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!
Profile: Cheryl Turnbull
Cheryl Turnbull, of The Ohio State University, on what fuels innovation and what’s needed to bring new technology to market.
Profile: Derek DeHart
Derek DeHart, Co-Organizer of Can't Stop Columbus, on responding to COVID-19 with technology and making innovation possible for all communities.
Profile: Justin Bibb
Justin Bibb, of KeyCorp, on Cleveland's comeback, smart cities and how to build opportunity for everyone.
Profile: Erin Spring
Erin Spring, of Goodyear, on the future of mobility, getting to know customers and skills transformation.
Profile: Grant Schneider
Grant Schneider, of Upstart, on bringing Silicon Valley to Ohio, learning to say “no”, and improving access to affordable credit.
Profile: Mike Walker
Mike Walker, of Microsoft, on leveraging Industry 4.0, creating vibrant innovation ecosystems and studying history to inform the future.
Profile: Rehgan Avon
Rehgan Avon, Founder of Women in Analytics, on elevating diverse voices, collaboration and building a community.
Profile: Michael Fulton
Michael Fulton, AVP for Technology Strategy and Innovation at Nationwide, on leveraging new technologies at Fortune 75 companies and the importance of technology convergence.
Profile: Elad Granot
Elad Granot, Dean of Ashland University's business school, on Industry 4.0, preparing the future workforce and becoming a global tech power.
Profile: Tim Raderstorf
Tim Raderstorf, Chief Innovation Officer at The Ohio State University College of Nursing, on democratizing innovation and giving everyone an opportunity to change the world.
Profile: Don Pawlowski
Don Pawlowski, CTO of University Tees, on building teams, user experience and using tech to solve problems.
Profile: Tim Schigel
Tim Schigel, Founding Partner of Refinery Ventures, on attracting capital, hyper-growth and why talent is everything.
Profile: Dr. Suzanne Rivera
Dr. Suzanne Rivera, Vice President for Research & Technology Management at Case Western Reserve University, on solving big problems and the need for teamwork.
Profile: Kaleb Dumot
Kaleb Dumont, Founder and CEO of Integrity Power Search, on building world class technology teams and the opportunity in the middle of the country.
Profile: Andrew Wolfe
Andrew Wolfe, Founder and CEO of Skiplist, on thoughtful software and helping companies and organizations innovate.
Profile: Tim Holcomb
Tim Holcomb, of Miami University, on the workforce for the challenges of the 21st century and two marketplace advances.
Profile: Shawn Leitner
Shawn Leitner of KeyBank and Sway Mobility on digital transformation and Vehicle-to-Everything Technology.
Profile: Scott Allen
Scott Allen, of John Carroll University's Boler College of Business, shares insights and his work at the intersection of leadership and technologies enabling disruption.
Profile: Barb Ewing
Barb Ewing, CEO of the Youngstown Business Incubator, offers insights on Industry 4.0 and what’s happening in the Mahoning Valley to prepare their businesses.