Join the First Responders Foundation for our
Seventh Annual 9/11 Luncheon of Honor
with Keynote Speaker
Tim Burke, OPPD President & CEO (ret.)
You are invited to the luncheon on September 11th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District.
The event will begin with a moment of silence in remembrance of 9/11. Opening remarks will be made by our CEO, Al Batschelet, and President, Todd Sears. During lunch, we will hear from Retired OPPD President/CEO Tim Burke. The luncheon will include the tradition of inducting those who have made a difference in the lives of first responders and the Foundation and those who have made a great impact in the community into the
Ancient Order of Saint Florian and Saint Michael
This year we are honored to induct:
Timothy J. Burke
Justin Cooley
Paul Davis Restoration Omaha
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits – Makers Mark
J. Joe Ricketts
The keynote speaker for the luncheon this year is Timothy J. Burke President & Chief Executive Officer of OPPD (ret.)
Timothy J. Burke joined OPPD in April 1997 as vice president. He has served as vice president of Customer Service & Public Affairs, overseeing Customer Service Operations, Customer Sales & Service, Customer Strategy, Economic Development, Safety & Technical Training, Corporate Marketing & Communications, Operations Analysis, Governmental Affairs, and Environmental & Regulatory Affairs. In May 2015, he became president and CEO. He retired last summer 2022.
His local and industry board affiliations include:
- American Public Power Association
- Large Public Power Council
- Nebraska Power Association
- Business Ethics Alliance Trustee
- Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce
- United Way of the Midlands – past Chair of the Board and he and his wife Terri were chairs of the 2022 United Way of the Midlands Campaign
- Partnership for Our Kids
- StratCom Consultation Committee
- Offutt Air Force Base Advisory Council
- Air Force Global Strike Command Civic Leader Program
- Nebraska Blue Print Steering Committee
- Papillion First Responders Foundation Chapter Board of Directors in 2021
Burke holds a Master’s degree from Drake University and a Bachelor’s degree from Buena Vista University. He is married to Terri Burke. They have three sons who are married, as well as seven grandchildren.