Joevrose Bourdeau Small
Economic Development Director, City of Cleveland
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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Economic Development Director, City of Cleveland
President & CEO, Eliza Jennings
General Manager, Northfield Park Racino
CEO, Front Steps Housing and Services
Chair, Cuyahoga County Democratic Party
CEO, First Federal Savings and Loan of Lorain Bank
CEO, OEConnection
Senior Strategist Arts, Culture & Creative Economy, City of Cleveland
U.S. Representative (11th District), U.S. House of Representatives
President and CEO, Western Reserve Group
Executive Chairman & CEO, MAI Capital Management
President, Fund for Our Economic Future
President, Ohio Marine Trades Association
Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts, Cuyahoga County
Chief Communications Officer and Senior Advisor, The Adcom Group
President & CEO, Akron-Canton Airport
President & CEO, The Center for Community Solutions
General Manager, Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
President & CEO, STERIS
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Landmark Cos. LLC