The Greater Omaha Chamber (omahachamber.org) is proud to announce the 2026 inductees into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame, honoring a distinguished group of leaders whose exceptional achievements have shaped Omaha’s business landscape and enriched its community.
This year’s honorees represent the highest caliber of entrepreneurial leadership, civic dedication, and transformative impact:
- The Honorable Jean Stothert, former Mayor of Omaha
- Derek Leathers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Werner®
- David G. Brown, former President and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber
- G. Richard Russell and Carol Madson Russell, Chairman of Millard Lumber Inc and Civic & Community Leaders
- Steve Menzies, Founder of Applied Underwriters, North American Casualty, and United Risk
The 2026 honorees will be formally inducted at a gala event held August 19, 2026, at the Holland Performing Arts Center. The nominees are selected by a committee formed of Greater Omaha Chamber board members and Omaha Business Hall of Fame inductees.
The evening will include an hors d’oeuvres and cocktail hour, an induction ceremony, and a dessert reception. Proceeds from the event support the Greater Omaha Chamber Foundation’s development of the next generation of Omaha leaders. Honoree achievements will also be commemorated in a permanent Business Hall of Fame exhibit at The Durham Museum.
To learn more about the Omaha Business Hall of Fame or to purchase tickets, visit OmahaChamber.org/BHOF.