We’re pleased to announce our very own Mark Rodgers has graduated from Leadership Omaha (LO), one of the nation’s longest-running community leadership programs, in its latest “best class ever” – a diverse group of leaders engaged in precedent-setting activities throughout the region.
The 10-month course, nearly half of which was impacted by exponential change caused by a worldwide health pandemic, focused on opportunities in Greater Omaha designed to fuel a vibrant community characterized by forward-momentum. The result: collaboration in the form of small-group projects that translated insight into action, along with motivated leaders who are ready to strengthen and transform the community.
“We are proud to recognize Mark as an accomplished alumnus of leaders in a region that is truly extraordinary: Omaha,” said John Sorrell, President and CEO of Core Bank. “Our organization is honored to support Leadership Omaha, and to call ourselves part of a team of remarkable individuals dedicated to ensuring prosperity for all.”
“It was truly an honor to guide this class of leaders, especially during unique pandemic circumstances. Their commitment to staying engaged took determination and was inspiring to see. This class, like the alumni before them, exceeded expectations and I’m excited for their continued leadership in our community. Congratulations, Class 42!” said Liz Kerrigan, Greater Omaha Chamber’s leadership strategist.
The Graduates of Leadership Omaha Class 42:
Sabrina Ahern
Brian Anderson
Tanin Arkfeld
Kiley Armitage
Caitlin Bolte
Nicole Carritt
Kelli Cavey
Sam J. Cooper
Savannah Cuevas
Steve Eck
Elizabeth Evans
Eric L. Ewing
Lauren Foster
Kate Gallagher
Steph Gould
Scott Hahn
Mark Haner
Adam Hartung
Kamron Hasan
James Hawthrone
Jillian Humphries
Brad Jones
Jay Kline
Sharlyn Konfrst
Gerald Kuhn II
Laura Langford
Emily Lindsey
Itzel Lopez
Abby Mack
Eric Mayberry
Brian Miles
Pat Morris
Erica Pieper
Brian Poppe
Katherine Porto
Laurent Quenaud
Cynthia Ray
Josh Render
Eli Rigatuso
Mark Rodgers
Toby Samuelson
Allison Schorr Zach
Vanessa Silke
Kyle Soares
Nick Thielen
Andrew Wesely
Troy Wharton
Andy Yosten
Jenny Zimmer
LEO A DALY
University of Nebraska Foundation
Union Pacific Railroad
QLI
Confluence
University of Nebraska Medical Center
The Omaha Community Foundation
TitleCore National
Greater Omaha Chamber
FNBO
Jackson Lewis P.C.
Great Plains Black History Museum
Greater Omaha Chamber
Buffett Early Childhood Institute
American National Bank
Koenig | Dunne, PC, LLO
CIT
Husch Blackwell LLP
Metropolitan Community College
Frost Media Group
MyStaff Inc
White Lotus Group
Farm Credit Services of America
City of Omaha
Omaha Public Power District
Starbucks Coffee Company
AIM Institute
Carson Wealth
Omaha World Herald
Bridges Trust
DRT LLC
RISE
Mutual of Omaha
Nebraska Medicine
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
BVH Architecture
Kiewit Building Group
Bellevue University
Core Bank
Morrissey Engineering
ICAN – Institute for Career Advancement Needs
Baird Holm LLP
Bank of the West
EHPV Management Group Inc.
Ayars & Ayars, Inc.
Lozier Foundation
HDR
Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture