Cincy Next - Class 12 - 2025

Flashcards for vocabulary review for the Cincy Next program, Class 12, 2025. Includes key people and definitions.

Sarah Ackley - Managing Consultant at Forvis Mazars, with a B.A. in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati.

Ally Achille - Senior Performance Analyst at Fort Washington Investment Advisors, with a BBA in Operations Management and Finance from the University of Cincinnati.

Nicolette Baier - Senior Product Manager at Taft Law. She received her law degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law and her masters in taxation from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.

Kari Anderson - Marketing Service Rep at Great American Insurance Group, with a BSBA specializing in Marketing from Bowling Green State University.

Abby Besson - Consumer Clubs Manager at Cincinnati Reds, oversees the Reds Heads and Reds Rookies membership programs. Graduated with a B.A. in Public Relations from Freed-Hardeman University.

Adam Baur - Architectural Designer at BHDP Architecture, leading projects across workplace, industrial design, higher education, and government sectors. Holds a Bachelor’s in Architectural Engineering and an MBA from the University of Cincinnati.

Samantha Burke - Social Media & Content Manager of the nonprofit Asianati. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a B.A. in Psychology and Chinese.

Abbi Bressoud - Consumer Clubs Manager at 84.51° focused on Identity and Access Services. She received her Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Purdue University where she studied Multidisciplinary Engineering and graduated from the Honor’s College.

Gavin Campbell - Senior Engagement Manager at REDI Cincinnati, is responsible for government, community, and investor relations. He received his Bachelor’s from Walsh University in Government and Foreign Affairs

Nicole Burns - Senior Assurance Associate at Katz, Sapper & Miller in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she specializes in conducting audits and providing clients with guidance on complex accounting concepts. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Xavier University.

Jessica Clark - Wealth Advisor with Generations Wealth, combines expertise in financial planning with a passion for helping people. Jessica graduated from the University of Cincinnati in December 2022 with a degree in Accounting.

Serena Castle - Human Resources Generalist at KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools, Inc., graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor’s in organizational leadership and a Master’s in Human Resources.

Caroline Denecke - Analytics Engineer at Cincinnati Insurance Companies. She graduated from Miami University where she received her B.S. in Statistics and Predictive Analytics.

Cody Coffey - Project Manager at Trade31, with experience in residential and commercial construction. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Thomas More University.

Rachel Ferronetti - Associate Relationship Manager at Fifth Third Bank. Rachel graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BSBA in International Business and Finance.

Julie Dierker - Philanthropic Advisor at the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in art history from Kenyon College

Abby Haynes - Grant Manager and Administrator for the HealthPath Foundation of Ohio. She received her B.A. in Public Relations from Western Kentucky University

Klarke Griffith - Investigations Support Specialist at GE Aerospace. A proud graduate of The Ohio State University, Klarke earned her B.A. in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics with minors in sociology and public policy.

Madelyn Higgins - Interior Projects Manager for Bon Secours Mercy Health. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of Kentucky, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Phil Heidenreich - Filmmaker and Photographer at Rhine Media. He graduated with honors from the University of Cincinnati, where he studied Communication and minored in Fine Art and Marketing.

Haley Jacobs - Manager, Initiatives & Events at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber. Haley graduated from the University of Kentucky with a B.A. in Communications and a B.B.A. in Business Management.

Nick Hyrcza -Investment Associate at Bartlett Wealth Management. During his free time Nick enjoys all things sports, playing the guitar, walking his two dogs, and spending quality time with his new baby at home.

Amelia Kissinger - Account Executive at the Cincinnati Business Courier and graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Marketing and a minor in International Business

Jack Jasontek - Underwriting Specialist at Strategic Comp, a division of Great American Insurance Group. Jack graduated from the University of Temple with a B.S. in Risk Management & Insurance and a minor in Finance.

Brendan Link - Product Manager at Kroger with a passion for using technology to drive business growth. A native of Cincinnati, Brendan earned his Computer Science degree and MBA from the University of Cincinnati.

Braden Lieungh - Wealth Advisor Associate at Truepoint Wealth Counsel and received his B.S. in Financial Services from Wright State University

Emma Loebker - Senior Manager Energy Solutions at Donovan Energy leverages her Xavier University degree in Economics, Sustainability, and Society to drive transformative clean energy projects.

Nancy Magoteaux - Senior Associate at Bricker Graydon. She received her B.A. from the University of Cincinnati, where she was in a campus sorority, a CECH Student Ambassador and Campus Tour Guide.

Elyse McClish - Search Consultant at Gilman Partners supporting the firm’s OPR service and serves as a member of the Candidate Experience Team

Colton Markland - Investment Banking Analyst at RCKA in Cincinnati and graduated from Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, Colton earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance.

Joe Millard - Finance Manager at Messer Construction and graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.B.A. in Finance and Real Estate.

Mackenzie McGinty - Education Specialist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Center for Simulation and Research and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The Ohio State University

Carly Noel - Senior Project Manager at Fenbury and received her B.A. in Public Relations with an emphasis on Sports & Entertainment from the University of Alabama where she graduated with honors and a 4.0 GPA.

Will Nodo -Commercial Lender at Park National Bank. He earned both his B.A. in Business Administration and MBA from Mount St. Joseph University.

Kira Palmer -Senior Development Associate at The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority and graduated summa cum laude with high honors in Psychology from Colgate University

Leslie Paino - Director of Leasing and Operations at Model Group and brings valuable operational insights to Model Group’s Development and Construction teams for pipeline developments.

Ken Pendergest - Assistant Project Manager at Miller Valentine Construction and received at B.S. in Civil Engineering with a minor in Engineering Corporate Practice from the University of Notre Dame.

Abby Parson - Project Leader at AMEND Consulting and received her B.A. in Operations Management from the University of Cincinnati

Lia Reece - Portfolio Manager Assistant at Johnson Investment Counsel and graduated from the University of Kentucky with a B.A. in Communications

Jaidon Piphus - Product Researcher at Procter and Gamble working for Bounty Paper Towels and leading the African Ancestry Leadership Network

Laura Ruple - Affiliated with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Her administrative roles began at the CSO as the Assistant to the Music Director and Artistic Planning, assisting then Music Director, Louis Langrée.

Garrett Runyon - Buyer/Planner at Mammotome in Sharonville. Prior to working here Garrett graduated from Miami University with a B.S. in Business, majoring in Supply Chain and Operations Management

Abby Schuh - Associate Product Manager at Carefeed and earned a B.A. in Marketing with a minor in Entrepreneurship from the University of Dayton.

Kannon Sams - Assistant Superintendent of Skanska USA Building and received his B.A. in Construction Management from the University of Indiana State

Matthew St. Martin - Clinical Manager at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center for their Residential Psychiatry Program and earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Galen College of Nursing

Morgan Noel Smith - Development Manager at 8K Company and graduate with a B.B.A. in Real Estate from the University of Cincinnati

Ryan Taulbee - Corporate Communications Manager for Worldpay and received his B.A. in Communications from the University of Cincinnati.

Natasha Steele - Attorney at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP and graduated from NKU Chase College of Law in May of 2024 with her Juris Doctor degree

Jadlynn (JJ) Thomas - Fuel Account Manager at Hightowers Petroleum Co. with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce degree from Miami University

Vanessa Thiel - Associate Project Leader at Fifth Third Bank and graduated from Ohio University with a B.S. in Urban Planning and Sustainability and a minor in GIS.

Troy Westerhof - Communications Manager at Great Parks of Hamilton County and graduate of the University of Michigan, he spent three years as a student manager for the university’s storied football program

Allison Walke - Principal Recruiter with Paycor and has a bachelor’s degree in Operations Management and Marketing from the University of Cincinnati

Monica Windholtz - Assistant City Solicitor in the City of Cincinnati Law Department, Quality of Life Division. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University in the Integrated Graduate Studies program