Pacific Life

Harlan J. Noddle was Chairman of Noddle Companies, one of the Midwest's largest developers of community shopping centers and office buildings. Harlan, along with his partner Joseph Kirshenbaum, pursued high-quality development projects that resulted in considerable benefits for the community as a whole. Harlan graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1958 where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics. From 1959 through 1961 he was a First Lieutenant in the United States Army Security Agency. After completing his military service, Harlan went to work for American Community Stores Corporation in 1961. At the time, the company was operating a regional chain of supermarkets, numerous leased supermarket departments, and general-line merchandise stores throughout the United Sates and the Caribbean. Over the course of his 10 year career there, Harlan served in various capacities ranging from being a manager in the store planning department, to group Vice President. In late 1971, he left American Community Stores to start his own business, Noddle Development Company. The company's first project opened in late 1973. Today, the company has developed or purchased more than 85 shopping centers and five office buildings in 16 states. Combined, the projects cover more than 8.5 million square feet. The company provides the full range of development and management services from site acquisition through financing, construction and property management. The company headquarters are in Omaha, Nebraska. As a lifelong Nebraskan who felt a strong responsibility to the welfare of the community, Harlan devoted his time and leadership skills to many organizations. He served as Chairman of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and oversaw the growth of the UNMC into a nationally known research and medical service facility. Harlan was Chairman of the University of Nebraska Foundation and the Omaha Jewish Federation and served on the board s of the Omaha Airport Authority, the Omaha Symphony and the National Council of Community and Justice. He was grateful for the life he and his family enjoyed and worked tirelessly to improve his "home" in Omaha and Nebraska.