15th Lunch with Leaders

Have you been dreaming about having a conversation with some of Cleveland's most seasoned leaders? If you’ve ever wanted to know how top executives got where are they are today, this event is for you.

Lunch with Leaders provides the opportunity to grab lunch and chat with our city’s top leaders representing diverse industries. Attendees have the opportunity to speak with four leaders in a small group setting.

PRICE

• General Admission - $45
• Employer Member - $36 (20% discount)

* Employer Members of Engage! Cleveland receive a 20% discount on ticket purchases. Please reach out to your Engage! Cleveland liaison for your Employer Member code. For any event questions, please reach out to [email protected].

AGENDA:

Leaders will rotate after each 20 minute session. Young Professionals will remain at their table and will have the chance to meet with four leaders.

11:30AM - Shuttle Begins

12:00PM - 12:05PM Welcome & Introductions

12:05PM - 12:25PM First Table

12:25PM - 12:45PM Second Table

12:45PM - 1:05PM Third Table

1:05PM - 1:20PM Fourth Table

1:20PM - 1:25PM Closing Comments

• Eric Biro, Founding Partner, Anderson|Biro, LLC
• Kara Buckler, Senior Director, Creative + Design, The J.M. Smucker Co.
• Kevin Clayton, Executive Vice President, Chief Impact and Equity Officer, Rock Entertainment Group and Cleveland Cavaliers
• Joshua D. Edmonds, Chief Executive Officer, DigitalC
• Shannon Smith, Morning Anchor, Cleveland 19 News
• Mac Maclaughlin, Senior Wealth Advisor, Managing Director, Wellspring Financial Advisors
• Ra-Deon Sledge, Chief of Staff & Acting Chief, Management & Integration Office, Research & Engineering Directorate, NASA Glenn
• Steve Fritsch, Vice President, Team NEO
• Hermione Malone, Executive Director, Cleveland International Film Festival
• Jason Hanley, Vice President of Education and Visitor Engagement, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
• Tom Kerr, Assurance Partner, BDO
• Sonya Pryor Jones, Chief of Youth & Family Success, City of Cleveland
• Kathryn Heidemann, President & CEO, Cleveland Institute of Art
• Ed Stockhausen, Senior Vice President of Advocacy & External Relations, Cleveland Neighborhood Progress
• Tracy Wise, Strategic Consultant, Executive MBA, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University

Stay tuned as we reveal more incredible leaders!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Stillwater Place at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, United States