{"id":25486,"date":"2025-04-03T17:49:03","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T17:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/?page_id=25486"},"modified":"2025-05-06T16:08:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T16:08:29","slug":"neo-rising-2025-agenda-details","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/neo-rising-2025-agenda-details\/","title":{"rendered":"NEO Rising 2025 | Agenda &amp; Details"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:6rem\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2160\" height=\"2200\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-NEO-Rising-logo-2160-\u00d7-1080-px.png\" alt=\"NEO Rising log\" class=\"wp-image-25243\" style=\"width:758px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-NEO-Rising-logo-2160-\u00d7-1080-px.png 2160w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-NEO-Rising-logo-2160-\u00d7-1080-px-295x300.png 295w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-NEO-Rising-logo-2160-\u00d7-1080-px-1005x1024.png 1005w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-NEO-Rising-logo-2160-\u00d7-1080-px-768x782.png 768w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-NEO-Rising-logo-2160-\u00d7-1080-px-1508x1536.png 1508w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-NEO-Rising-logo-2160-\u00d7-1080-px-2011x2048.png 2011w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2160px) 100vw, 2160px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light custom-bottommargin\" style=\"margin-bottom:90px;padding-top:7rem;padding-bottom:8rem\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-lighter-grey-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6dfc58eb0af291106785775f48418f1e\" style=\"margin-bottom:4rem\">NEO Rising 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3334f6d864f005323817f5b2cfd22522\">Agenda:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><strong>7:30 &#8211; 8:00am<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Registration\/Networking<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><strong>8:00-8:07am<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Welcome<\/strong><br>Emcee <a href=\"#Bridget-Linton\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Bridget-Linton\">Bridget Linton<\/a>, Sports and Entertainment Host<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opening Comments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenting Sponsor Welcome<br><\/strong><a href=\"#Kelly-Lamirand\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Kelly-Lamirand\">Kelly Lamirand<\/a>, <em>Cleveland Market President<br>and Commercial Sales Leader: KeyBank<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><strong>8:07am<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"#JP-Nauseef\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#JP-Nauseef\">J.P. Nauseef<\/a>, President &amp; CEO: JobsOhio video<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><strong>8:12am \u2013 8:19am<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Presentation of Team NEO Regional Economic Development Award &#8211; Emerging Leader: <br><\/strong><a href=\"#Sarah-Ross\">Sarah Ross<\/a>, <em>Executive Director: Huron County Growth Partnership&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><strong>8:19-8:26am<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Presentation of Team NEO Regional Economic Development Award &#8211; Business Leader:<\/strong><br><a href=\"#Prasanna-Gurumurthy\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Prasanna-Gurumurthy\">Prasanna Gurumurthy<\/a>, <em>Chief Operating Officer: Schaeffler<\/em> Americas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><strong>8:26\u2013 8:56:am<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Panel Discussion &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Panelists:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;<a href=\"#Sarah-E-Nash\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Sarah-E-Nash\">Sarah E. Nash<\/a>, <em>Owner and CEO: Novagard<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Ben-Squires\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Ben-Squires\">Ben Squires<\/a>,<em> Head of Government Affairs: Howmet Aerospace<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Allison-Will\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Allison-Will\">Allison Will<\/a>, <em>Owner and President: TUFTEX Balloons<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moderator:<\/strong><br><a href=\"#Christine-Nelson\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Christine-Nelson\">Christine Nelson<\/a>, <em>Vice President, Project Management and Site Strategies: Team NEO<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><strong>8:56-9:03am<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Presentation of Team NEO Regional Economic Development Award &#8211; Economic Development Leader:<\/strong> <br><a href=\"#Catherine-Bieterman\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Catherine-Bieterman\">Catherine Bieterman<\/a>, <em>Economic Development Director: City of Beachwood<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sponsor introduction:<\/strong> &nbsp;<a href=\"#Russ-Balthis\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Russ-Balthis\">Russell Balthis<\/a>, <em>Senior Attorney: Squire Patton Boggs<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><strong>9:03 \u2013 9:10am<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Presentation of Team NEO Regional Economic Development Award &#8211; Community Leader<\/strong>:<br><a href=\"#Kevin-K-Johnson\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Kevin-Johnson\">Kevin K. Johnson<\/a>, <em>Managing Partner: NexGen Interactive LLC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sponsor Introduction:<\/strong> <a href=\"#David-Kuntz\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#David-Kuntz\">David Kuntz<\/a>, &nbsp;<em>Executive Vice President\/Treasurer: Cuyahoga Community College<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><strong>9:10\u2013 9:30am<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Keynote Sponsor Introduction:<\/strong><br><a href=\"#Megan-Malone\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Megan-Malone\">Megan Malone<\/a>, <em>CPA, Partner: Plante Moran&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keynote<\/strong>:<br><a href=\"#Matt-Dolan\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Matt-Dolan\">Matt Dolan<\/a>, <em>Chief Executive Officer Team NEO&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><strong>9:30am<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Closing Remarks &amp; Adjourn<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"height:100px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:100px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:100px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center mt-0\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Speakers &amp; Champions  | NEO Rising 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e93f1ee5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"Bridget-Linton\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1563\" height=\"1563\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bridget.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28452\" style=\"width:337px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bridget.jpg 1563w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bridget-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bridget-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bridget-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bridget-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1563px) 100vw, 1563px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bridget Linton<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sports and Entertainment Host<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Emcee<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion kioken-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion-item kioken-accordion-item\"><a href=\"#accordionabout-bridget\" class=\"kioken-accordion-item-heading\"><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-label\"><strong>About Bridget<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path d=\"M12 5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 1 1 0 2h-5v5a1 1 0 1 1-2 0v-5H6a1 1 0 1 1 0-2h5V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><div class=\"kioken-accordion-item-content\">\n<p>Bridget Linton is an accomplished sports and entertainment host with a passion for connecting audiences through her dynamic roles as a live event emcee, on-air TV and radio personality, and brand spokesperson. Best known for her work with the Cleveland Browns, she is a familiar face on the sidelines and the big screen during the season, as well as a trusted host for events throughout the year.<strong> <\/strong>Her background experience includes interviewing a diverse range of individuals, from current players and notable alumni to executives, all while fostering a strong connection with fans. Outside of her work with the Browns, Bridget has hosted a wide range of events. From major sporting events and award ceremonies, to pageants, corporate events, and charity galas. Whether she\u2019s on TV, on the radio, social media, or hosting a live event, you can usually catch Bridget with a microphone in hand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e93f1ee5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"Kelly-Lamirand\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1563\" height=\"1563\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kelly-Lamirand_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28550\" style=\"width:337px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kelly-Lamirand_2.jpg 1563w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kelly-Lamirand_2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kelly-Lamirand_2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kelly-Lamirand_2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kelly-Lamirand_2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1563px) 100vw, 1563px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kelly Lamirand<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleveland Market President<br>and Commercial Sales Leader: KeyBank<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Presenting Sponsor Welcome<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion kioken-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion-item kioken-accordion-item\"><a href=\"#accordionabout-kelly\" class=\"kioken-accordion-item-heading\"><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-label\"><strong>About Kelly<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path d=\"M12 5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 1 1 0 2h-5v5a1 1 0 1 1-2 0v-5H6a1 1 0 1 1 0-2h5V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><div class=\"kioken-accordion-item-content\">\n<p>Kelly Lamirand serves as Market President for Key\u2019s Cleveland market, and as such is the senior representative and spokesperson leading the organization\u2019s economic and community development efforts for the market.&nbsp; She also oversees the Northeast Ohio Commercial Banking teams, including the Cleveland, Akron, Canton and Youngstown markets.&nbsp; She leads a group of professionals dedicated to providing expertise and financial solutions to clients whose revenues range from $10 Million to $1 Billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to this position, Kelly served as Regional Credit Executive, leading the Great Lakes Credit team in supporting the Middle Market bankers in Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Michigan for KeyBank.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kelly began her career at KeyCorp in 1998 as a management associate in the credit training program. Throughout her career at Key she has gained lending experience in various roles including portfolio management and underwriting.&nbsp; Lamirand was named the District Credit Officer in 2012 where she was responsible for the credit function supporting various lines of business in Key&#8217;s Corporate and Community Bank. She again expanded her geographic reach in 2015 as a Regional Credit Executive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Active in the community, Kelly was named a \u201cWoman of Achievement\u201d by the YWCA.&nbsp; She is also a member of the Bluecoats, the Chair of the 2025 Heart and Stroke Ball for the American Heart Association in addition to serving on the Board of Directors at Magnificat High School and Team NEO.&nbsp; Working to develop and coach young talent at the bank, she also serves as a mentor in KeyBank&#8217;s MentorMe Program.&nbsp; Lamirand was named a \u201cWoman of Note\u201c by Crain\u2019s Cleveland Business, adding to her \u201cNotable in Finance\u201d and \u201cPeople to Watch in Finance\u201d appearances in the publication.&nbsp; Kelly received her Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Miami University in 1998, with a minor in economics.&nbsp; She lives in Avon Lake, Ohio with her husband Dean and three sons.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e93f1ee5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"JP-Nauseef\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1563\" height=\"1563\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/JP.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28614\" style=\"width:337px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/JP.jpg 1563w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/JP-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/JP-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/JP-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/JP-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1563px) 100vw, 1563px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>J.P. Nauseef<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>President &amp; CEO: JobsOhio<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Video<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion kioken-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion-item kioken-accordion-item\"><a href=\"#accordionabout-jp\" class=\"kioken-accordion-item-heading\"><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-label\"><strong>About J.P.<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path d=\"M12 5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 1 1 0 2h-5v5a1 1 0 1 1-2 0v-5H6a1 1 0 1 1 0-2h5V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><div class=\"kioken-accordion-item-content\">\n<p>JP and his family are from Dayton, Ohio. He is a former Air Force officer and has been instrumental in the state of Ohio and its communities\u2019 economic development for nearly 25 years. He led the Dayton Region through the 2005 Wright Patterson Air Force Base Realignment and Closure process, which secured additional missions and, by 2024, had doubled the number of workers at the base. He co founded Ohio\u2019s Hometown Heroes effort in 2003 to recognize and honor military service members and their families by providing tickets to sporting and arts events. Since then, JobsOhio has taken the Hometown Heroes programming to all seven JobsOhio Network regions, providing more than 150,000 tickets as part of Ohio\u2019s effort to be the most military and military-family friendly state in the nation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>JP now leads JobsOhio, Ohio\u2019s uniquely structured private economic development corporation, attracting and growing the world\u2019s most important businesses like Intel, Anduril, Honda LG, P&amp;G, and small businesses in every corner of Ohio. His tenure began in 2019, and Ohio has emerged as a national leader in economic development: the only state to be in the top 5 for total economic development projects and projects per capita over the last 5 years, the #1 state for public and private infrastructure investment over that same period, and positive population net-in migration for the first time in a generation. Moreover, companies that work with JobsOhio have given it world- class customer satisfaction ratings for five consecutive years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2019, JobsOhio project wins are up close to 40% (with more than 1,300 project deals), high- paying new job generation has jumped 14% (to 104,039), new corporate capital investments have soared by 76% (to $53 billion), and new payrolls to support Ohio families grew 30% (to $5.6 billion) as compared to the prior 2015 \u2013 2018 period. Moreover, companies that work with JobsOhio have given it world-class customer satisfaction ratings for four straight years (with Net Promoter Scores of 82-86).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f7931576 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"Sarah-Ross\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1563\" height=\"1563\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sarah-Ross.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28447\" style=\"width:337px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sarah-Ross.jpg 1563w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sarah-Ross-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sarah-Ross-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sarah-Ross-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sarah-Ross-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1563px) 100vw, 1563px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Sarah Ross<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Executive Director of Huron County Growth Partnership<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Emerging Leader Award Recipient<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion kioken-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion-item kioken-accordion-item\"><a href=\"#accordionabout-sarah\" class=\"kioken-accordion-item-heading\"><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-label\"><strong>About Sarah<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path d=\"M12 5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 1 1 0 2h-5v5a1 1 0 1 1-2 0v-5H6a1 1 0 1 1 0-2h5V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><div class=\"kioken-accordion-item-content\">\n<p>Sarah Ross serves as Executive Director of Huron County Growth Partnership. Under her leadership, the public-private partnership drives the Huron County\u2019s strategy for community and economic development. Sarah leads at the direction of a board of directors comprised of 24 public &amp; private change makers and oversees a team of six professionals. Sarah came to the field from the private sector area of Marketing and worked her way up in the field of economic development under the guidance of partners like Team NEO for the last seven years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarah\u2019s expertise ranges from organizational management to system building, civic collaboration and program development. Recent accomplishments include successfully aligning three non-profits to form the Huron County Growth Partnership and securing Huron County\u2019s ranking as #7 Top Micropolitan in the US by winning 9 business investment deals last year. Sarah was born and raised in Northeast Ohio, is a graduate of Calvin College and Berry University, a wife to John, and mom to Raymond and Lillian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f7931576 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"Prasanna-Gurumurthy\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1563\" height=\"1563\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Prasanna.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28610\" style=\"width:337px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Prasanna.jpg 1563w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Prasanna-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Prasanna-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Prasanna-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Prasanna-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1563px) 100vw, 1563px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Prasanna Gurumurthy<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chief Operating Officer: Schaeffler<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Business Leader Award Recipient<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion kioken-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion-item kioken-accordion-item\"><a href=\"#accordionabout-prasanna\" class=\"kioken-accordion-item-heading\"><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-label\"><strong>About <strong><strong>Prasanna<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path d=\"M12 5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 1 1 0 2h-5v5a1 1 0 1 1-2 0v-5H6a1 1 0 1 1 0-2h5V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><div class=\"kioken-accordion-item-content\">\n<p>With a distinguished career at Schaeffler Americas, Prasanna has been a driving force in the company&#8217;s operational excellence. He holds a Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master&#8217;s in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from Western Michigan University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He began his journey with Schaeffler in 1995 as an Industrial Engineer in Wooster, Ohio. Demonstrating a consistent track record of leadership and innovation, he advanced through several key roles, including Manager of Manufacturing Engineering (1997), Director of Torque Converter Manufacturing (2001), and Vice President of Manufacturing and Product Line Torque Converter Global (2008). By 2012, he had taken on the dual role of VP of Manufacturing &amp; Product Line Torque Converter Global and Plant Manager in Wooster, OH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2016, he was appointed Head of Operations for North America, later becoming Chief Operating Officer for Automotive Americas in 2018, and most recently, Chief Operating Officer for the entire Americas region in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of work he is married with two daughters. His hobbies include cars, spending time with his family, watching football, and collecting watches. A personal fun fact: he put himself through college by buying, fixing, and selling cars\u2014a passion that reflects his lifelong affinity for engineering and problem-solving.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e93f1ee5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"Sarah-E-Nash\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1563\" height=\"1563\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sarah-Nash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28579\" style=\"width:337px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sarah-Nash.jpg 1563w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sarah-Nash-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sarah-Nash-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sarah-Nash-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sarah-Nash-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1563px) 100vw, 1563px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sarah E. Nash<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Owner and CEO: Novagard<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Panelist<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion kioken-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion-item kioken-accordion-item\"><a href=\"#accordionabout-sarah-1\" class=\"kioken-accordion-item-heading\"><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-label\"><strong>About Sarah<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path d=\"M12 5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 1 1 0 2h-5v5a1 1 0 1 1-2 0v-5H6a1 1 0 1 1 0-2h5V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><div class=\"kioken-accordion-item-content\">\n<p>Ms. Nash is the Owner, Chair &amp; CEO of Novagard Solutions, an innovator and manufacturer of silicone conformal coatings and sealants, hybrid and foam solutions for the building systems, electronics, solar power, EV, space, wearable medical, industrial and transportation markets.&nbsp;<br><br>She is Chair of the Board of Bath &amp; Body Works (BBWI -NYSE) where she was Executive Chair and Interim CEO from February 2022 through December 2022. Ms. Nash also serves on the board of directors of Blackbaud (NASDAQ) and privately held HBD Industries, Inc. Additionally, she serves on the Advisory Board of Bow River Asset Management (BRAM).&nbsp; She previously served on the Boards of Irving Oil Company in St. John, N.B., Canada and Knoll Inc. (NYSE) until its merger with Herman Miller.<br><br>Ms.&nbsp;Nash spent nearly 30 years in investment banking at JPMorgan Chase&nbsp;&amp; Co. (and predecessor companies), building their client facing businesses in North America, retiring as Global Vice Chairman in July 2005.&nbsp;<br><br>Ms. Nash is Trustee of the New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Hospital for Special Surgery, Cleveland Museum of Art and an Advisory board member of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), Panama.&nbsp; She retired from the Smithsonian National Board in September 2022.&nbsp; She was a Trustee of Washington &amp; Lee University from 2005-2014.<br><br>Ms.&nbsp;Nash holds a BA in political science from Vassar College.&nbsp; She holds dual US-Canadian citizenship.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e93f1ee5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"Ben-Squires\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1563\" height=\"1563\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ben.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28455\" style=\"width:337px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ben.jpg 1563w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ben-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ben-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ben-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ben-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1563px) 100vw, 1563px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ben Squires<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head of Government Affairs: Howmet Aerospace<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Panelist<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion kioken-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion-item kioken-accordion-item\"><a href=\"#accordionabout-ben\" class=\"kioken-accordion-item-heading\"><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-label\"><strong>About Ben<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path d=\"M12 5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 1 1 0 2h-5v5a1 1 0 1 1-2 0v-5H6a1 1 0 1 1 0-2h5V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><div class=\"kioken-accordion-item-content\">\n<p>Benjamin (Ben) Squires is Head of Government Affairs for Howmet Aerospace and plays a key role in shaping the organization\u2019s global public policy agenda and managing relationships with key stakeholders in support of the company\u2019s growth priorities. Ben previously served as North American Sales and Marketing Manager in the Howmet Wheel Systems (then Arconic Wheels and Transportation Products) business unit from 2018-2019. Prior to that role, Ben had been with the company\u2019s Government Affairs organization since 2012. Earlier in his career, Ben provided on-site public affairs support to the U.S. Department of Energy. He earned a B.A. in History from the University of Virginia. He also currently serves as Chair of the Aerospace Industries Association\u2019s Commercial Trade Committee and on the Board of Directors of the National Aeronautic Association.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e93f1ee5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"Allison-Will\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1563\" height=\"1563\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Allison.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28459\" style=\"width:337px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Allison.jpg 1563w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Allison-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Allison-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Allison-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Allison-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1563px) 100vw, 1563px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Allison Will<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Owner and President: TUFTEX Balloons<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Panelist<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion kioken-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion-item kioken-accordion-item\"><a href=\"#accordionabout-allison\" class=\"kioken-accordion-item-heading\"><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-label\"><strong>About Allison<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path d=\"M12 5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 1 1 0 2h-5v5a1 1 0 1 1-2 0v-5H6a1 1 0 1 1 0-2h5V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><div class=\"kioken-accordion-item-content\">\n<p>Allison Will is the Owner and President of Goodlevel Enterprises, LLC, located in Norwalk, Ohio. Goodlevel is home to TUFTEX Balloons, a premium-quality, professional grade latex balloon brand, the sole balloon brand manufactured in the U.S. and one known for its commitment to products that are the ultimate in balloon quality, defining style &amp; color as well as creating trends and providing educational opportunities in the balloon industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since acquiring the factory with her husband in 2017, Allison has led the company through substantial growth \u2014 both in physical capacity and market presence. She offers a unique perspective shaped by her earlier career as a licensed embalmer and funeral director, bringing a hands-on and relatable leadership approach to her current role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a panelist, Allison represents the voice of small business, sharing firsthand how support from Team NEO and JobsOhio has helped accelerate TUFTEX\u2019s development. She speaks to the tangible impact of strategic funding on workforce expansion and regional economic growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e93f1ee5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"Christine-Nelson\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1563\" height=\"1563\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Christine-Nelson.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28563\" style=\"width:337px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Christine-Nelson.jpg 1563w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Christine-Nelson-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Christine-Nelson-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Christine-Nelson-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Christine-Nelson-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1563px) 100vw, 1563px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Christine Nelson<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vice President, Project Management and Site Strategies: Team NEO<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Moderator<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion kioken-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion-item kioken-accordion-item\"><a href=\"#accordionabout-christine\" class=\"kioken-accordion-item-heading\"><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-label\"><strong>About Christine<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path d=\"M12 5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 1 1 0 2h-5v5a1 1 0 1 1-2 0v-5H6a1 1 0 1 1 0-2h5V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><div class=\"kioken-accordion-item-content\">\n<p>Bio coming soon.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f7931576 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"Catherine-Bieterman\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1563\" height=\"1563\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cathy-Bieterman.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28445\" style=\"width:337px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cathy-Bieterman.jpg 1563w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cathy-Bieterman-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cathy-Bieterman-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cathy-Bieterman-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cathy-Bieterman-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1563px) 100vw, 1563px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catherine Bieterman<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Economic Development Director, City of Beachwood<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Economic Development Leader Award Recipient<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion kioken-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion-item kioken-accordion-item\"><a href=\"#accordionabout-catherine\" class=\"kioken-accordion-item-heading\"><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-label\"><strong>About Catherine<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path d=\"M12 5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 1 1 0 2h-5v5a1 1 0 1 1-2 0v-5H6a1 1 0 1 1 0-2h5V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><div class=\"kioken-accordion-item-content\">\n<p>Catherine Bieterman has been serving as the Economic Development Director for the City of Beachwood since 2022.&nbsp; She has been in the field of Economic Development since 2005, serving as Director of Economic Development for the City of Painesville and prior served various supporting roles for Chambers of Commerce including Executive Director of the Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce and intern for government affairs division of the Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce while attending Youngstown State University.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She has been recognized for her ability to support asset based economic development and her efforts in regional collaboration.&nbsp; She has been instrumental in projects related to business financing, brownfield revitalization, mixed-use redevelopment, energy and sustainability and strategic community and urban revitalization.&nbsp; She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Major in Public Administration.&nbsp; Catherine is passionate about supporting business growth and commercial revitalization and actively pursues collaborative partnerships that support the greater region.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of her most recent projects within the City of Beachwood include the restructuring of a Community Improvement Corporation (CIC).&nbsp; Under this CIC a new Revolving Loan Committee and Innovation Committee have been formed to oversee a new $1 million-dollar revolving loan fund which has been established to support investments in emerging industry clusters and revitalization for commercial office buildings.&nbsp; She has also been working on a new Commercial Office Building Technical Assistance Program that will support owners of commercial office buildings within the City in exploring new opportunities to finance investments, lower operating costs and increase energy efficiency.&nbsp; As of late she has been gathering regional support to open new site development opportunities by working in partnership with the City of Cleveland, Team Neo and the Cuyahoga County Department of Development, enabling City leaders to acquire 43 acres at Harvard Road and I-271 to the west of Eaton Corporation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to these items, she has also formed a new One Stop Business Resource Center with a virtual platform and a new podcast series called the Beachwood Business Compass Podcast.&nbsp; This Center is designed to share the resources that exist here within Northeast Ohio to support the growth of small businesses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f7931576 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"Russ-Balthis\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1563\" height=\"1563\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Russ-Balthis.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28593\" style=\"width:337px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Russ-Balthis.png 1563w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Russ-Balthis-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Russ-Balthis-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Russ-Balthis-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Russ-Balthis-1536x1536.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1563px) 100vw, 1563px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Russell Balthis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Senior Attorney: Squire Patton Boggs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Sponsor introduction<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion kioken-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion-item kioken-accordion-item\"><a href=\"#accordionabout-russ\" class=\"kioken-accordion-item-heading\"><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-label\"><strong>About Russ<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path d=\"M12 5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 1 1 0 2h-5v5a1 1 0 1 1-2 0v-5H6a1 1 0 1 1 0-2h5V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><div class=\"kioken-accordion-item-content\">\n<p>Russ Balthis is a member of the Public &amp; Infrastructure Finance Practice, where he works with other practice group members in all areas of municipal finance, with a focus on economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to joining the firm, Russ served as the Law Director for the city of Cuyahoga Falls, where he provided legal and policy advice to the mayor, city council and all city departments. Russ led the city\u2019s legal representation in multiple significant economic development projects, including the revitalization of Downtown Cuyahoga Falls, Portage Crossings and several residential developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Russ also served as the Chief of Legal Services for Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray and has previous experience advising non-profit organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e93f1ee5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"Kevin-K-Johnson\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1563\" height=\"1563\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kevin-Johnson.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28448\" style=\"width:337px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kevin-Johnson.jpg 1563w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kevin-Johnson-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kevin-Johnson-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kevin-Johnson-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kevin-Johnson-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1563px) 100vw, 1563px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kevin K. Johnson BSME, MAM, CSA\u00ae<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Managing Partner: NexGen Interactive LLC<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Community Leader Award Recipient<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion kioken-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion-item kioken-accordion-item\"><a href=\"#accordionabout-kevin\" class=\"kioken-accordion-item-heading\"><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-label\"><strong>About Kevin<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path d=\"M12 5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 1 1 0 2h-5v5a1 1 0 1 1-2 0v-5H6a1 1 0 1 1 0-2h5V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><div class=\"kioken-accordion-item-content\">\n<p>Kevin K. Johnson is a thought-leader, technologist, philanthropist and advisor to boards. He has held multiple leadership positions in the areas of Engineering, Information Technology, and Association Management. He has introduced a myriad of successful new products, solutions, and innovative business models into various markets across a number of highly competitive industries. He has a track record of developing business initiatives that have achieved sustainable competitive advantages for both employers and clients in the United States, Europe, and Japan. His expertise spans a wide array of functional areas including strategic planning and implementation, business process optimization, expert system design, product lifecycle management, program management, and team-based management processes. He has worked with multinational companies including Robbins &amp; Myers, PTC (formally Parametric Technology Corporation), Cooper Oil Tool, PMI Food Equipment Corporation (Hobart Corporation), Bendix Corporation, and Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company. He has been awarded U.S. Patents for the design of new products along with several U.S. Trademarks. He and has also served as Executive Director of an international professional Association. Mr. Johnson has been intensely engaged in non-profit and for-profit initiatives associated with economic development, community development and the health and well-being of older adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kevin Johnson is a philanthropist specifically focused on attaining sustainable outcomes through focused philanthropic initiatives with select engagement partners. He and his wife Constance Hill Johnson have been awarded the Cleveland Foundations\u2019 2015 Frederick Harris Goff &amp; Legacy Societies Philanthropic Award for Service. A practicing Entrepreneur, Mr. Johnson is a principle in three for-profit concerns. Managing Partner at NexGen Interactive, LLC, (NGI) a business-to business technology consultancy focused on helping clients understand and implement Industrial 4.0 (4IR) technologies to increase profitability and attain competitive advantage. NGI product and service offerings include Robotics, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and AI-Assisted Access Monitoring Systems. Managing Partner of KDJ Group LLC, a business-to-business boutique risk management strategy consultancy building and helping to execute business models on behalf of their clients. Partner with Visiting Angels Cleveland, a business-to-consumer, senior home-care agency. Mr. Johnson is also a founding member of philanthropic entities, The Soul of Philanthropy Cleveland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(TSOPCLE), Celebrate Those Who Give Black\u00ae (CTWGB) and the Cleveland Black Equity &amp; Humanity Fund\u00ae (CBEHF). Mr. Johnson has served as an adjunct professor of Strategic Management at Antioch University\u2019s McGregor School of Graduate Management. Mr. Johnson is also a former adjunct instructor of Applied Physics including Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics at Lorain County Community College and Cuyahoga Community College Eastern Campus in Ohio. Through his work with a number of significant regional entities, Mr. Johnson is engaged in the extensive economic development taking place throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior community and civic involvement include serving as a Trustee for Habitat for Humanity (Dayton, OH) and as a task force member for the City of Dayton, Ohio\u2019s \u2018Year 2000\u2019 mitigation project. He was the Technology Chair for the 2004 International Children\u2019s Games in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Johnson was instrumental in the creation of the City of Cleveland\u2019s Strategic Emergency Operation Center. He speaks on wide-ranging topics from technology to economic\/community development to eldercare. A native of Cleveland, Ohio Kevin Johnson earned a Master of Arts in Business &amp; Management from Antioch University\u2019s McGregor School of Management in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cleveland State University\u2019s Fenn College of Engineering in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Johnson is also a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)\u00ae accredited by the Society of Certified Senior Advisors (SCSA) \u00ae,<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e93f1ee5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"David-Kuntz\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1563\" height=\"1563\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dave-Kuntz.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28596\" style=\"width:337px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dave-Kuntz.png 1563w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dave-Kuntz-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dave-Kuntz-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dave-Kuntz-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dave-Kuntz-1536x1536.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1563px) 100vw, 1563px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">David Kuntz<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Ex<\/em>ecutive Vice President\/Treasurer: Cuyahoga Community College<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Sponsor introduction<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion kioken-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion-item kioken-accordion-item\"><a href=\"#accordionabout-david\" class=\"kioken-accordion-item-heading\"><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-label\"><strong>About David<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path d=\"M12 5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 1 1 0 2h-5v5a1 1 0 1 1-2 0v-5H6a1 1 0 1 1 0-2h5V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><div class=\"kioken-accordion-item-content\">\n<p>David Kuntz, CPA, joined Cuyahoga Community College as Executive Vice President\/Treasurer on February 1, 2016.&nbsp; With more than twenty-five years of financial management experience and executive leadership, he oversees all operational, administrative and financial departments at the College, including finance, information technology, human resources, safety and security, capital and construction, treasury management, auxiliary services, and procurement. As a graduate of Tri-C, Kuntz has lived and firmly believes in the College\u2019s mission, vision and values. He wants to ensure that Northeast Ohio residents continue to have access to the high-quality, affordable education offered at the College. Kuntz holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in business administration from Baldwin-Wallace College (now Baldwin Wallace University) in addition to the associate degree in applied business management that he earned at Tri-C.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e93f1ee5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"Megan-Malone\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1563\" height=\"1563\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Megan-Malone.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28552\" style=\"width:337px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Megan-Malone.jpg 1563w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Megan-Malone-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Megan-Malone-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Megan-Malone-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Megan-Malone-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1563px) 100vw, 1563px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Megan Malone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CPA, Partner:&nbsp;Plante Moran&nbsp;Keynote Matt Dolan, CEO: Team NEO&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><strong>Keynote Sponsor Introduction<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion kioken-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion-item kioken-accordion-item\"><a href=\"#accordionabout-megan\" class=\"kioken-accordion-item-heading\"><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-label\"><strong>About Megan<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path d=\"M12 5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 1 1 0 2h-5v5a1 1 0 1 1-2 0v-5H6a1 1 0 1 1 0-2h5V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><div class=\"kioken-accordion-item-content\">\n<p>Megan is a partner in the Cleveland office and leader in the manufacturing and distribution practice. As a tax partner, she works with clients to manage their tax risks and exposures by providing them the information they need to make effective and realistic business decisions. Her clients are typically middle-market internationally owned or private equity-owned organizations that are manufacturing and service companies with both international and multistate issues. Megan helps to ensure her clients receive the right resources from across our firm to provide a fresh perspective and find innovative solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Megan been with the firm more than 17 years and leverages her experience to provide the overall service her clients count on to manage their taxes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e93f1ee5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"Matt-Dolan\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1563\" height=\"1563\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Matt-Dolan-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28558\" style=\"width:337px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Matt-Dolan-1.jpg 1563w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Matt-Dolan-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Matt-Dolan-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Matt-Dolan-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Matt-Dolan-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1563px) 100vw, 1563px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Matt Dolan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chief Executive Officer, Team NEO<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Keynote Speaker<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion kioken-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kioken-accordion-item kioken-accordion-item\"><a href=\"#accordionabout-matt\" class=\"kioken-accordion-item-heading\"><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-label\"><strong>About Matt<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kioken-accordion-item-collapse\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path d=\"M12 5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v5h5a1 1 0 1 1 0 2h-5v5a1 1 0 1 1-2 0v-5H6a1 1 0 1 1 0-2h5V6a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><div class=\"kioken-accordion-item-content\">\n<p>As Chief Executive Officer of Team NEO, Matt Dolan is dedicated to driving economic growth and prosperity across Northeast Ohio. With a career spanning law, business, and government, Matt has a deep understanding of the region\u2019s opportunities and challenges. His leadership is focused on strengthening Northeast Ohio\u2019s economic competitiveness by advancing business attraction and retention strategies, strengthening the supply chain, fostering innovation, enhancing site preparedness, and promoting the region as a premier destination for investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before joining Team NEO, Matt served in both the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio State Senate, chairing the Finance Committee in both chambers. In these roles, he oversaw billions of dollars in budget decisions and spearheaded initiatives to strengthen Ohio\u2019s economy. He was instrumental in shaping the economic development tools used by JobsOhio and Team NEO to attract new businesses, support the expansion of existing companies, and drive job creation across the region. His leadership in the General Assembly was marked by key efforts in tax reform and infrastructure investment, laying the groundwork for long-term economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond public service, Matt has been a leader in the private sector as a partner at Thrasher, Dinsmore &amp; Dolan, LPA, where he provided strategic legal counsel to businesses and municipalities on land use, economic development, and regulatory matters. His business acumen extends to real estate and family enterprise leadership, having overseen investment and development initiatives at 7th Avenue Properties and 422 Company. Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matt\u2019s leadership has earned him widespread recognition, including numerous legislative and business advocacy awards. He is a recipient of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Champion of Business Award and has been recognized for his contributions to sectors ranging from healthcare to energy policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Northeast Ohio native, Matt holds a Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Boston College.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"height:100px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:100px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:100px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-secondary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div 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