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: Oskar Bruening
Oskar Bruening, Co-Founder and CTO of Peek, on the importance of digital workflow, investing in your team, and Ohio’s competitive advantage for top tech talent.
Profile: Jeff Haskett
Jeff Haskett, President of Clarus R+D, on the critical importance of businesses understanding how to find R+D tax credits, how it can fuel innovation, and simplifying technology.
Profile: Tracy Ruberg
Tracy Ruberg of the T6 Group and The Circuit, on connecting and collaborating, tech that serves people, and why Ohio has it all.
Profile: Sandy Rapp
Sandy Rapp, SVP, CIO of TravelCenters of America, on re-imagining IT for Fortune 500s, unique vantage points, and using history to glean valuable life lessons.
Profile: Kevin Benacci
Kevin Benacci, of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), on protecting the supply chain and enhancing the cybersecurity of the companies, sectors, and government entities involved in the response to COVID-19.
Profile: Sophia Mohr
Sophia Mohr, Chief Innovation Officer at COTA, on developing innovative mobility solutions, becoming a data-driven organization, and the importance of authenticity.
Profile: Manoj Jhaveri
Manoj Jhaveri, Co-Founder and CEO at Hyr Medical, on transforming and modernizing the $15B healthcare staffing industry and the domino effect of boosting underserved communities.
Profile: Matt Buder Shapiro
Matt Buder Shapiro, of MedPilot, on navigating the healthcare experience, moving a business from NYC to Cleveland, and having access to top talent in Ohio.
Profile: Doug Ulman
Doug Ulman, of Pelotonia, on building community in an effort to tackle one of the world’s greatest challenges, the technology pivots and the importance of expressing gratitude.
Profile: Heather Kelley
Heather Kelley, of WRAAA, on using technology to connect loved ones, the power of virtual reality, and the importance of disconnecting.
Profile: Calvin Cooper
Calvin Cooper, of Rhove, on empowering people through homeownership, big questions facing technology and building a company in his hometown.
Profile: Dr. Albert M. Green
Dr. Albert M. Green on technology commercialization, NextGen manufacturing competitiveness and having important conversations.
Profile: Matt Gordon
Matt Gordon, of Bingo Dog Insurance, on solving the rising cost of vet bills, 2nd Mover Advantage and winning the education game.
Profile: Jason Gintert
Jason Gintert, of WAN Dynamics, on connectivity infrastructure, internet connectivity from space and the importance of the people you surround yourself with.
Profile: Tonjia Coverdale, Ph.D.
Tonjia Coverdale, Ph.D., of Nationwide, on the “workplace of the future”, innovation-education partnerships, and being authentically you.
Profile: Clark Seiling
Clark Seiling, of Cardinal Health, on tapping into the immense amount of innovation that is happening across healthcare and the importance of meaningful partnerships.
Profile: Josh Cartellone
Josh Cartellone, of Accenture, on closing the trust gap between customers and organizations and how new technologies help brands tell their story and win in the customer trust battleground.
Profile: Doug Wenger
Doug Wenger, of GCP Tech, on helping companies grow, building non-technical competencies, and the role technology plays in creating good career opportunities.
Profile: John Sohner
John Sohner, of HMB, on collaborative innovation and leveraging technology to free people to do things only people can do.
Profile: Carrie Murphy
Carrie Murphy, of Venture for America, on fostering entrepreneurship, creating technology infrastructure and a culture shift that allows for remote work.