Who We Are
The Omaha Municipal Land Bank (OMLB), a governmental, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, envisions a strong, thriving community where properties are utilized to their full potential, opportunities are plentiful and the quality of life is exceptional.
OMLB Team
Our staff and board work hard every day to benefit the community.
Leslie Smith
Executive Director
The Executive Director guides our strategic direction, maintains key partnerships and manages financial affairs.
Deana Walocha
In-House Counsel
Deana manages all legal proceedings, property acqusitions and dispositions, and tax-foreclosures.
Andrea Purdy-Steenholdt
Director of Operations
Andrea oversees the daily operations at the Land Bank and coordinates efforts related to organizational procedures and priorities.
Ashley Rae Turner
Director of Community Affairs
Ashley oversees all activities related to community affairs, communications, and outreach.
Simone Mason
Real Estate Manager
Simone works in coordination with In-House Counsel to manage the acquisition and disposition of real property at the Land Bank.
Kione Lowe
Executive Assistant
Kione provides high-level administrative support to the Executive Director and other senior staff.
Meet Our Board Members
Our Board Members provide a wealth of knowledge in various fields related to real estate and community development. The Board is comprised of seven voting Board Members (one from each City Council District), the Director of the Planning Department, and additional non-voting members. All Board Members are appointed by the Mayor. We are grateful to have these talented individuals working on our behalf!
Todd Swirczek
VP Development
Noddle Companies
Voting Board Member
District 1
Sharlon Rodgers
President & CEO
Seventy Five North
Voting Board Member & Board Chair
District 2
Bridget Bumgardner
Business Development Engineer
Turner Construction
Voting Board Member
District 3
Itzel Lopez
Chief Executive Officer
Latino Economic Development Council
Voting Board Member
District 4
Cort Bonner
CEO
Bonner Insurance Agency
Voting Board Member
District 5
Patrick Falke
Principal
Attego Group
Voting Board Member & Board Vice Chair
District 6
Vacant
Voting Board Member
District 7
Vacant
Non-voting Board Member
District 1
Vacant
Non-voting Board Member
District 2
Vacant
Non-voting Board Member
District 3
Grace-Daniele Kouassi
President
Grace Home Solutions
Non-Voting Board Member
District 4
Vacant
Non-voting Board Member
District 5
Susan Rauth
Realtor
NextHome Signature
Non-Voting Board Member
District 6
Colleen Mason
Commercial Real Estate Broker
Oak Investment Real Estate
Non-Voting Board Member
District 6
Michael Riedmann
President Emeritus
NP Dodge Real Estate
Non-Voting Board Member
District 7
Dave Fanslau
Planning Director
City of Omaha
Ex-Officio
Juanita Johnson
City Council Member for District 2
City of Omaha
Ex-Officio
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