Business Ethics Alliance Welcomes Four New Members to Governing Board
The Business Ethics Alliance (www.businessethicsalliance.org) is honored to have four distinguished professionals from the Omaha metro area join its Governing Board. The Governing Board manages the business and the affairs of the Business Ethics Alliance. Currently, it has 14 members and is made up of esteemed business leaders in our community. The four newest members of the Business Ethics Alliance Governing Board are Steve Koesters, treasurer; Daniel Padilla, trustee; Joel Falk, trustee; and Chad Richter, trustee.
Steve Koesters
Steve currently serves as the CEO of Fusion Medical Staffing. He has previously held leadership roles with a number of companies across the Midwest. Steve also has a commitment to volunteer leadership, previously serving on governing boards for two nonprofits based out of Kansas City, MO.
Daniel Padilla
Daniel is the executive director of Lending Link and has worked in the financial services industry for over 20 years. He has been involved with developing lending strategies for unbanked and underbanked markets for several years. Daniel is passionate about his civic involvement, and he has served on many organizational boards and task forces dedicated to improving the financial wellbeing of the Omaha community. Daniel speaks fluent Spanish and graduated with a degree in business administration from Universidad Mariano Galvez in Guatemala City.
Joel Falk
Joel is the president of UMB Bank and specializes in commercial banking and investment management. Other notable companies he has worked for include US Bank, Union Pacific Railroad, and Bank of the West. He has a deep commitment to volunteerism and has served on a number of nonprofit boards in Omaha, including United Way of the Midlands.
Chad Richter
Chad currently serves as the managing partner of Jackson Lewis and has extensive experience in the legal industry. He specializes in preventive counseling and training, traditional labor law, and workplace litigation. Chad is a frequent speaker to local and national organizations on a variety of employment and labor-related topics. He serves on a number of nonprofit boards throughout the Omaha area. Most recently, Chad received the honor of being a Recommended Attorney by Legal 500 USA.
The mission of the Business Ethics Alliance is to build leadership, strengthen organizations, and elevate Greater Omaha through positive, practical business education. The Alliance was legally established in 2008 as a standalone, not-for-profit entity. The Alliance has three founding partners: the Heider College of Business, Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, and the BBB of the Midlands. Additionally, the Alliance is made up of Trustees around Omaha who act as a guild of business leaders who are ambassadors, supporters, and advisors of the Alliance’s mission. The Alliance’s brand of ethics is impartial, research-based, and respectful. To learn more, www.businessethicsalliance.org.