Collaborating for Greater Omaha’s Economic Success
Introducing the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership, a collaboration of eight independent economic development organizations spanning eight counties across two states. The partnership operates as a unified network committed to helping businesses grow across the region. Economic success anywhere in Greater Omaha strengthens us all. Our team of experienced economic development professionals focuses on collaboration over competition, working together to help your business thrive in the location that fits best.
Regional Partners by County
Each county throughout the Greater Omaha region provides unique economic opportunities that lends itself to a balanced and diverse industry mix. Explore what the Greater Omaha region has to offer:
Cass County, NE
Plattsmouth
Dodge County, NE
Fremont
Douglas county, NE
Omaha
Mills County, IA
Glenwood
Otoe County, NE
Nebraska City
Pottawattamie County, IA
Council Bluffs
Sarpy County, NE
Bellevue | Papillion | La Vista
Attributes
Washington County, NE
Blair | Fort Calhoun
Team
Senior Executive Team
Heath Mello
President & CEO
Alec Gorynski
SVP of Economic Development
Aron Wehr
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Audra Schawang
SVP of Finance
Jennifer Creager
SVP of Public Policy
Pete Thompson
SVP of Business Intelligence & Technology
Angie Baber
Sr. Director, Business Attraction
Economic Development Team
Mark Norman
VP of Site Development
Tamia Peak
Workforce Excellence Intern
Mary Mitzlaff
Workforce Excellence Intern
Janique Hayes, MPA
Director of Workforce Pathways and Partnerships
Janique Hayes, MPA
Director of Workforce Pathways and Partnerships
Dell Nared
Chief Workforce Excellence Officer
Brayden Hicks
Economic Development Project Coordinator
Erin Miller
Executive Assistant
Travis Blakely
Program Manager, Small and Emerging Business Development
Travis Blakely
Program Manager, Small and Emerging Business Development
Alejandra Jimenez
Director, Small and Emerging Business Development
Alejandra Jimenez
Director, Small and Emerging Business Development
Makayla Leiting
Sr. Manager, Industry Development and Innovation
Makayla Leiting
Sr. Manager, Industry Development and Innovation
Merrick Brtek
Director of Workforce Development
Alec Gorynski
SVP of Economic Development
Joe Fox
Senior Director of Economic Development
Laura Hernandez
Program Manager, Small and Emerging Businesses Development
Laura Hernandez
Program Manager, Small and Emerging Businesses Development
Janique Hayes
Director of Workforce Pathways and Partnerships
Janique Hayes
Director of Workforce Pathways and Partnerships
Kent Heermann
Business Growth and Development Representative
John O’Connor
Business Growth and Development Representative
Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership Team
Mark Norman
VP of Site Development
Conner Mowery
Manager, Entrepreneurial Development
Laura Harrison
Business & Community Relations Manager for Grow Sarpy
Laura Harrison
Business & Community Relations Manager for Grow Sarpy
Stephanie Schurkamp
Director of Operations, Greater Fremont Development Council
Stephanie Schurkamp
Director of Operations, Greater Fremont Development Council
Laurie Stukenholtz
Executive Assistant/Marketing Coordinator, Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corporation
Laurie Stukenholtz
Executive Assistant/Marketing Coordinator, Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corporation
Lisa Walker
Executive Director, Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corporation
Lisa Walker
Executive Director, Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corporation
Janelle Taylor
Project Management Coordinator, Washington County Economic Development
Janelle Taylor
Project Management Coordinator, Washington County Economic Development
Mike Rooks
Executive Director, Gateway Development Corporation
Mike Rooks
Executive Director, Gateway Development Corporation
Kelsey Martinez
Director of Business Services, Greater Fremont Development Council
Kelsey Martinez
Director of Business Services, Greater Fremont Development Council
Megan Skiles
President & CEO, Greater Fremont Development Council
Megan Skiles
President & CEO, Greater Fremont Development Council
Amanda Heistand
Project Manager, Cass County EDC & Grow Sarpy
Amanda Heistand
Project Manager, Cass County EDC & Grow Sarpy
Josh Charvat
Executive Director, Cass County EDC
Shalimar Mazetis
Rural Development Manager, ASWIC
Nichole Ferguson
Manager of Community & Chamber Engagement, Gateway Development Corporation
Nichole Ferguson
Manager of Community & Chamber Engagement, Gateway Development Corporation
Paula Hazlewood
Chief Executive Officer, Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation
Paula Hazlewood
Chief Executive Officer, Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation
Lisa Scheve
Executive Director, Grow Sarpy
Brayden Hicks
Economic Development Project Coordinator
Travis Blakely
Program Manager, Small and Emerging Business Development
Travis Blakely
Program Manager, Small and Emerging Business Development
Alejandra Jimenez
Director, Small and Emerging Business Development
Alejandra Jimenez
Director, Small and Emerging Business Development
Makayla Leiting
Sr. Manager, Industry Development and Innovation
Makayla Leiting
Sr. Manager, Industry Development and Innovation
Alec Gorynski
SVP of Economic Development
Kent Heermann
Business Growth and Development Representative
John O’Connor
Business Growth and Development Representative
Niki Ferguson
Manager of Community & Chamber Engagement, Gateway Development Corporation
Niki Ferguson
Manager of Community & Chamber Engagement, Gateway Development Corporation
Ryan Kephart
Director of Community Development and Grant Administration, Greater Fremont Development Council
Ryan Kephart
Director of Community Development and Grant Administration, Greater Fremont Development Council
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Invest in A Greater Omaha
We achieve Omaha’s potential when we compete and win for business and talent growth, leading to economic prosperity for the entire region. Our work is powered by investors and companies, big and small, who believe in our mission and share our goal of economic prosperity.