Leader Profiles

The OhioX Leader Profiles speaks with Ohioans who are making a difference in their community and helping build the future. Nominate someone here!

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Profile: Tim Porter

In our latest member spotlight series, we're featuring Tim Porter, a certified public accountant and information systems auditor who's helping tech companies build trust through innovative compliance solutions.

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Profile: Mark Geyman

In our latest member spotlight series, we're featuring Mark Geyman, a tech entrepreneur who's been championing Ohio's business community through innovative digital solutions for over two decades.

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Profile: Patricia Colella

In our latest member spotlight series, we're featuring Patricia Colella, a healthcare innovation leader who's transforming patient care through technology and strategic partnerships.

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Profile: Kdusan Araya

In our latest installment of our member spotlight series, we're featuring Kdusan Araya, a Software Developer who's bringing fresh perspectives to Columbus's tech scene.

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Profile: Barton Dunn

In our latest member spotlight series, we're featuring Barton Dunn, a technology leader who's helping organizations navigate the complex landscape of secure identity management and telecommunications services.

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Profile: Rehgan Avon

Reghan Avon, CEO and co-founder of AlignAI, on how AI is getting better at more complex tasks, and in some cases, may significantly change the roles and responsibilities of certain jobs. 

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Profile: Lisa M. Chambers

Lisa Chambers, National Executive Director at TECH CORPS, on how technology can be a powerful tool for transforming K-12 teaching and learning.

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Profile: Lauren Burke

Lauren Burke, Data Scientist at CoverMyMeds, on how data science is incredibly impactful in the healthcare and pharmaceutical space.

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Profile: Connie Matthews Reynolds

Connie Matthews Reynolds, Founder and CEO of ReynCo, on  why it is important to help organizations build their competence in cybersecurity rather than just do everything for them.

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Profile: Cierra Smith-Voytek

Cierra Smith-Voytek, Business Process Automation, RPA Program Manager, Sherwin-Williams, on  why business process automation is important at a large organization like Sherwin-Williams.

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Profile: Caitlin Nowlin

Caitlin Nowlin, Program Manager (Tech Outreach), Hyland, on  why it’s important to give students the opportunity to learn about computer science.

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Profile: Todd Federman

Todd Federman, Managing Director, North Coast Ventures on why B2B SaaS is an exciting part of the innovation landscape and the current climate in VC and startups.

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Profile: Jeremy Gutierrez

Jeremy Gutierrez, Senior Commercial Banking Executive, Fifth Third Bank, on  innovation in commercial banking and how Ohio be a leader in financial and banking innovation.

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Profile: Ron Rock

Ron Rock, Managing Director, Financial Services Sector at JobsOhio on embracing change, why Ohio is primed to thrive in fintech and insurtech, and how a huge event can bring Ohio to even higher rankings in technology and innovation.

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Profile: Shane Bigelow

Shane Bigelow, CEO of CHAMPtitles, on taking a different approach to working with the government, CHAMP’s principle of doing well while doing good, and how the advent of Intel dropping a $100 billion plant in the state to make chips allows us to be closer to the source of the speed of computing.

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Profile: Nate Sowder

Nate is an ecosystem innovation manager at Fifth Third Bank. Since 1858, Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bank has been helping individuals, families, businesses, and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. 

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Profile: Elad Granot, Ph.D.

Elad Granot, Ph.D., Dean of the Boler College of Business and Professor of Marketing at John Carroll University, on how the Boler College of Business supports technology and innovation in Ohio and how his background with tech start-ups and venture capital has shaped his approach to his job as College Dean.

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Profile: Mike Beegle

Mike Beegle, Business Sales Director at Verizon, on tackling digital divide and how Ohio is on its way to being viewed as a technology capital of America.

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