WHO WE ARE
A 3,000+ member organization working to make Omaha a vibrant place to do business, work and live.
Meet the Omaha Chamber.
The Greater Omaha Chamber is one of the country’s largest, strongest chambers. We are advocates, catalysts and partners.
- More than 3,000+ member businesses
- 5-star accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Our goals include:
- Advocating for a strong business climate and member businesses
- Creating opportunities for business connections and member visibility
- Pursuing investment and jobs for the region
- Strengthening leaders and the community
Together, we accomplish so much more than any one person or business can accomplish alone.
Publications
Vision
The Chamber will be the catalyst organization that ensures Greater Omaha is a vibrant place to do business, work and live.
Mission
To champion a thriving business community and a prosperous region through visionary leadership and collaboration.
Values
Vision
We consistently focus on a bold future, pursuing innovation and collaboration to facilitate the growth and vitality of our community.
Passion
We pursue our work with enthusiasm, fueled by a strong commitment to our mission.
Excellence
We provide the highest quality programs and services, challenging ourselves to achieve greater results for our members, our community and each other.
Family
We respect, trust and support each other in an environment that embraces work-life balance.
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Chair
Beth Whited, Union Pacific Railroad
Chair-Elect & Secretary
Paul West, Carson Wealth
Immediate-Past Chair
Carmen Tapio, North End Teleservices
President and CEO of Greater Omaha Chamber
Heath Mello
Treasurer
David Cota, FNBO
At-Large Members
Mickey Anderson, Baxter Auto Group
Chanda Chacon, Children’s Hospital
Nate Dodge, NP Dodge Company
Javier Fernandez, OPPD
Rex Fisher, HDR
Derek Leathers, Werner Enterprises
Taek Lee, Gallup
Paul Maass, Scoular
Brenda Mainwaring, Iowa West Foundation
Jeff Russell, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
Craig Weiss, Conagra Brands
Audit and Finance Chair
Dan Kinsella, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Economic Development Chair
Kevin Welker, Kiewit
Membership Council Chair
Terry Kroeger, Smith Kroeger
Public Policy Council Chair
Anna Castner Wightman, FNBO
General Counsel (Ex-Officio)
Steve Bruckner
Board of Directors
Term ending 2025
Jay Lund, Green Slate Development
Wendy Wiseman, Constellation Collective
Kim Yungtum, Daugherty Foundation
Chase Rankin, Omaha World-Herald
Elizebeth Murphy, EMSPACE + Lovgren
Mark Ellerbeck, First Westroads Bank
Kim Rowell, Cox Communications
Kerri Sanchez, Sherwood Foundation
George Achola, Burlington Capital
John Petr, Kutak Rock
Term ending 2026
Chris Hawkins, Hawkins Construction
Mike Loeffler, Northern Natural Gas
Mark Doyle, Metropolitan Utilities District
Mark Jensen, Farm Credit Services of America
Patricia Kearns, QLI
Timothy Donahue, Valmont
Denise McCauley, WoodmenLife
Corey Taylor, Turner Construction
Dana Bradford, C3 Brands
David Anderson, Jr., KPMG
Term ending 2027
Randy Wood, Lindsay Corporation
Joseph Sullivan, U.S. Bank
Kenny McMorris, Charles Drew Health Center
Joanne Sebby, Fiserv
Alex Wolf, Koley Jessen
Chris Johnson, Leo A Daly
Dave McIvor, Lamp Rynearson
Jeff Royal, Dundee Bank
Nancy Crawford, Mutual of Omaha
Small Business Representatives
Tim Harrison, Harrison Financial Services
Arun Agarwal, White Lotus Group
Jason Fischer, Surreal Media Lab
Jodie McGill, McGill Law, P.C.
Candice Price, Home Team Auto
Directors-At-Large
Mark Duren, Lutz
Michael Pallesen, Cline Williams
Dan Harbeke, Google
Jerry Crouse, Tenaska
Chamber Council Chairs (Ex-Officio)
Agriculture Council: David Bracht, Kutak Rock LLP
Audit & Finance Committee: Dan Kinsella, Deloitte
Building Business Council: Joe Petsick, Auctic
Chair’s Council: Leslie Andersen, i3 Bank
Economic Development Council: Kevin Welker, Kiewit
Energy Council: Steve Seline, Walnut Private Equity Partners
Heath Care Council: Allen Fredrickson, Signature Performance
Manufacturing Council: Hannah Bolte, Lozier Corporation
Membership Council: Terry Kroeger, Smith Kroeger
Minority Economic Development Council: Bobby Brumfield, Leonum Advisors
Public Policy Council: Anna Castner Wightman, FNBO
Sports Council: Jack Diesing, CWS Omaha, Inc.
Talent Council: Mike Cassling, CQuence Health
Transportation Council: Matt Tondl, HDR
Ex-officio
Area Arts Community:
Jack Becker, Joslyn Art Museum
Joan Squires, Omaha Performing Arts
Area Nonprofits:
Amanda Brewer, Habitat for Humanity Omaha
Shawna Forsberg, United Way of the Midlands
Cesar Garcia, Canopy South
Tobi Mathouser, Goodwill Industries
Buey Ray Tut, Spark
Aileen Warren, ICAN
Carol Wang, Metro Omaha Medical Society
Education
Dr. Robert Dunlay, Creighton University School of Medicine
Dr. Jeffrey Gold, University of Nebraska System
Rev. Daniel Hendrickson, Creighton University
Sherrye Hutcherson, Bellevue University
Dan Kinney Jr., Iowa Western Community College
Dr. Joanne Li, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Vickie Murillo, Council Bluffs Public Schools
Matt Ray, Omaha Public Schools
Randy Schmailzl, Metropolitan Community College
Heather Smith, College of St. Mary
Government
K.C. Belitz, Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Major General Christopher Eubank, U.S. Strategic Command
Jorge Ernesto Espejel Montes, Consulate of Mexico
Tom Warren, City of Omaha
Hospitals
Pete Festersen, CHI Health Systems
Steve Goeser, Nebraska Methodist Health System
Dr. James Linder, Nebraska Medicine
Media: Allison Smith
Omaha Startups: Adriana Cisneros Basulto, Maxwell
Philanthropy:
Wendy Boyer, Peter Kiewit Foundation
Donna Kush, Omaha Community Foundation
Regional Partnership
Brook Aken, Cass County Economic Development Corporation
Manny Banner, Gateway Development Corporation
Jennifer Bixby, Greater Fremont Development Corporation
Jason Esser, Otoe County Economic Development Corporation
Josh Kallsen, Advance Southwest Iowa Foundation
Jon Lorson, Mills County Iowa
Devin Meisinger, Grow Sarpy
Tourism: Roger Dixon, MECA
Current Openings
Together, we accomplish so much more than any one person or business can accomplish alone. We need you to help us make Omaha a great place to do business, work and live.
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