The First Responders Foundation is honored to be inducting Timothy J. Burke into the Ancient Society of St. Florian and St. Michael at the 7th Annual 9/11 Luncheon of Honor on September 11, 2023.
Tim has been a long-time supporter of first responders and of the Foundation. Tim is the keynote speaker for this years First Responders Foundations 9/11 Luncheon of Honor where his speech is titled “A Story of a First Responder Family”
Tim recently retired as the President and CEO of OPPD.
Timothy J. Burke joined OPPD in April 1997 as vice president. He 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.
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 the 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.
We look forward to hearing Tim speak at the luncheon and to honoring him for all he has done for first responders.
For tickets to the luncheon click here.
For more information on the Ancient Order of the National Society of St. Florian and St. Michael click here.
