CINCINNATI – March 25, 2025 – 53 leaders from a variety of organizations in the Cincinnati region have been accepted for Class 12 of Cincy Next, an 8-month leadership development program produced by the Leadership Center at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber and presented by Fifth Third Bank.
Cincy Next is a program for emerging leaders with fewer than 8 years of professional experience to strengthen leadership skills, expand networks, and increase knowledge of self, business, and community. Those selected for the program demonstrate leadership potential and interest in growing these skills and have a desire to connect with other young talent from across the region. The program includes a mix of leadership workshops, tours, activities, and a group project.
“In bringing together talented young professionals from across the Cincinnati region, Cincy Next fosters growth, collaboration, and the development of the next generation of leaders who will shape our community’s future,” said Kendra Perkins, Program Coordinator at the Leadership Center, “These leaders will gain skills to positively influence their organizations and companies, advance their careers and become better equipped to solve challenges in our civic spaces.”
Members of Cincy Next Class 12 include:
- Ally Achille – Fort Washington Investment Advisors
- Sarah Ackley – Forvis Mazars
- Kari Anderson – Great American Insurance Group
- Adam Baur – BHDP Architecture
- Abby Besson – Cincinnati Reds
- Abbi Bressoud – 51°
- Nicolette Baier – Taft Law
- Sam Burke – Asianati
- Nicole Burns – Katz, Sapper & Miller
- Gavin Campbell – REDI Cincinnati
- Serena Castle – KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools, Inc.
- Jessica Clark – Generations Wealth, LLC
- Cody Coffey – Trade31
- Caroline Denecke – Cincinnati Insurance Companies
- Julie Dierker – Greater Cincinnati Foundation
- Rachel Ferronetti – Fifth Third Bank
- Klarke Griffith – GE Aerospace
- Abby Haynes – HealthPath Foundation of Ohio
- Phil Heidenreich – Rhine Media
- Madelyn Higgins – Bon Secours Mercy Health
- Nick Hyrcza – Bartlett Wealth Management
- Haley Jacobs – Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
- Jack Jasontek – Great American Insurance Group
- Amelia Kissinger – Cincinnati Business Courier
- Braden Lieungh – Truepoint Wealth Counsel
- Brendan Link – Kroger
- Emma Loebker – Donovan Energy
- Nancy Magoteaux – Bricker Graydon LLP
- Colton Markland – RKCA Investment Banking
- Elyse McClish – Gilman Partners
- Mackenzie McGinty – Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
- Joe Millard – Messer Construction
- Will Nodo – Park National Bank
- Carly Noel – Fenbury
- Leslie Paino – Model Group
- Kira Palmer – The Port
- Abby Parson – AMEND Consulting
- Ken Pendergest – Miller Valentine Construction
- Jaidon Piphus – Proctor and Gamble
- Lia Reece – Johnson Investment Counsel
- Garrett Runyon – Mammotome
- Laura Ruple – Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
- Kannon Sams – Skanska USA Building
- Abby Schuh – Carefeed
- Morgan Noel Smith – 8K Development + Construction
- Matthew St. Martin – Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
- Natasha Steele – Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
- Ryan Taulbee – WorldPay
- Vanessa Thiel – Fifth Third Bank
- Jadlynn (JJ) Thomas – Hightowers Petroleum Co.
- Allison Walke – Paycor
- Troy Westerhof – Great Parks of Hamilton County
- Monica Windholtz – City of Cincinnati
To inquire about future Cincy Next classes, please contact Kendra Perkins, kperkins@cincinnatichamber.com. More information about the program can be found at cincinnatichamber.com/cincynext.
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 Minority Business Accelerator, 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
