Omaha Press Club

Mission Statement


To promote excellence in communications and media professions through fellowship, education and advocacy of freedom of information.



Officers & Board Members

2022 Officers
President: Hunter Samuels,
Ronald McDonald House
President-Elect: Angella Arndt,
Freelance Content Contributor
Treasurer: Dale Ervin, FNBO
Secretary: Jeremy Maskel,
Omaha Public Schools
Immediate Past President: Roger Humphries, Roger Humphries Photography

Board of Directors
(2021-2023)
Angella Arndt, Freelance Content Contributor
Chris Allen, University of Nebraska Omaha
Todd Andrews, The Salvation Army
Liz Hruska, Nebraska Legislative Fiscal Office
Mike McKnight, WOWT
Robert Myers, Retired

(2022-2024)
Allen Beermann, Retired
Woody Bradford, Houghton Bradford Whitted
Bridget (Weide) Brooks,
Image Building Communications
Tom Shatel, Omaha World Herald
Taina Evens, MHA, RN

Omaha Press Club Staff

Dining Room Manager/Event Coordinator:
Christine Jones, B.S. Nutrition
opcchristine@gmail.com or 402-345-8008

Executive Director:
Steve Villamonte, CEC, BS
opcdirector@gmail.com
or 402-345-8587


2022 Officers

President: Angella Arndt, freelance content contributor

President-Elect: Dr. Robert Myers, retired

Treasurer: Dale Ervin, FNBO

Secretary: Jeremy Maskel, Omaha Public Schools

Immediate Past President: Hunter Samuels, Ronald McDonald House


Board of Directors

(2022-2024)
Allen Beermann, retired
Woody Bradford, Houghton Bradford Whitted
Bridget (Weide) Brooks, Image Building Communications
Tom Shatel, Omaha World-Herald
Taina Evens, MHA, RN


(2023-2025)
Todd Andrews, Salvation Army
Liz Hruska, Catalyst Public Affairs Lobbyist
Mike McKnight, WOWT
Gary Willis, NP Dodge Real Estate
Roger Humphries, Roger Humphries Photography


Omaha Press Club Staff


Dining Room Manager/Event Coordinator:

Christine Jones, B.S. Nutrition

opcchristine@gmail.com or 402-345-8008


Executive Director:

Steve Villamonte, CEC, BS
opcdirector@gmail.com or 402-345-8587


The Restaurant

Regular Dining Hours


Monday: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Sunday: Closed


Happy Hour from 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.



Dress Code


The Omaha Press Club is a private entity maintaining a business casual dress code. It is the responsibility of each member or visitor to be aware of the dress code and to inform his/her family and guests prior to their arrival. This dress code policy includes all outside rentals and special events.


Staff shall have the sole authority to determine if dress complies with the dress code.


Items not allowed at any time:
• Men’s tank tops or muscle shirts
• Torn or ragged clothing
• Work-out attire, t-shirts, sweats, short shorts, denim cut-off shorts
• Cargo pants or cargo shorts
• Gentlemen must remove hats, caps, and visors
• No denim after 5 p.m.


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