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The Cincinnati Regional Chamber has announced the selection of 25 leaders for the inaugural Cincy Lead: Level Up class, presented by University of Cincinnati Skills. The program is designed for early- to mid-career advancing leaders who want to strengthen their leadership skills and build meaningful professional networks.
For 2026, the Cincy Lead program was expanded to offer two tailored pathways that support professionals at different stages of their careers. Cincy Lead: Level Up is a program for established professionals with three or more years of professional experience to refresh and strengthen leadership and soft skills for leading teams effectively in a rapidly changing workplace. Cincy Lead: Next Gen is a program for professionals in their first three years in the workforce to strengthen people’s skills and build strong foundations for career growth.
“Cincy Lead Level Up gives participants the opportunity to strengthen practical leadership skills while connecting with peers across industries and organizations,” said Sean Comer, Vice President of the Leadership Center. “We designed the program to meet professionals where they are in their careers and provide tools they can immediately apply in their workplaces and communities.”
The Leadership Center at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber develops and connects leaders at every stage of their civic and professional journeys through a portfolio of leadership programs design to strengthen the region’s civic infrastructure and economic vitality.
Members of Cincy Lead: Level Up Class 1 include:
- Amanda Absher , Mount St Joseph University
- Aaron Burkhardt, Greater Cincinnati Water Works
- Caitlyn Doles, Dinsmore & Shohl
- Todd Farmer, Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired
- Matthew Feist, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
- Andy Huddle, Core Specialty
- Roshaun Laudat, City Of Cincinnati Treasurer
- Keith Lindsay, Mass Mutual Ascend
- Alex Mathews, Kroger
- Christoper Mattress, Accenture LLC
- Madeline McSayles, Cincinnati Hamilton Co CAA
- McQuillin Murphy, University of Cincinnati Foundation
- Donna Roe, SORTA/Metro
- Christina Rutherford, University of Cincinnati Foundation
- Zach Schunder, Trilogy Fitness Systems
- Evan Sumner, Vorys
- Reid Telando, Greater Cincinnati Water Works
- Vivian Watkins, Greater Cincinnati African American Chamber of Commerce
- Cole Weirich, La Soupe
- Leslie Welch, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland-Cincinnati Branch
- Theresa Wirth, First Financial Bank
- Halen Witcher, Trilogy Fitness Systems
- Brett Wolfe, Scripps
- Jeffrey Wyckoff, 84.51 LLC
- Nitika Zinser, FC Cincinnati
To inquire about future Cincy Lead classes, please contact Kendra Perkins, kperkins@cincinnatichamber.com. More information about the program can be found at Cincy Lead – Cincinnati Regional Chamber
About the Cincinnati Regional Chamber
The Cincinnati Regional Chamber is the premier business and civic organization dedicated to growing the vibrancy and economic prosperity of the Cincinnati region. To achieve its vision that Cincinnati is a growing, thriving region where everyone belongs, the Chamber seeks to grow our economy, grow our population, and grow our cultural vibrancy — with the foundation of a strong business community — to foster a welcoming environment for all. The Chamber’s membership offerings, signature leadership programs, government and regional advocacy efforts, community events such as BLINK and Oktoberfest as well as key partnerships with organizations like Cincinnati Experience, Cincinnati Compass, Cincinnati Business Excellerator, and the Workforce Innovation Center lead the way in making that vision a reality. For more information, visit cincinnatichamber.com.
Media Contact:
Amy Fitzgibbons, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Cincinnati Regional Chamber afitzgibbons@cincinnatichamber.com | 513.579.3106