Fred DiSanto
Chairman & CEO, Ancora
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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Matt Dolan
CEO, Team NEO
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Paul Dolan
Part-Owner, Chairman & CEO, Cleveland Guardians
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Debbie Donley
Founder & Chief Experience Officer, Vocon
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Michael Doris
President, Mars Electric
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Michael Drennan
Managing Director, Head of Office, Hightower Signature Wealth
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James Drexinger
CEO, Associated Materials
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Kyle Dreyfuss-Wells
CEO, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
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Jim Dustin
Managing Director, NFP
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Gregg Eisenberg
Managing Partner, Benesch
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Linda Ekey
Managing Partner, Hospitality Restaurants
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Kirsten Ellenbogen
President & CEO, Great Lakes Science Center
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William Elliott Jr.
Executive Vice President, Dollar Bank
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Jim Eppele
President & CEO, Jacobs Real Estate Services LLC
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Jeff Epstein
President & CEO, Port of Cleveland
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Heather Ettinger
Founder & CEO, Luma Thrive
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Taylor Evans
President, Rust Belt Recruiting
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Kelly Falcone-Hall
President & CEO, Western Reserve Historical Society
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Rob Falls
Chairman, Founder & CEO, Falls & Co.
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Karen Fanger
President & COO, K&D Group
