No: 65
Date: 6/1/1996
Name: Robert Armstrong
The then-president and CEO of the Omaha Housing Authority was roasted by a lineup of speakers that included two former mayors, P.J. Morgan and Gene Leahy, and Omaha Federation of Labor President Terry Moore. Bob Armstrong is shown in the caricature as a "builder," holding a hammer and saw and wearing a tool belt and work boots, a contrast with the suit and tie indicating his executive status. Armstrong had worked for Mutual of Omaha for six years before going to work for the City of Omaha until 1979, when he was employed by InterNorth (later Enron). In 1986, he was appointed OHA executive director. During his term, OHA received national recognition by such prestigious organizations as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, ABC Nightline and NBC Nightly News. Back to Top