Dr. Lonnie Hammargren is a longtime Nevadan serving the public as a previous LT. Governor, member of the UNLV Board of Regents and the State Board of Education

Lonnie is an accomplished surgeon. His science interests are broad, ranging from biology to medicine, mathematics, anthropology and psychology. His special focus is the history of scientific thought, archeology and astronomy.

Lonnis is an avid collector with special interests in trains, planes, cars, boats and the history of Nevada. His personal collections include: a Nevada History Yard, a Car Museum and an Egyptian Tomb which is a tribute to the history of ancient Egyptian medicine and science.

Elected Public Office Positions

Lieutenant Governor 4 years
President of the Senate 4 years
Chairman of Nevada Economic 4 years
Development Commission, Chairman of Nevada, Tourism Commission 4 years
Member of the Nevada State, Board of Transportation 4 years
Member of the Nevada State, Board of Education 4 years
Member of Nevada State, Board of Regents 6 years
Resident of Nevada

During Military Service, Dr. Lonnie Hammargren was flight surgeon and paratrooper in Vietnam (over 100 combat missions), flight surgeon for the Apollo space program, Master of Arts, Master of Science and Doctor of Medicine. He was awarded five Air Medals for Valor and Bronze star.

Awards and Credits

Lonnie Hammargren Awards

Lonnie Hammargren has been a member of the Screen Actors Guild for 15 years. He is Awarded by Ronald Reagan who is a previous President, Inventor of the Karaoke Guitar Trademark, Video Producer of "Las Vegas Live" and Travelogues - "Tahiti" and "New Guinea".

What people said about Dr. Hammargren when he was Lt. Governor

"When he promises assistance to any group or organization, he comes through with the goods, not politically expedient excuses."

Sandy Harmon, Economic Development Esmeralda & Nye County

"I think Lonnie is a brilliant man who has all of the best motives. He has done a lot of good things in his time as Lieutenant Governor."

John Mason, Nevada Republican Party Chairman

"You are a fine public servant and a typical mainstream Republican."

Charles Waterman, Clark County Democratic Chairman

"He's got a heart of gold."