Company officials announced Tuesday that Nate Rempe will assume the role of president and CEO.

Rempe joined Omaha Steaks in 2016 and has served as president and chief operating officer since June 2020. In his new role, he will maintain responsibility for leading the business operations.

Rempe is the first person outside of the Simon family to serve as president in more than 100 years, a spokesperson said. J.J. and B.A. Simon founded the company in 1917 as Table Supply Meat Company, a small-scale butcher shop.

Todd Simon will continue as chairman.

ÔÇ£This business has been an important part of my family for more than 100 years,ÔÇØ Simon said in a news release. ÔÇ£And IÔÇÖm pleased to have found such an experienced leader in Nate, who is as passionate about the business as we are.ÔÇØ

Omaha Steaks is an Omaha-based, fifth-generation, family-owned company. It markets and distributes a wide variety of the finest quality USDA-approved, grain-fed beef and other gourmet foods, including seafood, pork, poultry, slow cooker and skillet meals, side dishes, appetizers, and desserts.

Under RempeÔÇÖs direction, Simon said, Omaha Steaks has grown 52%.

ÔÇ£IÔÇÖm looking forward to seeing what we accomplish next as we continue delivering on our family promise of exceptional experiences,ÔÇØ Simon said.

Rempe, in a statement, expressed pride in his team and the growth they achieved together.

ÔÇ£ItÔÇÖs an exciting time at Omaha Steaks as we enter our busiest season of the year,ÔÇØ he said. ÔÇ£And IÔÇÖm grateful to Todd and the Simon family for putting their trust in me to guide us to and through our next chapter.ÔÇØ

Omaha Steaks is recognized as the nationÔÇÖs largest direct-response marketer of premium beef and gourmet foods, available to customers by calling 1-800-228-9055, online at www.OmahaSteaks.com or at retail stores nationwide.

Additionally, the company announced that Omaha-based investment firm McCarthy Capital, known for supporting established management teams who retain operating control and meaningful ownership, has made an investment in the Omaha Steaks business.

Founded in 1986, McCarthy Capital encompasses a partnership of experienced investment professionals who specialize in partnering with management teams to drive growth, the news release said.

ÔÇ£We are thrilled to have an opportunity to invest in the business after following the company for so many years,ÔÇØ said Patrick Duffy, president and managing partner at McCarthy Capital.

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