FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 3, 2024
CONTACT:
Pete Thompson
Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce
402-978-7903
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2024 Omaha Business Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
OMAHA, NE – The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce today announced the 2024 inductees into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame.
Established in 1993, the Omaha Business Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made a significant, historical contribution to the Greater Omaha business community “either through sustained superior accomplishment, or through a specific important achievement,” according to selection guidelines for Hall of Fame inductees.
“It is an honor for the Chamber to induct this outstanding class of business leaders into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame,” said Heath Mello, President and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber. “All seven inductees are truly giants in their industries, and all have given so much back to our business community and to our city.”
The 2024 Omaha Business Hall of Fame honorees were chosen by a volunteer selection committee, which consisted of David Anderson, Jr., Mickey Anderson, Stephen Bruckner, Rodrigo Lopez, Linda Lovgren, John Lund, Brenda Mainwaring, Heath Mello, Jane Miller, Jay Noddle, Joe Sullivan, Carmen Tapio and Willy Theisen.
The 2024 honorees will be formally inducted during a gala on August 21 at the Holland Performing Arts Center.
The 2024 Omaha Business Hall of Fame Inductees
Lance M. Fritz
Retired Chairman, President and CEO, Union Pacific
Clarence L. “Mickey” Landen, Jr. (1924-2011)
Founder, Security National Bank
Clarence L. “C. L.” Landen, III
CEO, Security National Bank
James E. “Jim” Landen, Sr.
Executive Chairman, Security National Bank
Sid Meridith
Founder and Chairman of the Board, Security Equipment Inc. (SEi)
Constance Ryan
CEO, Streck
Joan H. Squires
President, Omaha Performing Arts
“And what a wonderful reflection of Omaha’s diverse economy, with honorees from the home services, transportation, arts and entertainment, medical research and banking industries,” said Mello. “This class of inductees should make all of us appreciate the vast reach of Omaha’s business community even more because of their lasting impact.”
Media Kit
- To purchase tickets to the Induction Ceremony: https://www.omahachamber.org/bhof/
- Past Honorees, 1993-2024: https://www.omahachamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/240531_BHOF_HonoreeList_Fnl.pdf
About the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce
https://www.omahachamber.org/who-we-are/
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