Bret Adams
Founder, Monven Group
Cleveland 500 2026
Leading for the Future
Effective leadership is never stagnant. It requires constant evolution as conditions change, new technology arises and challenges become more complex. Today's most effective leaders combine vision with adaptability, emotional intelligence and a commitment to strengthening the people and communities around them. The individuals recognized in the Cleveland 500 embody those qualities, leading with grace and compassion while helping shape the future of Northeast Ohio.
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Chris Adams
President & CEO, Park Place Technologies
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Kevin S, Adelstein
President, Publisher & CEO, Cleveland Jewish Publication Co.
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Jeff Ahola
CEO, Ahola Corp.
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Monte Ahuja
Chairman/Founder, Transtar Industries
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Sunil Ahuja
President, Lakeland Community College
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Christine Alexander-Rager
President & CEO, The MetroHealth System
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Koby Altman
President of Basketball Operations, Cleveland Cavaliers
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Warren Anderson
Owner & CEO, The Anderson-DuBose Co.
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Chris Antonetti
President of Baseball Operations, Cleveland Guardians
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Joe Arcuri
President and CEO, American Greetings
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Mitchell Balk
President, Mt. Sinai Health Foundation
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Marcia Ballinger
President, Lorain County Community College
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Richard Bancroft
Executive Director, BIA of Northeast Ohio
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Nic Barlage
CEO, Rock Entertainment Group
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John Barnes
Market Managing Partner, Grant Thornton
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Chad Barnhill
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, JACK Entertainment
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Jim Bass
President, Mike Bass Ford
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Michael A. Baston
President & CEO, Cuyahoga Community College
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Kimberly Beckett
President & CEO, Downtown Akron Partnership
