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Carol has been a Rotarian since 2005 and was President of her club, Rotary Club of Council Bluffs, in 2010-11. She has served District 5650 as District Trainer, and Area Governor. During her year as District Governor, Carol’s primary focus will be on increasing member diversity and building a strong sense of belonging in the Rotary Clubs of District 5650. She is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and sustaining member of The Rotary Foundation. Her Rotary awards include: 2013 Rotary International Avenues of Service Citation; 2016 and 2018 District Chair of the Year; and 2017 Rotarian of the Year for her Club. She is a facilitator for Rotary Leadership Institute – Heartland USA Division. Carol Horner is President and Founder of Synchronicity, Inc. She works with companies and organizations that want their employees, teams, and leaders to "be in synch" and make impact. Carol integrates diversity, equity, and inclusion in all her work. She is currently authoring a book about her Spiral of Accountability Model. Carol enjoys wine and scuba diving although not at the same time! She also enjoys exercise, sports, kayaking, golf, and the outdoors. Her favorite thing about being a Rotarian is her opportunity to be a part of saving the world! BULLETS POINT FOR INTRODUCTION • Joined Rotary Club of Council Bluffs in 2005 o President in 2010-11 o District Positions – District Trainer, Area Governor o Facilitator Rotary Leadership Institute – Heartland USA Division • • Awarded o Club’s Rotarian of the Year o Rotary International Avenues of Service Citation o District Chair of the Year • • Foundation Supporter o Multiple Paul Harris Fellow o Sustaining Member • • District Governor Focus – member diversity building strong sense of belonging • President and Founder of Synchronicity helping teams and leaders “be in synch” • • Currently authoring a book – Spiral of Accountability Model • • Enjoys wine, scuba diving, exercise, sports, kayaking, golf and the outdoors • • Favorite thing about being a Rotarian - to be a part of saving the world!

Cordaro Bio – Short Form                                                                                                           April 1, 2022

A committed industry leader, Martie Cordaro is President of the Omaha Storm Chasers, the Royals’ Triple-A affiliate, and of Union Omaha, the 2021 champion USL League One franchise. Cordaro, the 2021 USL League One President of the Year, has worked in the Omaha sports scene since 2007.  He was honored with the 2020 George Brett Award for Commitment to ALS and as the 2013 Baseball America Minor League Baseball Executive of the Year. 

In Omaha since 2007, Cordaro spearheaded the organization’s efforts to keep Triple-A Baseball in the metro. Since opening in 2011, Werner Park has welcomed over four million fans for games and events.  The Storm Chasers won Triple-A National Championships in 2013 and 2014 and the club also hosted a successful 2015 FNBO Triple-A All-Star Game.

A Louisiana Tech University graduate, Cordaro (48) is a native of Ruston, La. He and his wife, Sara, have three sons, Gavin (26), Collin (18) and Cass (13). His passion for the local community is highlighted by his work with the ALS Association and Omaha West Rotary. In addition to baseball, he enjoys college football, the New Orleans Saints, baseball’s Cubs and Royals and all-things Star Wars. He also loves music and is a drummer in two local bands, Strange Pleasures and The Drawing Board.