Born and raised in the small town of Spencer, NE, Joseph Hiatt has always had a sincere commitment to serving his community. In his Investor Relations role, Joseph helps maintain strong connections between the Chamber and local businesses, assists with marketing and messaging materials, lends a hand to our team in completing and organizing various projects and events, and researches state and local policy that may impact the Kearney business community. 

Through Joseph's executing and influencing strengths, you will find him taking direction and instinctively fulfilling our mission. Joseph earned his Bachelor of Science in Political Science with a minor in Ethnic Studies through the University of Nebraska at Kearney in May of 2023. He is currently working towards earning his Master of Business Administration degree through the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He has experience with nonprofit work, worked on community development programs, and has even lobbied on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. 

Outside of the Chamber, you will find Joseph spending time with friends and family (especially his nieces and nephews), traveling across the country, playing sports, judging speech competitions, and volunteering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and various Career and Technical Student Organizations.

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FOCUS. ACHIEVER. 
COMPETITION. SIGNIFICANCE. DISCIPLINE.