman Congressman Jeff Fortenberry.
During her fifteen years of public service, Willson has worked to provide strategic direction and influenced public policy in the state and federal government. She has a deep appreciation for the people of Nebraska and continues to build relationships with a variety of partners to promote sound agriculture policy that benefits all producers and protects consumer choices.
Willson and her husband Tim will continue living in Lincoln.