Kevin Andersen currently works with the City of Omaha as Deputy Chief of Staff for Economic Development and Development Services in Mayor Jean Stothert's administration.  Previously, Kevin has worked as a planning consultant for JEO Consulting Group in Omaha. His experience also includes the Nebraska Department of Economic Development where he worked on strategies for workforce development, downtown revitalization, community and business development and public facilities projects. He has served as President of the Nebraska Planning and Zoning Association-Metro Chapter, is a member of the Nebraska Main Street Network Board of Directors, and has served on the Heritage Nebraska Board of Directors. Andersen has a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is a candidate for a Master of Community and Regional Planning degree at UNL.