Rotary Directory

Aug 14, 2024
Fletcher Reel
Rotary Directory
 
 
FLETCHER REEL
Rotary Directory
 
Fletcher Reel, a new Rotarian introduced to the club by Hal Daub, has already made a significant impact. Fletcher took on the challenging task of producing the newest edition of the Rotary directory, infusing it with a creative twist that reflects his innovative spirit. His dedication to Rotary extends beyond this project, as he consistently volunteers at the meal service at the Stephen Center, embodying the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self."
 
The Reel family arrived in Omaha in 1852, committed to the abolitionist cause and deeply involved in farming and milling. Fletcher Reel, raised on the family homestead, continued the family's patriotic legacy, eventually serving as an infantry officer with the 82nd Airborne Division, where he befriended future four-star General Stan McChrystal. Fletcher's distinguished career included roles in the U.S. Senate, Ronald Reagan's presidential campaign, and as a NASA spokesman during the Space Shuttle Test Flight Program.
 
After leaving public service, Fletcher pursued academia, teaching "Crisis Management" and earning graduate degrees. In 1990, he founded Reelsville Communications in Omaha, later moving to Los Angeles to work in the film industry. After a decade, he retired and returned to Omaha. Fletcher is married to former Omaha City Councilwoman Colleen Brennan, and has two sons, both University of Nebraska graduates.
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