| Elected to Nebraska Legislature- 2016
Born Carol Vacek, March 5, 1961, in McCook.
Education- Graduate of Adams Central High School, 1979; attended Metropolitan Community College.
Family- Married Joseph Blood, Jr., Nov. 7, 1987; three children- Rachel, David and Noelle.
Occupation- Business consultant
Former- CEO, La Vista Chamber of Commerce
Member- chair, Bellevue Farmers Market.
Former member- Bellevue City Council, 2008-16; Catholic Daughters Vice Regent (chair), 2012-16; Bellevue Public Safety Foundation (chair), 2006-16; Bellevue Police Citizens Advisory Council, 2005-15; chair, Veterans Day Parade, 2006-11; chair, Worldfest, 2007-13; board, Sarpy County Museum; chair, White Ribbon Campaign, 2012-16; legislative committee, League of Nebraska Municipalities, 2008-16; Olde Towne Development Committee, 2008-14.
Honors and awards- 2018 Chair's Award, Sarpy County Democrats; 2017 Holland Children's Movement Honor Roll Award; Jewel of Bellevue; 2009 Morrison-Exon Award. |