2025 Nebraska Business Hall of Fame Honorees Inducted

LINCOLN, Nebraska — The NE Chamber and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) College of Business inducted five honorees into the Nebraska Business Hall of Fame, including:

• Mike Boyle, Kawasaki, Lincoln
• Paul and Lori Hogan, Home Instead, Omaha
• Senator John Stinner, Western States Bank, Gering
• Senator Matt Williams, Flatwater Bank, Gothenburg

These leaders were formally inducted into the Nebraska Business Hall of Fame on Thursday, January 30.  They join an esteemed group of over 140 Nebraska business leaders who have made a tremendous impact on the state’s economy, driven its competitiveness, and contributed significantly to the vitality of our free enterprise system.

“The Nebraska Business Hall of Fame is the highest honor a business leader can receive in our state.  These five Nebraskans have contributed greatly to the success and growth of Nebraska, making them among the most deserving.” said NE Chamber President Bryan Slone at the Banquet.

The program was established by the NE Chamber and UNL College of Business in 1992.  Candidates are nominated by individuals from the business community, business associations and academia.  Nominations for 2026 Hall of Fame honorees will open on February 10, 2025, on the nechamber.com website. 

Mike Boyle, Nebraska Business Hall of Fame inductee, with wife Pam

Paul and Lori Hogan, Nebraska Business Hall of Fame inductees

John Stinner, Nebraska Business Hall of Fame inductee, with wife Rita

Matt Williams, Nebraska Business Hall of Fame inductee, with wife Susan