CEOs You Should Know - Cleveland

Rachael Glaws launched RGI events in 2008 with an ambitious vision: to create a mission-led events firm providing strategy-driven experiences grounded in flawless logistics and beautiful design. She guides each distinctly curated event thoughtfully from concept to completion, navigating the nuances along the way with grace and style afforded by deep expertise. Under her leadership, RGI Events has...

Ben serves as CEO of Fors Marsh and guides the company’s business growth and diversification. He cultivates a purpose-driven culture focused on using business as a force for good, with the belief that businesses must share responsibility for strengthening the systems in which we operate. He is committed to evolving company policies and practices so that each of Fors Marsh’s key stakeholder groups—...

Jason Johnson is a globally recognized subject matter expert in the International K-9 Community. As the Founder and CEO of Project K-9 Hero, Jason has dedicated his career to making sure retired Police K-9s and Military Working Dogs receive the medical care, rehabilitation, or rehoming that they deserve once their service to our country is complete. He is a former Field Canine Coordinator for the...

Brendan Anderson started his post-banking entrepreneurial career by acquiring Stam, Inc., which manufactures custom bent tubing before founding a private equity firm called ScaleCo where he has raised three funds and acquired 21 companies to date. The ScaleCo model includes investing in talented entrepreneurs, innovators, and managers to transform the businesses into long term sustainable growth c...

Melissa D. Cole, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, CENP is currently the inaugural Director of Nursing & Strategic Healthcare Integration at John Carroll University (JCU). Ms. Cole is also Associate Faculty at JCU and will oversee the recently announced Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and the expansion of John Carroll’s academic healthcare portfolio. JCU is a 136-year-old Jesuit institution that w...

WTAM morning host Bill Wills talks with Taylor Marshall. Taylor Marshall is the CEO of Andrews Moving & Storage, a leading United Van Lines agent that provides residential and commercial moving services, as well logistics and transportation management worldwide. Taylor is the third generation of ownership at Andrews and since becoming CEO, his experience and visionary leadership have solidifie...

David Schick is the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Lake County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board. He joined the Board in 2022, prior to his move to the Board, David held a communications position with another Lake County department. David is a City of Mentor resident and outside of work is always on a basketball court as a player, youth coach, or a...

Cliff A. Megerian, MD, is Chief Executive Officer of University Hospitals (UH), a comprehensive health system with annual revenues of $5.3 billion, 21 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices located throughout 16 counties. He assumed this position in February 2021 and joined UH in 2002. He is also the Jane and He...

Dr. Charles Modlin, M.D., MBA, serves as the Inaugural Medical Director of the Office of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) at MetroHealth where he provides operational and thought leadership, perspective and vision on the multi-dimensional matters of diversity and health equity through the lens of a clinician. His role is key to the development of programs to promote and strengthen an inclus...

Ethan Holmes founded Holmes Mouthwatering in 2008 at the age of 15 after being inspired by his grandfather's applesauce recipe and deciding to innovate his own line of products. While studying business at Hiram college, he launched the business in 2014 making small batches at a time on campus, eventually growing to his first major retailer: Heinen’s in 2015, Giant Eagle in 2016, and Whole Foods Ma...

Robert Heyd is the Owner & CEO of QC Kinetix of Cleveland. QC Kinetix offers non-surgical regenerative medicine and is the largest and fastest growing company of its type in North America. Most of Heyd’s professional career has been in Business-to-Business services as a Sales & Customer Service leader. Prior to joining QC Kinetix, Heyd served as VP of Customer Service for a national RIM se...

Sanjay Singh is the Chairman and CEO of Mace Security International, the owner of the Mace® Brand and serves on its Board of Directors. He previously served as the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors since April, 2020 and was appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the Board in March, 2018. Mace Security International, Inc. is an American manufacturer of personal safety and security products su...

Kathryn Heidemann—a senior arts management and higher education leader, educator and artist—first joined CIA in 2019 as Vice President of Academic Affairs + Dean of Faculty. In her role as the College’s chief academic officer, she was responsible for program and curricular development and delivery, academic operations and strategy, student affairs, and accreditation and assessment. Heidemann playe...

King has over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, strategy, and leadership from some of the most recognizable brands in the brewing industry. He spent 20 years at Anheuser-Busch InBev, last serving as the Vice President of the Central Division. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Vitantonio, Jr. became President of the Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers' Association in 2010 and the follow year he became President of the Cleveland Auto Show. He's also served as Chairperson of the Auto Shows of North America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2011, Habat became President/CEO of Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity and led the organization to by far its most productive and impactful years. Litten joined Cleveland Habitat as its new President/CEO on October 1, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On August 8, 2010, the Board of Directors of Cardinal Credit Union, nominated Christine Blake as President and CEO. Cardinal has 12 branches that serve 30,000 members, spanning 9 northern Ohio counties, with assets in excess of $285 million. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Brokaw Inc. is a creative marketing, digital, and video content firm headquartered at the center of the universe: Cleveland, Ohio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founded in Cleveland in 1922, White Dove Mattress has made a name for itself as a quality, family-owned brand committed to providing people a good night’s sleep. Celebrating a century for any business is no easy feat, but White Dove has remained family-owned and made in America. The team at White Dove, led by Bruce Goodman, prides themselves on constantly innovating and evolving, finding new solut...

Steve provides leadership and strategic guidance for all Vitamix company operations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sue McConnell is the President & Chief Executive Officer at Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip is a franchisee of Tide Cleaners, developing and operating locations in northeast Ohio. Since 2018, DMS Retail Enterprises, LLC opened 15 Tide Cleaners in Northeast Ohio. Chip Sherman resides in Bay Village, OH. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.