Andy Ruback

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CURRENT ROLE

As chief executive officer since 2018, Andy ensures the overall success of Flood Communication’s talented team of professionals and extensive network of Television, Radio, Hispanic, and Digital products. Andy manages operational, financial, marketing, cultural and legal strategies for the company. He is proven in building media brands, engaging teams, and creating ideas.

With 20 years of communications and media experience, Andy is positioning Flood Communications at the forefront of the industry evolution and creating new models for user and advertiser success.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Flood Communications has been recognized as an Inc. 5000 company, named Business of the Year by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, and honored with both a Google News Initiative grant and a Facebook Journalism Project award for innovation in local journalism.

EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND

With more than 20 years of media and communications experience, Andy has held leadership positions across Nebraska’s broadcast industry. Before joining Flood Communications, he launched and successfully sold City Weekly Newspaper and served as General Manager for NRG Media in Lincoln and Omaha, driving growth through digital expansion and community partnerships.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Andy is active with Children’s Hospital & Medical Center and Canopy South, supporting initiatives focused on health, education, and community revitalization.

EDUCATION

• B.A. in Communications, Bellevue University
• Graduate, National Association of Broadcasters Executive Leadership Program

FAMILY & INTERESTS

Andy is married to Teresa Ruback, a chef, culinary consultant, and community volunteer. Together they have two children, Max and Chloe, and two dogs, Mitchell and Gilbert. When not working, Andy enjoys fly-fishing, pickleball, food, wine, and travel.