2026 Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors represents the interests of our key stakeholders. Their backgrounds in internal controls, financial risk management, commercial lending, legal, and corporate governance allow them to have an active role in economic development.

Thomas R. Saelinger

Chair

Cincinnati/NKY Market President
Republic Bank and Trust
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Lisa Hinton

Vice Chair & Treasurer

CPA, Accounting & Auditing Manager

Mellott & Mellott 
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Micha Meyer

Secretary

Vice President Commercial Lending
Civista Bank
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Brad Brookbank

Senior Manager
Brixey & Meyer CPA
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Brendan Burns

First Vice President
First Financial Bank
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Markiea Carter

Director of the Department of Community & Economic Development
City of Cincinnati

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Aaron Caskey

Partner
DBL Law
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Bryant Fox

Cincinnati Market President
Park National Bank

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Steve Langenkamp

Chief Operating Officer

MSA Design

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Brandon E. Simmons

Managing Director
KMK Consulting Company
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John Stieger

Growth & Client Experience
BrandRank.AI
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Brian Tibbs

VP Finance
Monti Inc.
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Kyla Woods

Public Information Officer
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office
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Jack Wyant

Founder
Blue Chip Partners
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