15th Lunch with Leaders
Schedule
Wed Feb 12 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Stillwater Place at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo | Cleveland, OH
About this Event
Engage! Cleveland's 15th Lunch with Leaders
Have you been dreaming about having a conversation with some of Cleveland's most seasoned leaders? If you’ve ever wanted to know how top executives got where are they are today, this event is for you.
Lunch with Leaders provides the opportunity to grab lunch and chat with our city’s top leaders representing diverse industries. Attendees have the opportunity to speak with four leaders in a small group setting.
**General Admission Tickets will go on sale starting Monday, January 6th**
PRICE
- General Admission - $45
- Employer Member - $36 (20% discount)
* Employer Members of Engage! Cleveland receive a 20% discount on ticket purchases. Please reach out to your Engage! Cleveland liaison for your Employer Member code. For any event questions, please reach out to [email protected].
AGENDA:
Leaders will rotate after each 20 minute session. Young Professionals will remain at their table and will have the chance to meet with four leaders.
11:30AM - Shuttle Begins
12:00PM - 12:05PM Welcome & Introductions
12:05PM - 12:25PM First Table
12:25PM - 12:45PM Second Table
12:45PM - 1:05PM Third Table
1:05PM - 1:20PM Fourth Table
1:20PM - 1:25PM Closing Comments
Table Leaders:
- Eric Biro, Founding Partner, Anderson|Biro, LLC
- Kara Buckler, Senior Director, Creative + Design, The J.M. Smucker Co.
- Kevin Clayton, Executive Vice President, Chief Impact and Equity Officer, Rock Entertainment Group and Cleveland Cavaliers
- Joshua D. Edmonds, Chief Executive Officer, DigitalC
- Shannon Smith, Morning Anchor, Cleveland 19 News
- Mac Maclaughlin, Senior Wealth Advisor, Managing Director, Wellspring Financial Advisors
- Ra-Deon Sledge, Chief of Staff & Acting Chief, Management & Integration Office, Research & Engineering Directorate, NASA Glenn
- Steve Fritsch, Vice President, Team NEO
- Hermione Malone, Executive Director, Cleveland International Film Festival
- Jason Hanley, Vice President of Education and Visitor Engagement, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
- Tom Kerr, Assurance Partner, BDO
- Sonya Pryor Jones, Chief of Youth & Family Success, City of Cleveland
- Kathryn Heidemann, President & CEO, Cleveland Institute of Art
- Ed Stockhausen, Senior Vice President of Advocacy & External Relations, Cleveland Neighborhood Progress
- Tracy Wise, Strategic Consultant, Executive MBA, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University
Stay tuned as we reveal more incredible leaders!
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Where is it happening?
Stillwater Place at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: