John Arch has served in health care administration for over 34 years.  For the past 27 years, John worked for Boys Town in its health care division where he served as Executive Vice President of Health Care and Director of the National Research Hospital and Clinics.  As CEO of the hospitals and clinics, John was responsible for all Boys Town healthcare services including two hospitals in Omaha, outpatient clinics, behavioral health services and research operations.  Prior to working at Boys Town, John served as Vice President for Marketing and Business Development at Omaha’s Saint Joseph Center for Mental Health.

John has been married to Brenda for 43 years and has two sons (Cameron and Nicholas), two daughters-in-law (Liz and Shannon), and four grandchildren.  Brenda has served as a substitute teacher in the Papillion La Vista School District since 2003.  John and Brenda have lived in Papillion and La Vista since 1990.

Nebraska Legislature

• Elected in 2018
• Chairman, Health and Human Services Committee (2021 – present)
• Vice-Chairman, Health and Human Services Committee (2019 – 2021)
• Committee Assignments: Health and Human Services, General Affairs, and Urban Affairs

Education

• University of Nebraska at Omaha – Master of Business Administration
• Western Conservative Baptist Seminary – Master of Arts

•     Clinical/Counseling Psychology

• Grace University – Bachelor of Arts

•     History/Philosophy

Affiliations

• Prairie Health Ventures Board Member (2014-present)
• Nebraska Purchasing Group Board Member (2013-present)
• Creighton University Medical Center Board Member (2011-2012)
• UniNet Healthcare Network Board Member (2001-2011)
• Grace University Board Member (1998-2008)

•     Vice-Chairman

•     Chairman

• Nebraska Hospital Association

•     District I Chairman (1996, 2007, 2017)

•     Member – Policy Development Committee (2008-2016)

• St. Joseph Center for Mental Health Board Member (1994-1998)
• American College of Healthcare Executives – Fellow
• Omaha Downtown Rotary Club – Board Member (1998-2001)
• Overland Hills Baptist Church and Grace Life Bible Church – member, Board member, and teacher