OMAHA- Tech Nebraska, a newly-created organization seeking to cultivate, grow, and inspire the state's technology community, as well as drive policy for local businesses, announced on Tuesday that it had selected its first executive director. Announced and introduced by Byran Slone, President of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Omaha native Laurel Oetken will assume the role.

"We're excited to have her leading the efforts of the new organization to further connect technology interests throughout the state and grow Nebraska's technology brand," said Slone. Most recently, Oetken served as director of entrepreneurship and innovation at the Great Omaha Chamber of Commerce, but has also led initiatives alongside MIT's Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program to create a strategic growth and innovation plan for Nebraska.

At the announcement event, Oetken, who has a journalism degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, said she was eager to get started in the new role. "Tech Nebraska has the unique opportunity to continue building on past momentum," she said, "advancing our state's technology interests and reputation as a leader in technology and innovation even further." Christopher Dill, vice president and CIO of Kiewit, stated that he looks forward to working with Oetken, since almost every Nebraska company and organization utilizes or is impacted by technology every day.

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