OMAHA- On Tuesday morning, the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce announced that Heath Mello, who served in the Nebraska Legislature for eight years, will assume the role of President and CEO. Mello, while serving in the Legislature, was a member of the Appropriations and Nebraska Retirement System Committees.

The former senator will replace Tim Burke, who has served in the Chamber's leadership position since Veta Jeffrey, the former CEO and President, resigned in March of this year. Mello graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and served for a time as Vice President of External Relations and Director of State Relations in the University of Nebraska system.

"Mello brings a breadth of experience across multiple sectors and years of strategic leadership and management to this important role," said Carmen Tapio, chair of the Greater Omaha Chamber, in a statement, "He is passionate about our community and has devoted his career to ensuring it is a great place to live, to prepare our next-generation workforce, and to do business. We believe Mello will continue to grow the business landscape in Omaha and drive strong workforce and economic development in Omaha and eastern Nebraska."

Tapio served on the search committee for the Greater Omaha Chamber, which was established following the resignation of Veta Jeffrey. Ted Carter, president of the University of Nebraska, praised Mello for his work as the chief government liaison for NU. "We are fortunate that Heath will continue to call Omaha home and that he will continue to shape and influence the greater Omaha region." Mello will assume the role on August 2nd.

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