# Nebraska Chamber names Joseph Young as new president, CEO  
**Published:** 2026-06-08T15:06:15.000Z  
**Source:** [Nebraska Examiner](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/former-nebraska-business-chamber-executive-to-return-to-take-top-spot/)  
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LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska's largest statewide business lobbying group has selected Joseph Young to serve as its next president and CEO, marking a return to the organization for Young, who previously held a senior leadership role there. Young will begin the position in mid-July, according to a [report from the Nebraska Examiner](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/former-nebraska-business-chamber-executive-to-return-to-take-top-spot/).

The [Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry](https://www.nechamber.com/), which has served as a key voice for business since [1912](https://www.nechamber.com/history.html), has experienced significant leadership turnover in recent months. Young's appointment comes after Todd Bingham, who had been in the position less than a year, abruptly resigned in February without a public explanation from the chamber regarding his departure. Before Bingham, Bryan Slone served as CEO for approximately seven years.

Young previously served as executive vice president of the chamber from 2015 to 2018 and brings extensive experience in government relations and business development. He currently is managing partner of Blue Tide Ventures LLC in Florida, a real estate and retail investment company. His career has included leadership positions at Sampson Construction, Ag American Lending and Cox Communications, as well as work with the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.

Former state senator Matt Williams of Gothenburg has filled the interim chamber president role during recent months and participated in Young's selection process. Pat Keenan, chair of the chamber's board of directors, described Young as well-suited for the position based on his experience and proven leadership abilities. "The array of experience in the roles he's had, combined with his demonstrated ability in leading teams, building culture and managing with accountability, makes him a great fit for the Nebraska Chamber," Keenan said in a statement.

Young graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and holds an MBA from Nebraska Wesleyan University. He said he looks forward to serving the state's business community and working with chamber members, policymakers and community leaders to strengthen Nebraska's economy, support job creation and create opportunities for all Nebraskans.

## Sources

- [Nebraska Examiner](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/former-nebraska-business-chamber-executive-to-return-to-take-top-spot/)
- [Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry official website](https://www.nechamber.com/)
- [Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry history](https://www.nechamber.com/history.html)

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