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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.