During his 25 years as the CEO of MECA, Roger Dixon managed the development of the CHI Health Center Omaha, Charles Schwab Field, and the Riverfront. The $747 million projects have resulted in more than 32 million visitors and a $2 billion impact on Omaha's economy.

Dixon, who announced earlier this year that he'd retire as chief executive officer at the end of 2025, was recognized for his leadership and vision during the 37th annual Commercial Real Estate Summit at the CHI Health Center on Aug. 22.

The CRE Summit presented Dixon the Chairman's Award – given only five or six times over 37 years - for 25 years of "visionary leadership and unwavering commitment in shaping the downtown Omaha community," said Jerry Slusky, founder of the CRE Summit.

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