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.
Andrea Purdy-Steenholdt
Deputy Director
Andrea oversees the daily operations at the Land Bank and coordinates efforts related to organizational procedures and priorities.
Deana Walocha
In-House Counsel
Deana oversees all legal proceedings, property acquisitions and dispositions, and tax-foreclosures.
Simone Mason
Real Estate Manager
Simone manages the acquisition and disposition of real property at the Land Bank.
Endora Yang
Office Administrator
The Office Administrator maintains an organized work environment and performs all general offices duties.
Daniel Bennett
Vendor & Property Manager
Daniel manages all activities relating to property maintenance, vendor management and procurement.
AJ Barfield
Real Estate & Urban Design Intern
AJ works to support Acquisition, Maintenance and Disposition team assisting with maintenance and property sales.
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, Immediate Past Chair
District 2
Bridget Bumgardner
Business Development Engineer
Turner Construction
Voting Board Member & Board Vice Chair
District 3
Grace Daniele-Kouassi
President
Grace Home Solutions
Voting Board Member & Treasurer
District 4
Cort Bonner
CEO
Bonner Insurance Agency
Voting Board Member
District 5
Patrick Falke
Principal
Attego Group
Voting Board Member & Board Chair
District 6
Lou Ann Goding
Consultant to Family Office
Voting Board Member
District 7
Chad Tettenborn
Commercial Real Estate Lender
West Gate Bank
Non-voting Board Member
District 1
Johnny Nesbit
Community & Employee Involvement Manager
FNBO
Non-voting Board Member
District 2
Danyell Price
Realtor/ Property Manager
Prime Home Realty/ Pedcor
Non-voting Board Member
District 3
Vacant
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
Dave Fanslau
Planning Director
City of Omaha
Ex-Officio
Board Meeting Inquiry
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