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
Chairman
Carmen Tapio, Founder and CEO, North End Teleservices
Immediate-Past Chairman
Mickey Anderson, President of Baxter Auto Group
Secretary
Derek Leathers, President and CEO of Werner Enterprises
Treasurer
Steve Grandfield, President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
At-Large Members
Rebecca Atkins, Director of the CBA Prep Academy in the College of Business for University of Nebraska at Omaha
Dana Bradford, Chairman and CEO of C3 Brands
Nate Dodge, Executive VP of NP Dodge Company
Dr. Jeffrey Gold, Chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Executive VP and Provost
Jamie Gutierrez, CEO of Midwest Maintenance Company
Eric Keen, Chairman and CEO of HDR
Ashley Kuhn, President of Blair Freeman Group
Esther Mejia, President & COO of E Creative
Jay Noddle, President and CEO of Noddle Companies
Tracy Schaefer, CIO of Conagra Brands
Audit & Finance Council Chair
Jim Krieger, CFO with Gallup
Economic Development Council Chair
Paul West, Managing Partner with Carson Wealth
Membership Council Chair
Sherman Willis, Agent with State Farm Insurance
Public Policy Council Chair
Scott Moore, Senior Vice president of Corporate Relations of Union Pacific
General Counsel
Steve Bruckner, Partner with Fraser Stryker
President and CEO of Greater Omaha Chamber
Heath Mello
Council Chairs
Agriculture Council: David Bracht, Kutak Rock LLP
Audit & Finance Council: Jim Krieger, Gallup
Building Business Council: Joe Petsick, UNL
Chairman’s Council: Terry Kroeger, Smith Kroeger
Council for Opportunity, Diversity and Equity: Wendy Goldberg, Tri-Faith Initiative of Omaha
Economic Development Council: Paul West, Carson Wealth
Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals: Darius Christensen, Albireo Energy
Manufacturing Council: Brian Turner, Central Confinement Services
Membership Council: Sherman Willis, State Farm Insurance
Minority Economic Development: Jason R. Fischer, Surreal Media Lab
Non-Profit Council: Donna Kush, Omaha Community Foundation
Public Policy Council: Scott Moore, Union Pacific
Small Business Assistance Council: Leslie Andersen, Bank of Bennington
Sports Council: Jack Diesing, College World Series of Omaha, Inc.
Talent Council: Tammy Carlson, Lozier Corporation
Transportation Council: Matt Tondl, HDR
Directors-At-Large
Michael Palleson, Cline Williams
Dan Harbeke, Google
Jerry Crouse, Tenaska
Hobson Powell, LinkedIn
Directors
Term ending 2022
Mark Ellerbeck, First Westroads Bank
Pam Finn, Burlington Capital
Paul Maass, Scoular
Joel Makovicka, Makovicka Physical Therapy
Elizebeth Murphy, Emspace + Lovgren
Kim Rowell, Cox Communications
Ava Thomas, Omaha World Herald
T.J. Twit, OMNE Partners
Kimberly Yungtum, Robert B. Daugherty Foundation
Michelle Zych, Sherwood Foundation
Term ending 2023
David Cota, First National Bank
Patrick Dees, Woodmen Life
Mark Doyle, Metropolitan Utilities District
Carey Hamilton, Beardmore Chevrolet
Mark Jensen, Farm Credit Services of America
Patricia Kearns, QLI
Mike Loeffler, Northern Natural Gas Company
Dan Kinsella, Deloitte
Dave McCue, AON Risk Services
Mitch Parnell, Valmont
Term ending 2024
Javier Fernandez, OPPD
Christine Hill, AOI Corporation
Tim Kerrigan, Investors Realty
Kenny McMorris, Charles Drew Health Center
Nancy Pridal, Lamp Rynearson & Associates
Joe Sullivan, US Bank
George Wehbe, Fiserv
Kevin Welker, Kiewit Building Group
Randy Wood, Lindsay Corporation
Small Business Representatives
Arun Agarwal, White Lotus Group
Luper Akough, Clout Enterprises
Bobby Brumfield, Leonum Advisors
Tim Gay, Catalyst Public Affairs
Cesár Garcia, Canopy South
Armando Salgado, LingoDocs Marketing
Ex-officio
Advance Southwest Iowa: Brenda Mainwaring, Iowa West Foundation
Area Community Arts: Jennifer Boomgaarden, Omaha Symphony & Jack Becker, Joslyn Art Museum
Area Non-Profits: Amanda Brewer, Habitat for Humanity Omaha
Cass County Chairman: Julie Schmale, Citizens State Bank
Electronic Media: Shawn Oswald, KETV
Gateway Development Corp Chairman: Mike Basset, Nature Works
General Counsel: Steve Bruckner, Fraser Stryker
Greater Fremont Development Council Chairman: Diane Mallette, Structural Component Systems
Grow Sarpy Chairman: Jim Janicki, Hillcrest Health Services
Hospitals
CHI Health: Jeanette Wojtalewicz
Children’s Hospital & Medical Center: Chanda Chacon
Nebraska Medicine: James Linder
Nebraska Methodist Health Systems: Steve Goeser
Latino Center of the Midlands: Albert Varas, Executive Director
Metro Omaha Medical Society: Carol Wang, Executive Director
Mexican Consul: Guadalupe Sánchez Salazar
Nebraska Chamber Chairman: Scott Moore, Union Pacific Railroad Company
Nebraska Department of Economic Development: Anthony Goins, Director
Omaha Public Schools: Cheryl Logan, Superintendent
Omaha Startup: Adriana Cisneros Basulto, Maxwell.App
Philanthropy: Wendy Boyer, Peter Kiewit Foundation
Regional School Superintendent: Jim Sutfin, Millard Public Schools
United Way of the Midlands: Shawna Forsberg, President
Universities
Creighton University of Medicine: Robert ‘Bo’ Dunlay
Bellevue University: Mary Hawkins
Creighton University: Rev. Daniel Hendrickson
Metropolitan Community College: Randy Schmailzl
College of Saint Mary, Maryanne Stevens
Nebraska Wesleyan University, Darrin Good
University of Nebraska-Omaha, Dr. Joanne Li
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Dr. Jeffrey Gold
University of Nebraska, Ted Carter
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.
Executive Director, Gateway Corp Economic Development Council
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