About AMA Omaha

Founded in 1959, AMA Omaha is the local Chapter of the American Marketing Association, the world’s largest nonprofit marketing association with more than 30,000 members. For over 65 years, AMA Omaha has been the leading network for local marketing professionals.

Our Vision: To be the essential community for marketers in the Omaha metro.

Our Mission: AMA Omaha is dedicated to advancing the practice of marketing and building a strong, connected community through exceptional programming, engaging membership, and meaningful partnerships.

Focusing on the best practices in marketing, AMA Omaha delivers several resources, including:

Scholarly journals, award-winning publications, toolkits, webinars, certificates, and more
Forward-thinking programming that caters to professionals, academics, and students in all stages of their careers
Local and national networking opportunities
Leadership development and volunteer opportunities
Recognition of local marketing excellence

Community Engagement Program

At AMA Omaha, we are dedicated to uplifting our local community through intentional and impactful engagement. From volunteer events and fundraising drives to raising awareness for local nonprofit organizations, we strive to offer support where it’s needed most.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)

The AMA is committed to making sure that the intersectionality of diverse thought and perspectives are reflected, understood, and elevated across our marketing community.

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Join the Board

Share your expertise and shape Omaha’s marketing future.

Volunteer

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AMA Omaha Past Presidents

2022-2023 Magdalena Axtell / Sarah Rotermund

2021-2022 Jordan Maddex-Kopp / Kate O’Dea

2020-2021 Belinda Boelter 2019

2020 Jordan Maddex-Kopp

2018-2019 Magdalena Axtell

2017-2018 Sarah Morris

2016-2017 Nina Rongisch

2015-2016 Dana Sullivan

2014-2015 Kevin Hutchinson

2013-2014 Jaci Stuifbergen

2012-2013 Crystal Mackling

2011-2012 Misty Wendt

2010-2011 Calli Hite

2009-2010 Kim Kubert

2008-2009 Maria Corrin Oberdin

2007-2008 Brian Kaminski

2006-2007 Heather Lee Monaster

2005-2006 Kathleen Ulrich

2004-2005 Ann Maloley-Hansen

2003-2004 Carrie McKenzie

2002-2003 Gary Koenig

2001-2002 Jeff Quandt

2000-2001 John Lee

2000-1999 Brad Pfeifer

1998-1999 Karen Finken

1997-1998 Kim Mickelsen

1996-1997 Lisa Pelto

1995-1996 Cathy Jo “CJ” Ludwig

1994-1995 Jenny (Vrana) Buckley

1993-1994 Suzanne O’Donnell

1992-1993 Tracy Zaiss

1991-1992 Jim Vanderholm

1990-1991 Kelly Coffey

1989-1990 David Sanders

1988-1989 Sharon Hood

1987-1988 Pauline Stark

1986-1987 William Brown

1985-1986 Mike Novak

1984-1985 John Hafer

1983-1984 Rob Robinson

1982-1983 Marianne Pilling

1981-1982 Ira Dolich

1980-1981 Robert Brewster

1979-1980 Roger Koehler

1978-1979 Craig Collins

1977-1978 Craig Collins

1976-1977 Dennis Pearson

1975-1976 Dick Holquist

1974-1975 Dr. William Howard Brannen

1973-1974 George Madsen

1972-1973 Luther MacNaughton