Staff

Adrienne Perry joined the Omaha Public Library Foundation as CEO in 2025.  Adrienne spent over two decades at Berkshire Hathaway-owned Borsheims Fine Jewelry and Gifts, where she oversaw sales operations and omnichannel distribution, marketing, Customer Care, and philanthropy teams; while demonstrating her ability to lead through collaboration and innovation.  Colleagues often highlight her transparent communication style and her unwavering focus on people, both as a leader and as a mentor. Adrienne is a proud graduate of Marquette University and is deeply engaged with the local Omaha community. Adrienne is an avid reader and library cheerleader. 

Adrienne can be reached at aperry@omahalibraryfoundation.org

Wendy Townley joined the Omaha Public Library Foundation as executive director in 2014. A fundraising professional, she previously worked as a campaign manager for the Steier Group. Townley also has a sizable background in public relations, with posts at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Cox Communications. She holds two degrees from the University of Nebraska at Omaha: a bachelor’s in journalism and a master’s in communication.

Townley can be reached at wtownley@omahalibraryfoundation.org.