NE Chamber announces three inductees to Nebraska Business Hall of Fame

LINCOLN – A trio of Nebraska business leaders will be inducted into the Nebraska Business Hall of Fame next month, the NE Chamber announced on Monday.

Honorees include Mike McCarthy of McCarthy Capital in Omaha, John Sampson of Sampson Construction in Lincoln, and Gloria Thesenvitz of Nova-Tech, Inc. in Grand Island.

The Nebraska business Hall of Fame Banquet will be held Monday, May 2, at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel. 

“Our honorees this year really embody the ingenuity, determination and service to community and neighbor that characterize the Good Life,” said Bryan Slone, NE Chamber president. “Their personal drive and vision of growth have literally brought about game-changing opportunities in both their communities and the quality of life for others.”

McCarthy, Sampson and Thesenvitz join a distinguished group of more than 120 business leaders whose work to grow their businesses in Nebraska have made a significant impact on the free enterprise system, Nebraska’s economy, overall job opportunities and quality of life in their communities. Candidates are nominated by individuals from the business community, business associations and academia. The program was established in 1992 by the NE Chamber and UNL College of Business. 

“Our three inductees are leaders in their industries and great examples for our students and other entrepreneurs who want to lead the future of business. Gloria, John and Mike also give back to their communities and the state through advocacy, service and support,” said Kathy Farrell, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Dean of the UNL College of Business.

“Celebrating the success of strong, civic-minded members of our business community means celebrating strong communities and decades of growth and good jobs,” Slone said. “They give us an example to which we can aspire.”