Nic Barlage

CEO, Rock Entertainment Group

Education: Saint John’s University

What Success Looks Like to Me: Everything we do starts with prioritizing the communities we serve. Our fans, residents and stakeholders are the ultimate judges of our success. We are obsessed with winning in everything we pursue, and that obsession will always be founded in what will create the greatest outcome for our communities and fans.

Favorite Quote: “Look at things in life for the opportunity they create, not the challenge they present.”

What Motivates Me Right Now: Making sure our team members continue to be immersed in a vibrant culture built on our mission, vision, values and ISMs, and continuing to establish Cleveland as a destination that competes with any city in the world. We want to create the best experientially driven Downtown and help redefine who we are as a city and a region.

An Important Lesson I Learned: Leadership is a privilege. Never take these opportunities for granted. You need to earn these opportunities every day.

A Cleveland Spot I Recommend: Van Aken Market Hall and Little Italy

If I Could Star in a TV Show or Movie: James Bond