Omaha can proudly boast many companies that have been in existence since the early 1900s, and some that have even been in existence since the late 1800s.
This is the second-annual legacy issue, and, although many of the stories do not scream “this is legacy,” the idea is spread throughout the magazine in a variety of ways.
Of course, the first article, Biz + Giving, is about Woodmen of the World, which celebrates its 128th year in business in 2018.
Two companies in the magazine, Owen Industries and JetLinx, can celebrate the legacy of having a son working in the same business as the father. Tyler Owen, president and general manager of Owen Industries, works for his father, CEO Robert Owen; while JetLinx President and CEO Jamie Walker has taken over the company from his father, founder Denny Walker. Also of note, these two articles both involve the luxury transportation industry.
Then there is the legacy of the Huskers. Most people realize that Nebraska’s beloved football team has won five national championships. When I moved to Omaha in 1998 (from Iowa City), I had no idea that football legacy is so important to this state. Leo Adam Biga reports on the “Scott Frost Effect.” You may have heard the news: Scott Frost is returning to coach Nebraska football. My husband, Wade, recently traveled to Kearney and stayed at the home of Tim and Hilary Christo, parents of former Nebraska quarterback Monte Christo, who played with Frost in the 1990s. Wade enjoyed spending time with the Christos, as they personfied “Nebraska Nice.” Monte’s former teammate is now helping to translate Big Red memorabilia into big green, as in dollar bills.
This letter was printed in the August/September 2018 edition of B2B.