Kenny has been named a 2025 Men to Watch honoree. A native of North Omaha, McMorris is a veteran health care executive known as an innovator, influencer and strategist with a background in leadership, community, policy and public health. He has served as CEO of Charles Drew Health Center for 11 years, overseeing business, community and primary care operations. Under his leadership, the center has expanded from four to 16 locations, offering medical, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health services.
Outside of work, McMorris is active in the Omaha community. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and serves on the boards of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Nebraska Methodist College, Radius, Health Center Association of Nebraska, Heartland Community Health Network and BRIDGE Family Resource Connector Network.
His dedication to his profession and community has earned him numerous honors, including: the University of Nebraska at Omaha Young Alumni Achievement Award (2015), University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Public Affairs and Community Services Alumni Award of Excellence (2016), National Association of Community Health Centers Betsey K. Cooke Grassroots MVP Award (2017), Urban League of Nebraska African American Leadership Award (2018), Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Mid-Western Regional Award for Excellence in Health and Wellness (2019), University of Nebraska Medical Center/ Nebraska Medicine Servant Leader Award (2023) and Nebraska Second Congressional District Black History Month Awardee (2025).
