Featured Speaker: Heath Mello | Greater Omaha of Chamber
Heath Mello serves as President and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber, where he leads the organization’s mission to champion a thriving business community and foster a prosperous regional economy. With more than 20 years of experience spanning government relations, fundraising, higher education, and nonprofit leadership, he brings a proven track record of building strategic partnerships, securing critical resources, and advancing public policy initiatives that drive economic growth.
Prior to joining the Chamber, Mello served as Vice President for External Relations at the University of Nebraska System. In this role, he supported the system’s strategic vision and priorities while strengthening its reputation and engagement with key external stakeholders, including policymakers, business leaders, and community partners.
Mello holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and is completing his Master of Public Administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He is deeply committed to public service and is passionate about advancing economic development, innovation, and collaboration to strengthen communities in Omaha and throughout the region.
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BOMA NEWS
BOMA International's 2025 Year in Review
BOMA International
2025 was a year of momentum, impact, and connection across BOMA International! From industry-leading education and influential advocacy to raising the bar through building recognition programs, together we advanced the commercial real estate industry in meaningful ways. Check out our 2025 highlights and celebrate a year of progress, leadership, and what’s possible when our industry moves forward as one.
BOMA Omaha
Membership in the Building Owners and Managers Association of Omaha (BOMA Omaha) is all about opportunity - opportunity to learn, to grow and to effect positive change in the commercial real estate industry.
Through professional and personal contacts, members share resources, discover new ways to get results at their properties and tap into the collective knowledge and experience of the top leaders in the metro area's commercial real estate industry.
Membership in BOMA Omaha provides you with access to timely information, advanced notice of legislative and advocacy issues, extensive research, timely publications through BOMA International, and access to a variety of educational and networking opportunities. Membership dues are paid by calendar year. Your local dues include access to the full range of resources offered by BOMA International. JOIN NOW.
If you are interested in attending any of our current events or would like information about membership, please contact us at bae@bomaomaha.org for more information.
Federated with BOMA International
BOMA Omaha Meeting Dates 2026
January 27 - Speaker: Steven N. Jensen, PLA, AICP
February 13 - NACPO Commercial Real Estate Legislative Luncheon
March 24 - Speaker: Prairie Mechanical -Travis Brown, Trent Goodman, and Aaron Patterson
April 28 - Speaker: Unico Group - Jonah Cohen, Nate Fisher, and Justin Lewandowski, CWCA
May 4, Monday - Annual Golf Outing
May 26 - No Monthly Meeting
June 25 - Omaha Central Library Tour
June 30 - No Monthly Meeting
July 28 - No monthly meeting
August 25 - Pam Johnsen, Greenhall Commercial Landscapes
September 29 - Judy Emswiler, OPPD
October 27 - Speaker: Heath Mello, Omaha Chamber of Commerce
November 17 - Speaker: Mayor John W. Ewing Jr.
December 15 - BOMA Omaha Partners Presentation
If you'd like to receive meeting invites, join our email list by contacting bae@bomaomaha.org
Leadership 2026
President
Ryan Liberty
NP Dodge Management
Treasurer
Paul Cohen
Omaha Douglas Public Building Commission
Past President
Craig Carlson
Mutual of Omaha
Board of Directors:
Todd Trimpe, RPA
YMCA
Gordon Wehner
AXE Building
Amber Bakken
Lockwood Development
Christina Swantek
OMNE Partners
Yolanda Hoffman
Executive Director
Cornerstone Partner
Leadership Partner
Supporting Partners
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