Meet Our Board of Managers
Leaders for innovation, growth, and sustainability
The Accelerator is privileged to have the support, expertise, and strategic through leadership of our Board of Managers – a diverse community of seasoned C-level corporate and business executives, as well as minority business leaders. It is comprised of 15 members, all of whom bring their distinguished career and extensive networks to the Accelerator and our portfolio.
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Cynthia Booth
President/CEO & Owner
COBCO Enterprises
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Archie Brown
President & CEO
First Financial Bank
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Calvin Buford
Partner
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
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Bob Castellini
Chairman
Castellini Management Company
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Brendon Cull
President & CEO
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
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David Foxx
President
d.e. Foxx & Associates, Inc.
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Tedd Friedman
Attorney
Katz Teller
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Micheal Fisher
Managing Director
Winding Way Advisors & Investors
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Kala Gibson
Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer
Fifith Third Bank
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Marina Mazzini
SVP F&A Global Feminine Care
P&G
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Darrin Redus Sr.
CEO
Minority Business Accelerator
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Ed Rigaud
President & CEO
EnovaPremier
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Scott Robertson
Chairman
RCF Group
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Steve Shifman
Executive Chairman
Michelman