OMAHA- Not even a year into the position, the CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber has abruptly left the post. It was announced that Veta Jeffery was voted out of the position and a search committee will work swiftly to find a replacement. For the time being, Tim Burke has been appointed interim CEO. Burke served as CEO of Omaha Public Power District from 2015 until his retirement in 2021.

“I am excited about the opportunity to assist the Chamber and the business community during this transition,” Burke said in the statement. “The Chamber’s work has always been important, and it is as critical now as it has ever been to build momentum and continue to make progress.”

Jeffery was only hired last April and began the job in May. She previously was the chief diversity officer for the State of Missouri’s St. Louis County, Jeffery came to Omaha with much praise from the local business and government community. There was no explanation given as to why Jeffrey would not continue with the chamber. The departure is effective immediately.

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