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For 64 years, the ORA has continued the mission of promoting the foodservice industry in the greater Omaha area. Over $120,000 have been awarded in scholarships through the ORA Foundation to aid culinary students and attract employees to the industry. We also support food service education programs such as ProStart. We continue to fight hunger in our community through events such as Share Our Strength’s “Taste of the Nation” and the ORA’s own event, “Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen.” The ORA also markets our members to fellow Omahans through advertising and promotional opportunities and ORA gift certificates. We provide a direct link to member’s web sites as well. Last but certainly not least, the ORA provides opportunities for networking and fun for members and recognizes industry leaders at events such as the Hall of Fame and the ORA Annual dinner. If you are a restaurateur, foodservice operator, or purveyor, come join the ORA and see why we are one of the best hospitality associations around! |
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The ORA was established in 1944 as a non-profit organization to promote the highest standard of quality in the Omaha Hospitality industry through leadership, scholarship, philanthropy, and advocacy. |
President Rich Barmettler, Barmettler Consulting Group
Vice President Katie O'Connor, O'Connor's Irish Pub
Secretary Chuck Caniglia, Caniglia's Venice Inn Treasurer John Sivilla, ConAgra Foods
Immediate Past President Nicole Jesse, La Casa Pizzaria
Executive Director Jennie Warren
Restaurant Directors Rick Fox, Julio’sCory Guyer, Old Mattress Factory Sally Kawa, Johnny's Cafe Chris Morgan, 94/95 Sports Grille Nick Petro, Petrow'sSally Stokes, Kona GrillJohn Wade, Restaurants, Inc.Patty Werth, Taxi's Grill & Bar
Directors Ex-Officio Jere Ferrazzo, Douglas County Health Department Jim Trebbien, The Institute for the Culinary Arts
Purveyor Directors Chad Hartmann, Pegler Sysco Julie Hruban, Johnson Brothers of Nebraska Debbie Hubbard, Spic & Span Linen SupplyTom Kalamaja, Greenberg Fruit Co. Carrie Kentch, The Reader Steve King, Pepsi Bottling Group Lyn Pitschka, MUD Anthony Zeltner, Premier Midwest Beverage Co.
ORA Foundation Liaison Harold Norman |
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