Every year, Smart Business recognizes the top executives of the 50 smartest companies in the Northeast Ohio region for their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations.This year’s list includes 15 CLC alumni:
- Kumar Arora (LC 2025), Arora Ventures
- Ashley Basile Oeken (CBB 2012, CLI 2009), Engage! Cleveland
- Shane Bigelow (LC 2016), CHAMP Titles
- Ann Conn (LC2 2023, LC 2022), McGregor/McGregor PACE
- Jill Dietrich Mellon (LC 2022, CLI 2019), VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
- Kelly Hancock (LC 2022, CLC Board), Cleveland Clinic
- Greg Harris (LC 2010), Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
- Kathryn Heidemann (LC 2022, CLI 2021), Cleveland Institute of Art
- David Heller (LC 2020, CLC Board), The NRP Group
- Jayne E. Juvan (CBB 2010), Tucker Ellis LLP
- Daniel Luketic (CBB 2017), North Coast Ventures
- Ed Moydell (LC 2025), Holden Forests & Gardens
- Sean Richardson (LC 2011), Huntington
- Meenakshi Sharma (LC 2021), Cleveland Museum of Natural History
- Kristin Warzocha (LC 2010, CBB 2002, CLC Board), Greater Cleveland Food Bank
They will receive their awards at the annual Northeast Ohio Smart 50 Awards on Thursday, November 21, 2024.