About Us

TO IMPROVE THE BUSINESS CLIMATE AND 

QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CRETE AREA


The Crete Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary associate of business and professional individuals who, through committee and community involvement, contribute to the Crete area’s commercial, industrial and civic development.

Sharing the goal of The City of Crete to re-energize and renew, the Crete Chamber strives to continuously and effectively make Crete a better place in which to live and work.

Meet the Board

President
Paul Heath

Heath Sports

Treasurer
Jennifer Banos

Crete Public Schools

Sonia Almadovar
Southeast Nebraska Casa

Dave Bauer
Bauer Insurance

Vince Krejci
Pinnacle Bank

Stephanie Boldt
Crete Area Medical Center

Janelle Snodgrass
First Interstate Bank

Sierra Bond
FBLA Vice President

Office Staff

Executive Director
Jack Cochnar

402-826-2136

Vice President
Veronica Ortiz

Vero’s Tax Service LLC

Administrative Assistant
Tamarra Smith-Benes

402-826-2136

Crete High Leadership

Nick Eltze
FBLA President

Secretary
Jacob Bespalec
Apt Interactive

Jennifer Coe
Crete High FBLA Advisor