Our Team
Meet the people and teams that lead inclusively with passion, integrity, and fun in service of the businesses and people who call the Cincinnati region home.
Our Team
Civic Strategy & Policy Team
The Civic & Regional Partnerships Team is responsible for connecting the Cincinnati Chamber and its members to the region’s most pressing economic growth initiatives. They develop and advocate for innovative and smart policies related to economic development, transportation, and inclusion.
Pete Metz
513.579.3167
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Pete Metz serves as Vice President of Civic Strategy & Policy at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber, where he leads the organization’s external strategy at the intersection of …
Pete Metz serves as Vice President of Civic Strategy & Policy at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber, where he leads the organization’s external strategy at the intersection of business, civic, and public leadership. He oversees the Chamber’s Government Affairs & Advocacy team, the Center for Research & Data, and the Chamber Foundation, aligning these efforts to advance regional priorities like transportation, housing, infrastructure, and economic development.
For nearly a decade, Metz has helped spearhead the business community’s leadership on transportation, successfully advocating for local, state, and federal policies that have delivered hundreds of millions of dollars for projects such as the Brent Spence Bridge, Western Hills Viaduct, record transit funding, and the CROWN trail network. He also served as a senior advisor to the landmark Move Forward campaign, Hamilton County’s first successful transportation levy.
Metz previously worked as Chief of Staff to Cincinnati Vice Mayor David Mann and in Washington, D.C., on federal transportation and energy policy. He lives in Clifton with his wife, Becca, and their two daughters.
Haley Jacobs
513.579.3189
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Haley is our Initiatives & Events Manager. She is a recent graduate of Northern Kentucky University where she earned a master’s degree in Public Administration. Haley is a Cincinnati…
Haley is our Initiatives & Events Manager. She is a recent graduate of Northern Kentucky University where she earned a master’s degree in Public Administration. Haley is a Cincinnati native who loves the city and enjoys serving her community. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and visiting different parks throughout the city.
Reese Turner
937.631.8141
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Reese serves as Project Coordinator for the Cincinnati Civic Investment Fund and co-organizer of the Leadership Cincinnati Youth program. She also supports …
Reese serves as Project Coordinator for the Cincinnati Civic Investment Fund and co-organizer of the Leadership Cincinnati Youth program. She also supports sponsorship initiatives for the Civic Strategy & Policy, Leadership Center, and Events teams. She recently graduated from Xavier University, where she was a student-athlete, and earned Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science, Public Relations, and Communications. Originally from Springfield, Ohio, she now happily considers Cincinnati her home. In her free time, she enjoys exploring local restaurants, going to the movies, and crocheting.
Center for Research & Data
Emily Graeter
513.579.3120
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Emily is our Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy, where she leads the Chamber’s state and federal advocacy and oversees the …
Emily is our Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy, where she leads the Chamber’s state and federal advocacy and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Government Affairs & Advocacy team. She is a proud graduate of The Ohio State University with bachelor’s degrees in public policy and criminology.
Emily brings seven years of experience working in Washington, D.C., as a staff member in the United States Congress. Most recently, she served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Congressman Mike Carey (Columbus), where she led the Congressman’s economic and health policy portfolios. Prior to that, she held several roles in the office of Senator John Thune.
Emily is an avid sports fan who spends her weekends cheering on the Buckeyes and the Bengals with her husband, Luke.
Will Gerhardt
513.967.0052
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Will is our Government Affairs Manager. He graduated from Miami University with a bachelor’s degree in Economics. He has experience working for the State of Ohio and the City of Cincinnati as a political staffer…
Will is our Government Affairs Manager. He graduated from Miami University with a bachelor’s degree in Economics. He has experience working for the State of Ohio and the City of Cincinnati as a political staffer. Will was born and raised in the Cincinnati area and is a die-hard Bengals fan. He lives in Anderson with his wife and their two dogs.
Government Affairs & Advocacy
Sabina Hordinski
513.562.8448
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Sabina is a Research Manager with our Center for Research and Data. She is a lifelong Cincinnati resident, born and raised…
Sabina is a Research Manager with our Center for Research and Data. She is a lifelong Cincinnati resident, born and raised in Walnut Hills. She is a recent graduate from Ohio University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Spanish. During her undergraduate studies, Sabina completed a thesis on Ukrainian refugee reception, where she conducted research in Poland. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
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Whether you’re a business leader, community leader, or just seeking to get more engaged in the region, we want to connect with you. Get in touch to learn more.