The Cincinnati Regional Chamber is proud to announce the participants selected for Class 4 of Hello Cincy Executive, a premier leadership experience designed to connect and immerse senior-level talent in the Cincinnati region’s business and civic landscape.
Hello Cincy Executive is part of the Chamber’s Leadership Center portfolio and is tailored for executives who are newly elevated into leadership roles. Through a curated series of sessions, participants gain a deeper understanding of the region’s economic drivers, cultural assets, and civic infrastructure—while building meaningful relationships with fellow leaders.
“Hello Cincy Executive is about more than orientation—it’s about connection and context,” said Sean Comer, Vice President of the Leadership Center. “This program helps leaders quickly plug into the Cincinnati region in a way that’s both strategic and personal. By fostering strong networks and a shared understanding of our region’s opportunities, we’re equipping these executives to lead with confidence and make an immediate impact.”
Class 4 represents a diverse cross-section of industries and organizations across the region, reflecting the strength and breadth of Cincinnati’s business community. Participants will engage with regional leaders, explore key topics such as talent, economic development, and quality of place, and build lasting connections that extend well beyond the program.
Members of Hello Cincy Executive Class 4 include:
- Cindy Adams, Chief Nursing Executive, TriHealth
- Reem Al-Hakim, CFO, The Gorilla Glue Company
- Tony Balmert, Sr. Director of Maintenance Operations, SORTA/Metro
- Buck Evers, President, Siebtechnik Tema
- Shelley Evers, Teacher, St. Gertrude School
- Rodney Faulk, General Manager , First Financial Center
- Rajeev Gupta, Head – Delivery and Competency Centers – North America, TCS
- George Guy, President & CEO, Lighthouse Youth Services
- Cory Guy, Vice President, Finance Operations & Analytics, UC Health
- Makenzie Guy, Training Program Manager, Cancer Research, Cleveland Clinic
- Neil Hirsch, Senior Rabbi, Isaac M Wise Temple
- Pete Jutras, Dean, College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati
- Jessica Palatka, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Miami University
- Ben Patel, Chief Technology Officer, UC Health
- Kristina Petersen, VP Communication and Content, FC Cincinnati
- Dave Roberts, Chief Development Officer. Model Group
- Reenu Suri
The Cincinnati Regional Chamber’s Leadership Center continues to play a critical role in strengthening the region’s civic and business leadership pipeline through programs like Leadership Cincinnati, C-Change, WE Lead, and Hello Cincy Executive. To inquire about future Hello Cincy Executive classes, please contact Emily Croft, Program Coordinator, Leadership Center ecroft@cincinnatichamber.com More information about the program can be found at Hello Cincy Executive – Cincinnati Regional Chamber