Pete Graziano Director of Marketing WarHorse Gaming Pete has nearly 20 years of experience in gaming, spanning leadership roles in both Finance and Marketing. Currently, Pete is Director of Marketing for WarHorse Gaming. Prior to this exciting role, Pete led Database & Direct Marketing strategy & execution for Caesars Entertainment’s U.S. based resorts. This experience includes opening & reopening several casinos in numerous cities. He has lived in the Omaha area for over 35 years, raising his family of 5 together with his wife, Jamie. Pete graduated from Creighton University, received his MBA from Nebraska-Omaha, and currently has three kids attending Nebraska-Lincoln. Pete enjoys supporting local college sports teams, playing poker and golf, and is an avid runner. He is excited to be bringing the casino experience to life in Nebraska!
Drew Niehaus Sr. Agency Manager at Blue Earth Marketing
Drew has 20 years of experience in marketing and communication, currently serving as the Managing Director of Ho-Chunk, Inc.’s advertising agency, Blue Earth Marketing. Blue Earth was the agency for the Keep the Money in Nebraska Campaign, which set the stage for the legalization of gaming in Nebraska. He is a Creighton University alumnus. Drew lives in Omaha with his wife and three small children.
BREAKING: The Rotary International (RI) Convention is ongoing in Houston, Texas, led by RI President Shekhar Mehta whose home country is India. Indian Prime Minister Modi addressed the RI Convention delegates. Click here to watch PM Modi's address. Our club is being represented by Past President Bill Harvey and Rotary Director Gretchen Harvey. To follow the program and get more information as the convention unfolds, click here.
The Harveys with Rotary International President-Elect Jennifer Jones
District 5650 District Conference July 8 - 9, 2022, REGISTER NOW The Hoff Family Culture and Arts Center 1001 S 6th St Council Bluffs, IA 51501
We promise you that this event will be highly interactive, super interesting, and great fun. It is all about you so, of course, it will be those things! Besides, Dwayne Brown (Improv extraordinaire) is our emcee!
Some special notes:
Thursday, July 7, 1pm-4pm. This is a special pre-conference event for anyone who wants to grow and learn about cutting-edge leadership concepts and practices. Hear from thought leaders in the areas of inclusive leadership, leading in the Great Resignation, leading strategic initiatives, and using your influence to make global impact. This session is free and will be held at Full Fledged Brewery in Council Bluffs.
Thursday, July 7, 5-8pm. PARTY! Gather with fellow Rotarians (and potential Rotarians as it is open to the public) for some local pizza, salad, and of course awesome beer (it is also at Full Fledged Brewery). But best of all the Rotary Band (we need a funky name for these folks) will be playing a few songs we know by heart. Very special thank you to Mick McKinley and Mark Sanford for leading our band.
Kids are welcome and encouraged. We just need to know they are coming. Please register you and them early so we can have plans in place. Our Kids Activities Chair is an expert, Conor O'Hara! (he's an actual kid).
Stephen Center partners with the community, families and individuals to overcome homelessness, addiction and poverty.
Stephen Center has served the homeless and low-income in Omaha since 1984 through their three programs: Emergency Shelter, HERO Program and Transitional Living Program.
The Omaha Downtown Rotary partners with Stephens Center in serving hot meals to its residents.
Pete Graziano
Drew Niehaus
