October 10, 2025 - Pete Festersen, CHS 1989

About this episode

The episode features Pete Festersen, a prominent Omaha City Council member and Central High School alumnus, discussing his career and contributions to the community.

The Passing Periods luncheon of 2025 featuring guest speaker Pete Festersen, CHS 1989. The longest serving member of the City Council in Omaha history, Pete was first elected to the City Council in 2009 and has served several terms as President. The third generation in his family to attend Central, Pete has held senior management positions with the Greater Omaha Chamber and the Peter Kiewit Foundation and was Deputy Chief of Staff to the Mayor. This luncheon was held at the Field Club of Omaha on October 10, 2025, and was emceed by J. Scott Barker, CHS 1981.

People in this episode

Guest: Pete Festersen

Topics covered

• City Council
• Omaha
• Public Service
• Alumni

Keywords

• Central High School
• Omaha history
• luncheon
• public service

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Greater Omaha Chamber, Peter Kiewit Foundation

Places: Omaha

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