OMAHA — The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce has announced the newest members of the Omaha Business Hall of Fame.
The two women and five men, three of whom are from the same family, will be formally inducted at a banquet on Aug. 21 at the Holland Performing Arts Center.
They join the ranks of other prominent Omaha-area business groups that have been recognized since 1993 for their achievements, contributions and dedication to business and the community.
The hall was opened 31 years ago as part of the Chamber’s 100th anniversary celebrations, and information about the inductees’ achievements is featured in a permanent exhibit at the Durham Museum.
Chamber president and CEO Heath Mello said this year’s winners, drawn from the home services, transportation, arts and entertainment, medical research and banking industries, reflect the region’s “diverse economy.”
“All seven winners are true giants in their respective industries. It has been a tremendous benefit to our business community and our city,” Mello said.
The group was selected by a volunteer committee: Mello, David Anderson Jr., Mickey Anderson, Stephen Bruckner, Rodrigo Lopez, Linda Lovegren, John Rand, Brenda Mainwaring, Jane Miller, Jay Noddle, Joe Sullivan, Carmen Tapio and Willie Theisen.
Tickets and registration are required for the introductory event.
Members:
Lance Fritz He served as chairman, president and CEO of Union Pacific from 2015 to 2023, retiring after 23 years with the railroad and currently serves as an adviser to the company.
Clarence Lewis “Mickey” Lunden Jr. (1924-2011) He co-founded the Central National Insurance Company with his father before founding Security National Bank in 1964.
Clarence L. “CL” Lunden III He has served as CEO of Security National Bank since 1980 and is known as a champion of personalized service and community involvement.
James E. “Jim” Lunden Sr. As Executive Chairman, he continues the family tradition of shaping the bank’s growth.
Sid Meridith After serving as an officer for seven years during the Vietnam War, he settled in Omaha. In 1969, he founded Security Equipment Corporation, which expanded into four regional offices. We serve 41 states.
Constance Ryan She joined her family business, Streck Inc., in 1982. She became president in 1992 and CEO in 2013. Streck was recently sold to Madison Industries under her guidance.
Joan Squires As chairman of Omaha Performing Arts, he founded O-pa more than 20 years ago, and today the organization is the state’s largest arts organization, overseeing the Orpheum Theatre, Holland Center and Steelhouse Omaha.
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