Brian Nestande
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 42nd district 64th district (2008–2012) |
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In office December 1, 2008 – November 30, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | John J. Benoit |
| Succeeded by | Chad Mayes |
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January 10, 1964 Orange County, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Gina Nestande |
| Children | 7 |
| Residence | Palm Desert, California |
| Alma mater | California State University, Fullerton |
| Profession | Consultant |
Brian Nestande (born January 10, 1964) is a consultant who was a Republican California State Assemblyman representing the 42nd district.
Nestande graduated from Canyon High School in Anaheim in 1982. Nestande earned his Bachelor of Arts in political science from Cal State Fullerton in 1991.
Immediately after graduating from college, Nestande obtained a job as Deputy Campaign Manager of the successful congressional campaign of Michael Huffington in Santa Barbara County. In 1994, Nestande managed the successful congressional campaign of then-Palm Springs Mayor Sonny Bono. Nestande went to work in Bono's office as Chief of Staff until Bono's death in early 1998. Bono's widow, Mary Bono Mack, was elected to succeed Sonny, and Nestande served as her chief of staff from 1998 until 2000.
In 2000, Nestande built a government affairs consulting business named Nestande and Associates which was headquartered in Palm Desert. He represented a variety of clients working on issues involving alternative energy, health care, telecommunications as well as on other projects and issues in Riverside County.
In 2008, Nestande ran for the 64th State Assembly district. He defeated businesswoman Kelly McCarty in the Republican primary 68%-32%. He won the general election unopposed.
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