SettingsBusinesspeople from Omaha, Nebraska
Andrew J. Hanscom
Andrew Jackson Hanscom (February 3, 1828 – September 11, 1907) was a pioneer Omaha, Nebraska lawyer, politician and real estate broker.
Andrew Jackson Hanscom (February 3, 1828 – September 11, 1907) was a pioneer Omaha, Nebraska lawyer, politician and real estate broker.
Anna Wilson (madam)
Anna Wilson (May 27, 1835 - October 27, 1911) was a pioneer madam in Omaha, Nebraska.
Anna Wilson (May 27, 1835 - October 27, 1911) was a pioneer madam in Omaha, Nebraska.
Augustus Kountze
Augustus Kountze (November 19, 1826–April 30, 1892) was a pioneer banker, politician, philanthropist and railroad supporter in Omaha, Nebraska, Kountze, Texas and New York City.
Augustus Kountze (November 19, 1826–April 30, 1892) was a pioneer banker, politician, philanthropist and railroad supporter in Omaha, Nebraska, Kountze, Texas and New York City.
Byron Reed
Byron Reed (March 12, 1829 – June 6, 1891) was an American pioneer real estate businessman and local politician in Omaha, Nebraska.
Byron Reed (March 12, 1829 – June 6, 1891) was an American pioneer real estate businessman and local politician in Omaha, Nebraska.
Cathy Hughes
Cathy Hughes, born Catherine Elizabeth Woods in Omaha, Nebraska on April 22, 1947, is an African-American entrepreneur, radio and television personality and business executive.
Cathy Hughes, born Catherine Elizabeth Woods in Omaha, Nebraska on April 22, 1947, is an African-American entrepreneur, radio and television personality and business executive.
Charles W. "Chuck" Durham
Charles W. "Chuck" Durham (died April 5, 2008 at the age of 90) was a civil engineer, built-environment pioneer, noted philanthropist, and civic leader in Iowa and Nebraska.
Charles W. "Chuck" Durham (died April 5, 2008 at the age of 90) was a civil engineer, built-environment pioneer, noted philanthropist, and civic leader in Iowa and Nebraska.
Charlie Munger
Charles Thomas Munger (born January 1, 1924, in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American business magnate, lawyer, investor, and philanthropist.
Charles Thomas Munger (born January 1, 1924, in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American business magnate, lawyer, investor, and philanthropist.
Dan Allen (gambler)
Dan Allen was an pioneer gambler in Omaha, Nebraska.
Dan Allen was an pioneer gambler in Omaha, Nebraska.
Edward Creighton
Edward Creighton (August 31, 1820 – November 5, 1874) was a prominent pioneer businessman in early Omaha, Nebraska.
Edward Creighton (August 31, 1820 – November 5, 1874) was a prominent pioneer businessman in early Omaha, Nebraska.
Edward Rosewater
Edward Rosewater, born Edward Rosenwasser, (January 21, 1841 – August 30, 1906) was a Republican Party politician and newspaper editor in Omaha, Nebraska.
Edward Rosewater, born Edward Rosenwasser, (January 21, 1841 – August 30, 1906) was a Republican Party politician and newspaper editor in Omaha, Nebraska.
Enos Lowe
Enos Lowe (May 5, 1804–February 13, 1880) was a pioneer doctor and businessman who was among the original founders of Omaha, Nebraska and served as president of the Second Iowa Constitutio...
Enos Lowe (May 5, 1804–February 13, 1880) was a pioneer doctor and businessman who was among the original founders of Omaha, Nebraska and served as president of the Second Iowa Constitutio...
Erastus Benson
Erastus A. Benson (1854-1932) was a banker, investor and land speculator in Omaha, Nebraska.
Erastus A. Benson (1854-1932) was a banker, investor and land speculator in Omaha, Nebraska.
Ezra Millard
Ezra Millard (February 2, 1833 – August 20, 1886) was a U.S. politician who was mayor of Omaha, Nebraska, from 1869 to 1871.
Ezra Millard (February 2, 1833 – August 20, 1886) was a U.S. politician who was mayor of Omaha, Nebraska, from 1869 to 1871.
Frederick Krug
Frederick Krug (1855 – November 18, 1930) was the German-immigrant founder of the Frederick Krug Brewing Company of Omaha, Nebraska.
Frederick Krug (1855 – November 18, 1930) was the German-immigrant founder of the Frederick Krug Brewing Company of Omaha, Nebraska.
Frederick Metz
Frederick Metz (1832 - 1901) founded and owned the Metz Brewery in Omaha, Nebraska for forty years.
Frederick Metz (1832 - 1901) founded and owned the Metz Brewery in Omaha, Nebraska for forty years.
George Edward Pendray
George Edward Pendray was an American public relations counselor, author, foundation executive, and an early advocate of rockets and spaceflight.
George Edward Pendray was an American public relations counselor, author, foundation executive, and an early advocate of rockets and spaceflight.
George L. Miller
Dr. George Lorin Miller (1830-August 28, 1920) was a pioneer physician, editor, politician, civic leader and land owner in Omaha, Nebraska.
Dr. George Lorin Miller (1830-August 28, 1920) was a pioneer physician, editor, politician, civic leader and land owner in Omaha, Nebraska.
Gilbert Hitchcock
Gilbert Monell Hitchcock (September 18, 1859 February 3, 1934) was a Representative and a Senator from Nebraska, and the founder of the Omaha World-Herald.
Gilbert Monell Hitchcock (September 18, 1859 February 3, 1934) was a Representative and a Senator from Nebraska, and the founder of the Omaha World-Herald.
Gottlieb Storz
Gottlieb Storz (1852 - 1939) was a pioneer entrepreneur in Omaha, Nebraska.
Gottlieb Storz (1852 - 1939) was a pioneer entrepreneur in Omaha, Nebraska.
Gurdon Wattles
Gurdon Wallace Wattles (May 12, 1855 - January 31, 1932) was an early businessman, banker and civic leader in Omaha, Nebraska who became responsible for bankrolling much of early Hollywood.
Gurdon Wallace Wattles (May 12, 1855 - January 31, 1932) was an early businessman, banker and civic leader in Omaha, Nebraska who became responsible for bankrolling much of early Hollywood.
Harry P. Deuel
Harry Porter Deuel (December 11, 1836-November 23, 1914) was a prominent railroad man in Omaha, Nebraska.
Harry Porter Deuel (December 11, 1836-November 23, 1914) was a prominent railroad man in Omaha, Nebraska.
Henry Doorly
Henry Doorly (November 9, 1879 – June 21, 1961), a native of Barbados, moved to Omaha while working as an engineer and then moved into the newspaper business.
Henry Doorly (November 9, 1879 – June 21, 1961), a native of Barbados, moved to Omaha while working as an engineer and then moved into the newspaper business.
Herman Kountze
Herman Kountze (August 21, 1833 – 1906) was a powerful and influential pioneer banker in Omaha, Nebraska in the late 19th century.
Herman Kountze (August 21, 1833 – 1906) was a powerful and influential pioneer banker in Omaha, Nebraska in the late 19th century.
Howard Graham Buffett
Howard Graham Buffett is an American philanthropist, photographer, and farmer.
Howard Graham Buffett is an American philanthropist, photographer, and farmer.
J. Joseph Ricketts
J. Joseph Ricketts is the founder, former CEO and former chairman of TD Ameritrade, one of the largest online discount brokerages in the world, based in Omaha, Nebraska.
J. Joseph Ricketts is the founder, former CEO and former chairman of TD Ameritrade, one of the largest online discount brokerages in the world, based in Omaha, Nebraska.
Jackie Gaughan
John D. "Jackie" Gaughan, Sr. (born October 24, 1920) is a casino owner and operator from the early 1950s in Las Vegas, Nevada.
John D. "Jackie" Gaughan, Sr. (born October 24, 1920) is a casino owner and operator from the early 1950s in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jeeri R. Reddy
Dr. Jeeri Reddy is an India born American biologist who became an entrepreneur, developing new generation preventive and therapeutic vaccine for stroke.
Dr. Jeeri Reddy is an India born American biologist who became an entrepreneur, developing new generation preventive and therapeutic vaccine for stroke.
Jeremy Schoemaker
Jeremy "ShoeMoney" Schoemaker (born May 31, 1974) is a web entrepreneur, founder of ShoeMoney Media, and co-founder of the AuctionAds service.
Jeremy "ShoeMoney" Schoemaker (born May 31, 1974) is a web entrepreneur, founder of ShoeMoney Media, and co-founder of the AuctionAds service.
Joe Ricketts
J. Joe Ricketts is the founder, former CEO and former chairman of TD Ameritrade, one of the largest online discount brokerages in the world, based in Omaha, Nebraska.
J. Joe Ricketts is the founder, former CEO and former chairman of TD Ameritrade, one of the largest online discount brokerages in the world, based in Omaha, Nebraska.
John A. Creighton
Count John A. Creighton was a pioneer businessman and philanthropist in Omaha, Nebraska who founded Creighton University.
Count John A. Creighton was a pioneer businessman and philanthropist in Omaha, Nebraska who founded Creighton University.
John I. Redick
John Irvin Redick (July 29, 1828 - April 2, 1906) was a prominent pioneer professional, public, and business figure in Omaha, Nebraska.
John Irvin Redick (July 29, 1828 - April 2, 1906) was a prominent pioneer professional, public, and business figure in Omaha, Nebraska.
Malcolm Baldrige, Jr.
Howard Malcolm "Mac" Baldrige, Jr. (October 4, 1922 – July 25, 1987) was the 26th United States Secretary of Commerce.
Howard Malcolm "Mac" Baldrige, Jr. (October 4, 1922 – July 25, 1987) was the 26th United States Secretary of Commerce.
Michael Cudahy (meat packing)
Michael Cudahy (1841–1910) was an American industrialist.
Michael Cudahy (1841–1910) was an American industrialist.
Mildred Brown
Mildred Brown (1915–1989) was an African American journalist, newspaper publisher, and leader in the Civil Rights Movement in Omaha, Nebraska.
Mildred Brown (1915–1989) was an African American journalist, newspaper publisher, and leader in the Civil Rights Movement in Omaha, Nebraska.
Nathan Phillip Dodge IV
Nathan Phillip Dodge IV, also known as Sandy, (born 1937) is a businessman and philanthropist in Omaha, Nebraska.
Nathan Phillip Dodge IV, also known as Sandy, (born 1937) is a businessman and philanthropist in Omaha, Nebraska.
Todd Storz
Robert Todd Storz (May 8, 1924 – April 13, 1964) is credited with being the father of the Top 40 radio format, which Gordon McLendon then went on to perfect with great commercial success d...
Robert Todd Storz (May 8, 1924 – April 13, 1964) is credited with being the father of the Top 40 radio format, which Gordon McLendon then went on to perfect with great commercial success d...
Walter Scott, Jr.
Walter Scott, Jr. (born 1931 in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American civil engineer, philanthropist, and former CEO of Peter Kiewit Sons' Incorporated.
Walter Scott, Jr. (born 1931 in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American civil engineer, philanthropist, and former CEO of Peter Kiewit Sons' Incorporated.
Warren Buffett
Warren Edward Buffett (; born August 30, 1930) is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist.
Warren Edward Buffett (; born August 30, 1930) is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist.
William A. Paxton
William A. Paxton (1837 – July 18, 1907) was an American pioneer businessman and politician in Omaha, Nebraska.
William A. Paxton (1837 – July 18, 1907) was an American pioneer businessman and politician in Omaha, Nebraska.
William D. Brown
William D. Brown (1813 – February 3, 1868) was the first pioneer to envision building a city where Omaha, Nebraska sits today.
William D. Brown (1813 – February 3, 1868) was the first pioneer to envision building a city where Omaha, Nebraska sits today.
William R. McKeen, Jr.
William R. McKeen, Jr. was the inventor of the track motorcar.
William R. McKeen, Jr. was the inventor of the track motorcar.
William Theisen
William "Willy" Theisen is a restaurant entrepreneur from Omaha, Nebraska, born in Clinton, Iowa.
William "Willy" Theisen is a restaurant entrepreneur from Omaha, Nebraska, born in Clinton, Iowa.