Jennifer Serkiz Appointed to Lead Cass County Nebraska Economic Development Council

The Cass County Nebraska Economic Development Council (CCNEDC), part of the Greater Omaha Chamber’s economic development partnership, has appointed Jennifer Serkiz as its next executive director. She is responsible for the promotion of economic development activities in Cass County effective Jan. 3, 2017.

“Cass County is poised for growth,” said Serkiz. “I am looking forward to working in the place I call home to bring great new jobs to the community.”

Prior to this appointment, Serkiz worked for the Greater Omaha Chamber as a business development specialist and was responsible, before that, for managing the Chamber’s workforce and talent development strategy.

In her new position, Serkiz will focus on retaining existing businesses, attracting new businesses, creating new jobs and expanding current business and industry in Cass County.

In addition to her work with the Greater Omaha Chamber, Serkiz worked as an administrative associate with the Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce. A resident of Cass County, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Bellevue University.