OMAHA — The Greater Omaha Chamber named Veta Jeffery as its new President and CEO on Friday, April 29.

Jeffery will follow David Brown, who announced his intentions to retire this year after leading the Omaha Chamber for the last two decades.

"I'm excited to be able to follow the work he's [Brown] done, but also bring my own individualistic experience as well," Jeffery said.

Jeffery's most recently worked as the county Chief Diversity Officer for St. Louis. Other leadership roles have included Manager of Community Economic Development. She was appointed to the position by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon after the Ferguson protests.

"I think the heart of any community rests on the businesses it's made of," Jeffery said during Friday's announcement.

“I’m excited to work with Veta on her smooth transition into the President and CEO role,” said Brown. “I’m proud of what the Chamber and our partners have accomplished over the past 18 years, and I look forward to supporting her and the Chamber team to reach new heights.”

A series of listening sessions will be held as she transitions into the role beginning in May. Her husband and daughter will relocate to Omaha later this year.

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