Our Board

HRCC Board of Directors

HRCC’s Board of Directors is comprised of representatives elected from our membership, as well as appointed representatives from each of our member-cities.  Board members are responsible for positively and proactively promoting HRCC’s mission and supporting the organization’s ability to actualize that mission. Each board member brings a service mindset to their chamber work, actively contributing to the team ethic as well as to the creation, implementation, and oversight of activities, policies, budgets and resources that support HRCC’s goals.

Officers for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year:

Kevin Smalley, FirstEnergy

Kevin Smalley, FirstEnergy

President

Kevin Smalley is a Region External Affairs Consultant for FirstEnergy and an Officer in the Ohio Air National Guard. In this role, Kevin works hand in hand with numerous municipalities that include Lyndhurst, South Euclid, Richmond Heights, and University Heights. He enjoys traveling, playing ice hockey, golfing and spending time with his family.

 

Lee Ann O'Brien, McGregor

Lee Ann O'Brien, McGregor

Interim Vice President & Past President

Ms. O’Brien has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the Assisted Living industry by Crain’s Cleveland Business, Cleveland Magazine, and the Cleveland Plain Dealer; while in addition to her many accomplishments, Lee Ann has been the recipient of the “Center for Operational Excellence” from National Healing Corporation; “Women of Achievement Award” from the Women’s City Club of Cleveland. Currently, Lee Ann serves as a Board Member for the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation, Co-chairing their annual Rock the Foundation benefit, is a Board Member of the Heights-Hillcrest Regional Chamber of Commerce and is the Chief Marketing Officer with The McGregor Foundation.

Michael Wagner, Laronge-Wagner Realty

Michael Wagner, Laronge-Wagner Realty

Secretary

Michael Wagner has operated a real estate brokerage, Laronge-Wagner Realty for 49 years. He is a native of Cleveland Heights and currently resides in Highland Heights with his wife, Barbara. Michael believes in giving back to the community and to organizations to which he has been affiliated with. He has served as a director and/or officer of many organizations including the local Board of Realtors, another Chamber of Commerce, his college alumni association and service/fraternal organizations.

 

Mark Phelps, ActionCoach

Mark Phelps, ActionCoach

Treasurer

Mark Phelps is passionate about creating world abundance through business re-education. As a partner with ActionCOACH and a certified business coach, Mark works with Cleveland businesses small and large to increase productivity, build winning teams, and grow their profits. He is an avid traveler and enjoyer of people and life’s experiences.

 

Directors:

Arlene Anderson, MetroHealth System

Arlene Anderson, MetroHealth System

Board Member

Arlene Anderson is the Sr. Manager of Diversity Solutions for the MetroHealth System. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing a world class supplier diversity program. Arlene is a strong advocate for minority and women owned business and has over 20 years of experience in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She enjoys event planning, traveling and spending time with her family.

Brian Anderson, City of Cleveland Heights

Brian Anderson, City of Cleveland Heights

City of Cleveland Heights Rep

Brian Anderson is the Business Development Manager for the City of Cleveland Heights and works closely with the City’s commercial districts and individual businesses. Brian has more than 12 years of experience in economic development focusing on small business development. Brian also holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Cleveland State University.

Sherry M. Callahan, Howard Hanna Real Estate

Sherry M. Callahan, Howard Hanna Real Estate

Board Member

Sherry M. Callahan is a Realtor for the past 19 years with Howard Hanna Real Estate. Best to reach her by phone as she is out helping people buy and sell homes.  She specializes in helping senior citizens “right size”. It requires patience and compassion. As well, she helps first time and repeat buyers and sellers in Cleveland and surrounding suburbs as well as around the globe.  She earned her BA in Business Management, with a minor in Marketing, from Hiram College.

Jennifer A. Corso, Petronzio Schneier Co., LPA

Board member

Lynda Cummings, HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc.

Lynda Cummings, HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc.

Board Member

Lynda Cummings, is an independent agent with HealthMarkets. As a proud Cleveland native, she is excited to be in a position to help clients navigate the changing landscape of health, life and supplemental insurance.  From her home in Cleveland Heights or office in Garfield, OH., her agency will provide clients the knowledge needed to make informed insurance choices. Her goal is to educate our community about what protections insurance plans offer and to be sure those plans fit her clients’ needs and budget! Contact her today for a free consultation.

Geoff Englebrecht, City of University Heights

Geoff Englebrecht, City of University Heights

City of University Heights Rep

Geoff Englebrecht is the Housing and Community Development Director for the City of University Heights.  He has worked in the government and non-profit sectors for 15 years with a focus on community development and neighborhood housing stabilization within the Cleveland Region.  While remaining active with local grassroots organizations such as the Concerned Citizens Community Council, he also represents University Heights within the Frist Suburbs Housing Committee.

Brian Gleisser, City of Richmond Heights

Brian Gleisser, City of Richmond Heights

City of Richmond Heights Rep

Brian Gleisser is the Director of Economic and Community Development for the City of Richmond Heights.  He and his staff provide assistance to businesses and developers looking to locate in Richmond Heights, as well as providing support to those already doing business in Richmond Heights.  Mr. Gleisser has extensive experience in economic and community development through his previous work with the Cleveland Planning Commission and University Circle Inc.

Alana Hill - Dollar Bank

Alana Hill - Dollar Bank

Board Member

Alana Hill is the branch manager of Dollar Bank in Richmond Heights. A lifelong Ohio resident, she graduated from Euclid Senior High School. Her postsecondary education was completed at Case Western Reserve University where she received her bachelor of arts in Asian Studies with minors in Japanese and Russian. Her expertise lies in retail and customer service. She has been with Dollar Bank for five years.

 

Michael Love, City of South Euclid

Michael Love, City of South Euclid

City of South Euclid Rep

Michael Love serves as the Economic Development Director for the City of South Euclid, having the primary responsibility of strengthening the city’s commercial corridors through actively attracting and retaining businesses. In addition, Michael serves as an advisory member of the city’s community development corporation, One South Euclid, and as the city’s representative to the First Suburbs Development Council. A South Euclid native, Michael enjoys the opportunity to have a positive impact on his hometown. 

Lou Radivoyevitch, RAD Graphics

Lou Radivoyevitch, RAD Graphics

Board Member

Lou and his wife, Liz,  are co-owners of RAD Graphics, Inc, a visual communication firm that helps small to mid-size business get their brand to stand above the clutter. Lou is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program. Lou served on the Cleveland Heights Master Plan Steering Committee  and spent  both his childhood and adult life in Cleveland Heights. If you don’t see him walking around the Heights, odds are good he is scribbling wine notes for the The WineBuzz magazine.

Lozell Siler, The Gentlemen’s Cave Luxury Barber Lounge

Lozell Siler, The Gentlemen’s Cave Luxury Barber Lounge

Board Member

Lozell Siler is the owner of The Gentlemen’s Cave Luxury Barber Lounge. Lozell earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Business Management at Hiram College. In his spare time, Lozell loves to spend time with his family, listen to music and watch a good movie or football game. He is also an avid reader and enjoys books by Robert Greene and John Maxwell.

Katharyne Starinsky, City of Shaker Heights

Katharyne Starinsky, City of Shaker Heights

City of Shaker Heights Rep

Katharyne has worked for the City of Shaker Heights for more than seven years, currently as Senior Economic Development Specialist. She has a Masters of Urban Planning Design and Development from Cleveland State University and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from The College of Wooster. Katharyne’s work in Shaker is very much a fusion of her education and passion for commercial districts as gathering places while supporting the small businesses. Before moving to Shaker Heights, as a resident of Cleveland’s Larchmere neighborhood, she founded Larchmere PorchFest, a community-centered free music festival.

Jodi Turk, PowerMax Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Inc.

Jodi Turk, PowerMax Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Inc.

Board Member

For over 2 decades we’ve been making clients happy that they choose PowerMax Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning. We believe everyone deserves clean carpets. We always keep our prices reasonable. We treat your house or place of business like it’s our own. Making Cleveland a cleaner city one carpet at a time.

Mayor Patrick Ward, City of Lyndhurst

Mayor Patrick Ward, City of Lyndhurst

City of Lyndhurst Rep

Following over 30 years of civic involvement, including 22 years as Councilman, Patrick Ward was elected Mayor of the City of Lyndhurst in 2015. He and his wife Judy have lived in the City for 42 years where they raised their three children and where they enjoy their two grandchildren.

William Weaver

William Weaver

Board Member

William Weaver is Senior Consultant with New Heights Research, a boutique consulting partner to the investment community, including private equity, strategic acquirers, and institutional stakeholders. Will specializes in building insight-driven narratives out of research data. A Shaker Heights native, Will is also a member of regional chapters of The Association for Corporate Growth and the American Association for Public Opinion Research.

Nathan Wright, Mar-Lou Shoes

Nathan Wright, Mar-Lou Shoes

Board Member

Nathan is the Assistant Store Manager for Mar-Lou shoes and has been with them for 10 years.  Nathan serves on the HRCC Expo and Night at the Races committee and is very proud to be an board  member.  He likes spending time with his  friends and just having fun with his life.

Peter Young, Paramount Preferred Solutions (PPS)

Peter Young, Paramount Preferred Solutions (PPS)

Board Member

Peter Young is a Senior Healthcare Services Consultant at Paramount Preferred Solutions (PPS).  PPS is a member of HRCC, and since 2008 has been endorsed by HRCC and The Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce to provide cost-saving, full-service employer and employee healthcare solutions for all Chamber members – small-to-large, start-up companies, and self-employed professionals.

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