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Through bold leadership, advocacy and partnerships with city, county, state and federal policy makersthe Cincinnati Regional Chamber advances a pro-business and pro-development policy initiatives that stimulate and grow our regional economy.

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With hundreds of thousands of attendees each year, we create events and experiences that drive vibrancy in our region. Beyond what we produce, we’re deeply engaged and invested in growing the region’s cultural vibrancy by supporting arts, culture, sports, and entertainment assets and investments.

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We create member experiences, connections, and programming that meet the unique needs of businesses in our region. We’re a driver of regional collaboration, ensuring that our diverse civic and business communities are aligned, engaged, and have their voices heard.

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Congratulations to the Leadership Cincinnati Class 45 Graduates!

Class 45 of Leadership Cincinnati, the Leadership Center at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber’s premier leadership development program presented by First Financial Bank and supported by Taft, graduated 55 leaders, representing a wide variety of businesses in the region on May 25.

Leadership Cincinnati Class 45:

  • Cristina Anez, Director of Learning and Development, Seminole Hard Rock Support Services
  • Verna Arnette, Deputy Director, Greater Cincinnati Water Works
  • Michael Baker, Chief Strategy Officer, United Way of Greater Cincinnati
  • Michael Betz, Head of Marketing, Givaudan
  • Maureen Bickley, Vice Member in Charge, Cincinnati, Frost Brown Todd LLC
  • Lasserre Bradley III, President of Development, The Model Group
  • Dennis Carroll, Chief Operating Officer, FC Cincinnati
  • Sharon Coolidge, Cincinnati City Hall Reporter, Cincinnati Enquirer
  • Thomas Deere, Vice President, Sales & Engagement, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
  • Priya Dhingra Klocek, President & CEO, Consultant On The Go LLC
  • Bobbi Dillon, Senior Manager, State Government Relations, The Procter & Gamble Company
  • Marc F. Dizard, Regional Investment Director, PNC Bank
  • Daniel M. Driehaus, President/CEO, Driehaus Insurance Group
  • Dan Feldmann, Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Executive, Fifth Third Bank
  • Rico Grant, Founder, Paloozanoire, SoCap Accelerate, Gallery At Gumbo
  • Dil Gruffydd, Chief Financial Officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
  • Bryan Hamilton, Assistant Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
  • Julie Holt, Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer, The Christ Hospital Health Network
  • Harold Howard, Vice President, Talbert House
  • Dominic Iacobucci, Architect, Previously with BHDP Architecture
  • Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney, Vice Mayor, City of Cincinnati
  • Brad Knueven, Client Partner, TiER1 Performance
  • Michelle Kyle, Vice President, Information Technology, The Cincinnati Insurance Company
  • Michael Lake, Partner, EY
  • Kimberly Lauterbach, President & CEO, REDI Cincinnati
  • Sarah Lawler, Vice President, Rates & Regulatory Strategy, Duke Energy
  • Shannon Lawson, Partner, Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL
  • Michael Lied, Principal, Director of Healthcare, GBBN
  • Moira Lyon, Market Leader, Oswald Companies
  • Deon J. Mack Sr., Businessman/Cincinnati Police Officer, Oaktree Property Investments/City of Cincinnati
  • Darrin Manning, Senior Director, Cloud Operations, Cincinnati Bell, CBTS
  • Shawn Manns-Collins, Consumer Bank CFO, Fifth Third Bank
  • Marcus E. Margerum, Deputy Director & Chief Business Officer, Contemporary Arts Center
  • Michael B. Mattingly, Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
  • Tom Millikin, Vice President, Communications & Marketing, The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority (The Port)
  • Paul Moran, VP, Marketing & Communications, Previously with Huseman Group
  • Bill Mulvihill, Managing Director/Head of Sports Finance Group, U.S. Bank
  • Senchal Murphy, Senior Director of Human Resources, The Kroger Co.
  • Maggie Nichols, CEO, Eureka! Ranch
  • Denisha Porter, All-In Cincinnati Director, Greater Cincinnati Foundation
  • Kelly Postlewaite, Partner, BKD CPAs & Advisors
  • Bill Powell, Chief Innovation Officer, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
  • Jay Rammes, Managing Director, Barnes Dennig & Co., Ltd.
  • John Ravasio, Chief Operating Officer, SORTA/Metro
  • Teri J. Shirk, President & CEO, Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
  • Tiffany Sieve, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Paycor
  • Leia Snyder, Superintendent/CEO, Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services
  • Jennifer Spieser, Executive Director, Cincinnati Parks Foundation
  • Tyran Stallings, Executive Director, The DAD Initiative
  • Pam Webb, SVP & Chief Human Resource Officer, Ohio National Financial Services
  • Eric Wellinghoff, Chief Marketing Officer, Nehemiah Manufacturing
  • Beth Welter, Vice President, Strategic Communications and Change Management, The E.W. Scripps Company
  • Adrienne Wiley, Executive Director, The Healing Center
  • Terri Williams, Treasury Management Sales Manager, First Financial Bank
  • David Zimmerman, Partner, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

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