After several years working in the construction industry across the country, he returned home to Omaha in 1991 to accept a Project Management role with Lueder Construction – a 140-year-old commercial building contractor. Returning to their hometown was a pivotal moment for Brad and his family as he and Mary knew that Omaha was the place they wanted to raise their four young children.

Advancing in the Lueder organization quickly, Brad accepted the role of Executive Vice President, and then was named President in 2000.  He acquired majority ownership in 2006.  He served as President, and then CEO until 2021, when he sold the remaining interest in the business to his leadership team as part of a strategic business transition.  Brad left Lueder after being elected to the Nebraska Unicameral representing Legislative District Four, in 2022. 

Brad was elected to the Unicameral in November of 2022 and sworn in the following January.  In his first two years, he served as Vice-Chair of the Revenue Committee, Chair of the Building and Maintenance Committee, and member of the Banking, Insurance and Commerce Committee.  He sponsored and passed multiple significant bills, related to tax reduction, public safety, and business growth.    

Brad married his high school sweetheart, Mary, in 1981. They have four adult children and seven grandchildren living in Nebraska and Arizona.

When asked why he chose to run for reelection to the Nebraska Legislature, Brad replied: “While my first term was productive and beneficial to Nebraskans, much work remains. We cut taxes several times, but they are still too high, and the cost of living continues to increase. It’s important we get these issues under control for Nebraska families and businesses to thrive.”

The Rotary Club of Omaha proudly honored David Goldstein as a Lifetime Honorary Member in recognition of more than five decades of dedicated service to Rotary and the Omaha community.

David began his Rotary journey on April 26, 1972, and over the past 50 years, he has become a familiar and respected presence within the club. Known affectionately by many fellow Rotarians as “Big Al,” David has consistently demonstrated Rotary’s spirit of “Service Above Self” through his generosity, leadership, and unwavering commitment to helping others.

The recognition was announced at Rotary at the Field Club of Omaha and was presented to David at his home. We celebrated David’s remarkable contributions and the impact he has made through Rotary service. Past President Tom Gouttierre reflected on his continued support of community-focused projects, especially initiatives benefiting people with disabilities through the Omaha Downtown Rotary Foundation Service Fund.

David served as President of our club and also a Paul Harris Fellow, and expressed sincere gratitude to the Rotary Club of Omaha for allowing him to serve the community for more than five decades. The recognition as a Lifetime Honorary Member stands as a tribute to the respect and appreciation he has earned from fellow Rotarians over the years.

The Rotary Club of Omaha extends its heartfelt congratulations to David Goldstein on this meaningful and well-deserved honor.

President Gretchen Harvey, Past Presidents Tom Gouttierre and John Mock, and Treasurer Jim Stewart presented the recognition to David in the presence of his wife and son.

Colin McArthur is the Director of Business Development at Meyer & Associates Architects in Omaha, where he helps shape the city’s built environment through thoughtful growth and community-focused development. After several years working in commercial real estate in Miami, Colin returned to his hometown to put down roots and invest in the community he’s proud to call home and hopes to raise a family in.

Outside of work, Colin is a certified EMT and enjoys spending time outdoors with his Italian Greyhound, Olive.

Please join us in welcoming Colin to Rotary! We’re excited to have him as part of our club.

Rotary Work Day at Camp Cedars

Post Project Report

On Saturday, May 2, the Rotary Club of Omaha proudly continued its long-standing tradition of service and partnership with Scouting America through our annual Rotary Work Day at Camp Cedars in Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska.

This year’s Rotary team included six Rotarians and one future Rotarian, Philip Hoffman III. Volunteers included Bill Harvey, who generously spent his birthday serving alongside fellow Rotarians, Charlie Peters, Sarah Robak, John Fullerton, Colin McArthur, and Yolanda Hoffman.

Together, the group helped prepare Camp Cedars for the busy summer season ahead. The work included removing old tent frames, installing new frames, drilling, lifting, securing materials, and helping improve campsites that will soon welcome Scouts for another season of outdoor learning, leadership, and character-building.

The day was more than a service project. It was a meaningful reminder of Rotary’s deep connection with Scouting and our shared commitment to developing young leaders. Working side by side on a beautiful morning, Rotarians strengthened a partnership that has served generations of youth in our community.

A special highlight of the day was celebrating Bill Harvey’s birthday after the work was done. The group gathered to sing “Happy Birthday” to Bill, a fitting tribute to a great Rotarian who chose to mark his special day through service.

Thank you to all who volunteered and helped make this year’s Rotary Work Day a success. We look forward to continuing this annual tradition and growing our impact at Camp Cedars in the years ahead.

Rotarians at Rotary Work Day with Scouting America L to R: Philip Hoffman III (future Rotarian), Bill Harvey, Yolanda Hoffman, Sarah Robak, Charlie Peters, Colin McArthur, and John Fullerton

Within hours of deadly floods and landslides that struck Mexico in October, Rotary members were responding. In hard-hit Poza Rica, Rotary and Rotaract members brought residents to safety, plowed mud-laden streets, and moved house to house to clean properties. The effort was supported by clubs throughout District 4185 and by neighboring districts and others abroad. The Rotary Club of Poza Rica joined the nonprofit Planet Water Foundation to install four water towers and a water block in the neediest area and deliver purified water elsewhere. The club also coordinated with World Central Kitchen to provide hot meals. Still, “we desperately need help to get back on our feet and return to our normal lives,” says club member Pepe Badillo. “The houses were a total loss. Everything was destroyed, from a single plate to the bedrooms on the second floor.”

India

The city of Thane, northeast of Mumbai, is recognized for its arts and culture scene. It’s home to drama troupes, an art expo, international film festivals, and comedy venues. What it was lacking, says Atul Bhide, of the Rotary Club of Thane Hills, was a large showcase for aficionados of the written word. To amend that, the club (which also sponsors a book-reading initiative for youth) launched the Thane Literature Festival. Over two days in November, bibliophiles toasted 22 authors and poets who read from their work and participated in panel discussions. The event honored journalist and writing coach Bachi Karkaria with the Thane Literature Festival lifetime achievement award, and judges critiqued entries in a short-story contest. “Encouraging reading habits and love for literature for Gen-Next is also our motive behind this literature festival,” says Bhide.

Source: https://www.rotary.org/en/rotary-projects-around-globe-april-2026