The Cincinnati Regional Chamber is proud to celebrate the lasting impact of our Leadership Center graduates.
Across industries and neighborhoods, our alumni are making a difference—leading organizations, inspiring change, and helping our region grow stronger every day.
Each month, we share updates that highlight their achievements, showcase their leadership journeys, and demonstrate how their work continues to fuel Cincinnati’s progress. By staying connected, you’ll see firsthand how these leaders are shaping a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving community where everyone belongs.
- Hailey Barr King (WT1) began new position with Table Sense as the new Senior Manager of Government AffairsÂ
- Anthony Kahny (CC16) will assume CEO position at Deer Park Roofing.Â
- 2025 Bengals Inspire Change Changemaker Award Winner: Rickell Howard Smith (LC48)Â
- Jon Moore (CC17) was elected to Norwood City CouncilÂ
- Shermiah Smith (WL Cl 18) Honored to be named the Ohio’s 500 Most Influential LeadersÂ
- Felicity Tao (WL Cl17) Launching a marketing communications agency Â
- Amber Teufel (WL 19) New Position Director, Life Sciences Global Baby, Feminine, and Family Care at P&GÂ Â
- Suzie Whelan (CC14) began a new position as Strategic Sourcing, Senior Manager – Marketing at Kroger.Â
- Patty Lushek Ragio (LC37) began new position as Vice President of Development with City Gospel MissionÂ
- Nicole Rottmueller-Jones (CC15) began new position as Foundation Coordinator at Maple Knoll CommunitiesÂ
- David Morner (CN9) began new position as Sr Project Accountant II with The Walsh Group – Walsh Construction & Archer WesternÂ
- Kelly Bonnel (CC8, LC47) has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer with Constellation Wealth.Â
- Tim Ruge (LC48) has started new role as Chief Growth Officer at ABC FitnessÂ
- Jen Gruber (CC20) began new position as Senior Director, Strategic Relationships with Cincinnati Children’s.Â
- Maria Jones (WL Cl 18) began new position as Program Manager at Cincinnati MetroÂ
- Carly Duke (LS1) began new position as Contract Graphic Designer at Atlanta Dream WNBAÂ
- Justin Ellis (CC20) began new position as Wealth Advisor & Principal at Bartlett Wealth ManagementÂ
- Maria Jones (WL18, WA4, LS2) started a new position as Program Manager at Cincinnati MetroÂ
- Carly Pennekamp (CN10) started a new position as Director, Brand & Communications at Xactly CorpÂ
- Jared Wheeler (CN9) began new position as Associate Wealth Advisor at Bartlett Wealth ManagementÂ
- Nora Banoun (CC20) was awarded trak Group’s Business Development Manager of the Year.Â
- Congratulations to the 2026 BLK Honorees, where individuals make contributions not only to the community, but have opened doors in the health field. Congrats to our WL16 alum, Kiana Trabue for being honored as one of the honorees!Â
- Ali Hubbard (LC46) was named the new Emerging Leaders President for the Spirit of Construction Foundation. Â
- ACI’s “Under the Hard Hat: Lessons Learned with ACI Young Professionals“, a live networking event and podcast recording. This episode will feature Jeffrey Smoker (LC46), Vice President of Preconstruction, and Jeffrey Smoker II (CC19), Preconstruction Manager, both with Skanska USA Building Inc.  This episode explores multi-generational careers in construction, how legacy shapes leadership, and the lessons passed down—and learned the hard way—along the journey.   Â
- Kristi Eckert (LC46) will be the firm’s office managing partner for Cincinnati as of March 1. Eckert will take on the role currently held by Jeremy Vaughan (LC43).Â
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