CINCINNATI – May 1, 2025 –
24 leaders from a variety of organizations in the Cincinnati region have been accepted for Class 3 of Hello Cincy: Executive, a six-session program designed for c-suite and executive employees who are new to the Cincinnati region within the last two years. The program’s presenting sponsor is Gilman Partners and excellence investor DeanDorton.
Facilitated by the Leadership Center at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber, Hello Cincy: Executive introduces our region to “newcomer” senior level executives who have re-located here. Participants are offered unique experiences at premier venues around the region to explore Cincinnati’s assets, history, economic landscape, arts & culture, and much more. Each of the program’s sessions also offers an opportunity to connect deeply with other newcomer and top established executives in an intimate setting – building awareness of the Cincinnati agenda while making business connections and developing elevated external relationships.
“Starting a new leadership role while adjusting to a new community can be overwhelming,” said Sean Comer, Vice President of the Leadership Center. “Hello Cincy: Executive provides a structured path to help executives quickly acclimate, build connections, and succeed both professionally and personally in our region.”
Members of Hello Cincy Executive Class 3 include:
- Kevan Buck, Chief Financial Officer, Xavier University
- Susan Buck, Business Development, Flintco
- Macarena Cloninger, Senior Vice President, Operations, Cintas
- Andrew Dempsey, Market Executive, Ohio Indy Kentucky Market, UBS Financial Services
- Maggie Gough, Chief Operations Officer, Bright Arrow Coaching
- Kelley Haggert, Chief Marketing Officer, FC Cincinnati
- David Kennerley, Chief Financial Officer, The Kroger Co.
- Larry Krauter, Chief Executive Officer, CVG Airport Authority
- Robin Krauter, Sales & Risk Consultant, Marsh McLennan Agency
- Laurel Leslie, Director, Mental and Behavioral Health Institute, Cincinnati Children’s
- Amber Mitchell, Partner, Plante Moran
- Danniell Nadiv, Chief Program Officer, The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati
- Joyce Oh, Chief Information and Digital Transformation Officer, The Christ Hospital Health Network
- Gary Painter, BEARE Chair and Professor of Real Estate, UC Lindner College of Business
- Charmaine Rochester, Chief Financial Officer, UC Health
- Tex Rochester, Retired
- Jacob Sizemore, Chief Executive Officer, Sizemore Tucker
- Mark Theiss, Vice President for Development, Central Programs, University of Cincinnati Foundation
- Jennifer Theiss, Senior Director, Alumni Relations, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati Foundation
- Kerry Tuttle, Community and Corporate Program Director, 1N5
- Ken Wetstein, Chief Development Officer, Cincinnati Opera
- Patrick Williams, Vice President of Security, Hard Rock Casino
- Keli Witt, Vice President of Membership, Dan Beard Council, Scouting America
- Amy Wutke, President, The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences, The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
To inquire about future Hello Cincy Exec classes, please contact Emily Croft, ecroft@cincinnatichamber.com. More information about the program can be found at https://cincinnatichamber.com/leadership-center/hello-cincy-executive/.
Media Contact:
Amy Fitzgibbons, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Cincinnati Regional Chamber afitzgibbons@cincinnatichamber.com | 513.579.3106
