LINCOLN, Nebraska – Bryan Slone publicly announced today that he intends to step down as President/CEO of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry (“NE Chamber”) following the 109th Legislative Session in June of 2025. A search committee has begun a search process to identify his successor and has started accepting applications.
During his tenure, the NE Chamber has continued to serve as the “Voice of Business” in legislative and regulatory matters and policy-making processes. Slone noted that his time at the NE Chamber has been a “great personal privilege due to the incredible support of the membership, the very talented staff members on the chamber team, and the many unique opportunities for the organization to make a difference for Nebraska’s businesses and economic competitiveness.” Slone has worked with the NE Chamber Board since the latter portion of 2024 to ensure the best possible transition process as well as staying focused on the upcoming Legislative Session. Slone said: “We have in place an excellent team at the NE Chamber with a good strategic vision and capable young leaders who are developing into extraordinary Chamber executives. In addition, the NE Chamber Board is strong, cohesive, and engaged. This is a good time for the NE Chamber to make this kind of transition and I am very confident in the future of this organization.” Slone noted that he does not intend to retire but intends to pursue other significant professional opportunities. With Slone’s expected departure in June 2025, the NE Chamber Board has appointed a search committee and has begun a search for a new President & CEO of the NE Chamber. Interested parties may find more information at the NE Chamber website. Applicants should send any requests for additional information or letters of application and the applicant’s resume to the NE Chamber Search Committee at [email protected]. The NE Chamber is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. ### Meg Hatfield Director of Marketing and Communications 1128 Lincoln Mall, Suite 302 Lincoln, NE 68508 (402) 474-4422
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![]() NE Chamber leaders welcomed a new chair and 11 new members to its Board of Directors for 2025. Joel Russell, President & CEO of Millard Lumber in Omaha will serve as chair for the 2025 term. “I’m thrilled to take part in the NE Chamber’s mission on a deeper level this year as the 2025 Board Chair,” Russell said. “Together, we’ll continue to make Nebraska the best place to own, operate and grow a business through enhancing legislative policies and connecting with business leaders across the state.” The following individuals begin their terms on the board this year. Brook Aken, Manager – Economic Development, Omaha Public Power District, Omaha Serving as Economic Development Chair Cameron Arch, Associate General Counsel, Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Nebraska, Omaha Serving as District 1 Representative Matthew Burke, Director – Commercial Banking, FNBO, Omaha Serving as Leadership Nebraska Chair Bob Caldwell, EVP/Chief Administrative Officer, NEBCO Inc., Lincoln Serving as District 2 Representative Rex Fisher, Senior Vice President, HDR, Omaha Serving as District 1 Representative Kyle Gilster, Office Managing Partner – Washington D.C., Husch Blackwell LLP, Omaha Serving as District 1 Representative Amber Holle, Executive Director, Falls City Chamber of Commerce, Falls City Serving as NE Chambers Association Chair Zac Holoch, President & CEO, Cornerstone Bank, York Serving as District 4 Representative Stephen Hornady, President, Hornady Manufacturing Company, Grand Island Serving as District 5 Representative Jim Nolan, Vice President, Communications & Government Affairs, Mutual of Omaha – United of Omaha, Omaha Serving as Appointed District 1 Director “Our board represents a broad spectrum of business leaders and organizations across the state, and we’re thrilled to add these 11 individuals to further enhance our statewide presence,” said NE Chamber President Bryan Slone. “Our board is vital in helping us deliver on our mission of ensuring Nebraska’s business climate stays competitive and offers economic growth to Nebraska businesses.” New board members are nominated by the current board and elected by the broader NE Chamber membership. Board members promote economic growth across the state and establish the association’s policies with input from members and 12 councils. |
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February 2025
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