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John Wehrle

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Assistant Director of Development, Western Division at The Salvation Army
📍 Omaha Metropolitan Area, United States

John Wehrle is a nonprofit executive with over 25 years of experience leading organizations to achieve their mission and growth objectives. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, his career spans from serving as General Director of Opera Omaha to his current role as Assistant Director of Development at The Salvation Army, blending arts management with social services.

His professional history demonstrates a deep passion for arts and culture, having led both a symphony orchestra and an opera company. This background in the performing arts has shaped his approach to community engagement and development, viewing cultural institutions as vital community services.

Unique fact: He recently collaborated with a local community colleges construction class to build life-size gingerbread houses for a holiday toy drive.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Assistant Director of Development, Western Division
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Omaha Metropolitan Area, United States
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Nonprofit Leadership
Has over two decades of success in executive and management roles for various nonprofit organizations, including roles like General Director and Executive Director.
Performing Arts
Previously served as the General Director for Opera Omaha and the Executive Director for the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera, indicating a deep professional and personal interest.
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Career

Work history

1-2016
Assistant Director of Development, Western Division
The Salvation Army
3-2012 - 1-2016
Director of Donor Relations
Omaha Kroc Center
8-2011 - 11-2013
Consultant
University of Nebraska at Omaha - College of Public Administration and Community Service
11-2007 - 9-2010
General Director
Opera Omaha
7-1999 - 9-2007
Executive Director
Chattanooga Symphony and Opera
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Who We Are - The Salvation Army of Omaha, Nebraska. Featured in The Salvation Army (Central USA – Omaha)
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Education
1984 - 1986
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Carnegie Mellon University
1984 - 1986
Master's degree
Carnegie Mellon University
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