Chair of the Day: Max Honaker

John has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Papio Missouri River NRD since December 2006. Prior to becoming the District’s Chief Executive, he worked as the City Administrator for the City of Plattsmouth and as the Economic Development Director for Cass County for six years.

He completed his undergraduate coursework in Political Science and International Relations at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and holds a master’s degree in public administration. John has also served in several local and county elected offices and is a graduate of both the U.S. Air War College National Security Forum and the FBI Citizens Academy.

In addition, John is the Vice President of the Offutt Advisory Council Board, where he serves in three roles: Civilian Co-Commander of the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron, Deputy Co-Commander of the 55th Wing at Offutt AFB, and representative to the Air Combat Command’s Commanders Group.