Aaron Petersal
Executive Director, Maltz Museum
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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Jane Peterson
Ohio President, Anthem
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Boyd Pethel
Executive Vice President, Metro Commercial Banking, First National Bank
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Lisa Petit
Superintendent, Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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Michael Petras Jr.
Chairman & CEO, Sotera Health
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Heidi G. Petz
Chair, President & CEO, The Sherwin-Williams Co.
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Timothy Phillips
President & CEO, First Federal Lakewood
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Gayle Pinchot
President, Frank Novak & Sons
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Sam Pines
Senior Vice President, ESPN Cleveland/Good Karma
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Jon Pinney
Managing Partner, KJK
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Tom Pitera
Operating Partner, Blue Point Capital
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Richard Pogue
Senior Advisor, Jones Day
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Denise Polverine
Vice President & Publisher, Cleveland Magazine/Cleveland Studios/Scene
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Dan Popkin
Sector Vice President, Trimble Transportation
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James (Jim) Porter
President, Pro Football Hall of Fame
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Steve Potash
Founder, President & CEO, OverDrive Inc.
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Geralyn Presti
President & CEO, The Music Settlement
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Doug Price III
CEO, K&D Group
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Michelle Primm
Managing Partner, Cascade Auto Group
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Chris Quinn
President & Editor, Advance Local/The Plain Dealer
