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Chamber unveils C-Change class of 56 leaders

The Enquirer

C-Change, a Hype (Harnessing Young Professional Energy) program, announced that 56 young leaders representing 56 regional businesses will participate in Class 12. Since 2006, the year-long leadership development program, has connected more than 600 young professionals to each other and the community. An opening reception for C-Change Class 12 is Wednesday from 4-7 p.m., at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, 3 E. Fourth St., Downtown.

“The Cincinnati Chamber is committed to expanding the region’s talent base through attraction, development and connection,” said Jill P. Meyer, president and CEO of the regional chamber, in a news release. “C-Change develops the leadership skills of young talent by connecting them, meaningfully, with resources, community leaders and other young professionals.”

“C-Change participants grow their leadership skills through community projects,” added Julie Bernzott, Hype programs leader. In doing so, they make a positive impact on the Cincinnati region.” In 2016, C-Change participants supported HOME, a Thanksgiving weekend showcase of Cincinnati’s great food, drink, music, art and shopping."

The 56 leaders selected for the program are:

  • Scott Allison, Topic Design Inc.;  Emily Bae, Ohio National Financial Services;  Aaron Bernay, Frost Brown Todd LLC;  Brian Borcherding, Messer Construction Co.;  Lauren Bosse, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center;  Megan Cooper, Infoverity;  Stefan Cornelis, GBBN Architects;  Kristy Davis, UC Health;  Sara-Kate DeBord, Paycor Inc.; and  Tom Demeropolis, Cincinnati Business Courier
  • Rachel Doellman, Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired;  Barrett Evans, Macy's Inc.;  Daniel Feldmann, Fifth Third Bank Cincinnati;  Aurore Fournier, People's Liberty;  Chuck Haddox, Best Upon Request Corporate Inc.;  Madeline Hedges, First National Bank;  Adam Hemmer, Paul Hemmer Co.;  Andria Humpert, 84.51°;  Katie Kaminski, Convergys Corp.; and  Jessica Kathman, Cincinnati Bell Business.
  • Mindy Kershner, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport;  Bridget Klare, Kroger Co.;  Daniel Knecht, Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP;  Steven Kohler, VonLehman & Co. Inc.;  Emily Lang, School Outfitters;  Lacey Luxon Assurex Health;  Chad Maggard, Johnson Investment Counsel Inc.;  Nikki Marksberry, Emersion Design;  Sarah McManus, Cincinnati Parks Foundation; and  Megan Meyer, Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority.
  • Jeremy Michael, Al. Neyer;  Miranda Millard, Mortar Cincinnati;  Aaron Motley, American Heart Association;  Nadirah Mutala, Procter & Gamble;  Roy Nickerson, BoldLeap Leadership & Strategy; Jason Nickles, Western & Southern Financial Group:  Jason Palmer, Faruki Ireland & Cox PLL;  Victor Parker, HM Insurance Group;  Carrie Pastor, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber; and Shane Price, Ingage Partners LLC.
  • Victoria Pulido, Nielsen;  Tina Raley-Charlot, E.W. Scripps Co.;  Brian Reisert, Cincinnati Insurance Co.;  Josh Ruth, Huntington National Bank;  Brett Sanders, Xavier University;  Kevin Schmit, Total Quality Logistics Inc.; Brieanne Sheehan, University of Cincinnati;  Jay Shifman, Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation;  Amber Smith, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati and  Blake Smith, Cladwell.
  • Kaila Statt, PNC Bank;  Andrew Suszko, BHDP Architecture;  Elena Terán, Thrive Impact Sourcing;  Annette Tice, EY;  T.J. White, Center for Local Government;  and John Yung, Urban Fast Forward

Hype is designed to ensure the Cincinnati region remains a top destination for young professionals to live and work. Produced by the chamber, Hype offers programs, events and resources to engage, develop and retain young talent.