President of Union Omaha and Omaha Storm Chasers

Northeast Omaha Downtown Development project (new soccer stadium and entertainment district) scheduled to break ground this fall and open in fall of 2026.

Martie Cordaro is President of the Omaha Storm Chasers, the Royals’ Triple-A affiliate, and of Union Omaha, a USL League One pro soccer franchise. Cordaro, has worked in the Omaha sports scene since 2007.  He was named the 2021 USL League One President of the Year; honored as the 2020 George Brett Award for Commitment to ALS; and awarded 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 with the building of Werner Park. Since opening in 2011, Werner Park has welcomed nearly five million fans for games and events and has seen the launch of pro soccer with Union Omaha.    

A Louisiana Tech University graduate, Cordaro (50) is a native of Ruston, La. He and his wife, Sara, have three sons, Gavin (27), Collin (19) and Cass (14). 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 the local band, Strange Pleasures.