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Kathryn’s career path has been as unpredictable as a back-door slider.  The Council Bluffs, Iowa, native graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a degree in journalism and a secondary teaching certificate.  Her job history includes public relations for a community mental health center, a stint working for the Iowa Attorney General and twelve years in the corporate world at Mutual Omaha.  While at Mutual, Kathryn managed corporate philanthropy, community relations, and completed several special projects for the chairman and presidents.

Kathryn was introduced to the inner workings of the College World Series in 1988 when she was elected to its board of directors.   That role expanded after joining her husband, Dan, as a partner in Meeting & Event Design – a full-service convention and event planning company.  College World Series, Inc. was one of several accounts but quickly expanded to absorb the majority of her time. 

On June 10, 2008, College World Series of Omaha, Inc. signed an agreement with the NCAA to keep the CWS in Omaha through 2036.  With such a long-term commitment, the CWS, Inc. all-volunteer board determined it was time to move from exclusively using out-sourced vendors to full-time staff.  Kathryn became the first CWS, Inc. executive director in 2010.

Kathryn is a graduate of Leadership Omaha, the Governor of the Nebraska Mayflower Society, an active volunteer for the Dundee-Memorial Park Neighborhood Association and a member of St. Margaret Mary Church.  For 36 years, she has been married to Dan-- Omaha’s first Omaha Sports Commission President and founder of Tuk Tuk Omaha.  They have two children, Dr. Colleen Morrissey (Valparaiso University, Indiana) and Joe Morrissey, a Charter Financial Analyst and investment banker in Minneapolis.  Both were student athletes in college – fencing and basketball respectively.

2022 will be Kathryn’s last Men’s College World Series.  After working on the MCWS for 35 years, she will be retiring on September 30.   Her colleague, Amy Hornocker, will become executive director on October 1.

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.

WHAT TO EXPECT THE DAY OF THE SCRAMBLE
10:30 am Registration Begins
Lunch Specials Available in the Pub
Purchase String & Mulligans
Raffle Ticket Sales & Silent Auction Open
Warm-up on Driving Range & Putting Green
11:30 am Shotgun Start for the Tournament
5;00 pm Dinner Served
5:30 pm Winners Announced
Flight Awards, Pin Prizes, Raffle Prizes, SIlent Auction
Questions? Contact Jason Linde at 402-619-8007 or jason.linde@greatwesternbank.com

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