OMAHA- Mayor Jean Stothert has selected former Omaha Police Chief Thomas Warren Sr. to serve as her next chief of staff.

Warren is the current president and CEO of the Urban League of Nebraska. He served 24 years with the Police Department, including four years as chief, before retiring in 2008. During his time with the city, and in the intervening years leading a nonprofit and serving on several local boards, Warren said he worked closely with city departments, learned the landscape of city government and established relationships with Omaha’s donor community that he said will be vital to future public-private partnerships.

“Our economy is strong, the city of Omaha is very safe and this is a great opportunity for me to continue in my service to this community,” Warren said.

Stothert said the chief of staff role requires someone with a wide knowledge base and skill sets: a “jack-of-all-trades” who understands relationships, negotiation, problem-solving, customer service, finance and city law. She called Warren a recognized community leader who shares her vision for Omaha’s future.

“Tom supports (the) goals of my administration to make Omaha a safe, growing, financially stable, diverse and inclusive city,” Stothert said.

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