Cleveland's CEOs You Should Know Podcast
1) Bob Denning, CEO Perry's Ice Cream
As the President & CEO of this 4th generation, 102-year-old organization, Robert has led the transformation of the company into the international world-class supplier and distributor it is today. Robe...Show More
2) Cleveland Furniture Company
The Cleveland Furniture Company has its roots right here in Cleveland, which date back to the 1970’s! Paul Cirino SR. (our Dad!) jumped into the furniture business with Furniture Land in 1975 and neve...Show More
3) Daniel Roberson, Executive Director PNC Fairfax
Daniel Roberson serves as PNC Fairfax Connection’s executive director, PNC’s free community resource center in Cleveland’s historic east side community. In his role, Roberson leads the center’s staff ...Show More
4) Wesley Gillespie, President Erie Bank
Mr Gillespie is the President of ERIEBANK, a subsidiary of CNB Bank. Â Wesley has been responsible for the expansion of the bank into the Cleveland market, as well as lead the growth efforts of ERIEBAN...Show More
5) Brad Knapp, CEO ClearStead
On January 1, 2025, Brad was named President and CEO of Clearstead, succeeding longtime partner David Fulton who has assumed the role of Chairman Emeritus. As CEO, Brad is now leading a larger and mor...Show More
6) Brad Knapp, CEO Clearstead
As CEO, Brad is now leading a larger and more complex firm than existed ten years ago, with revenues and earnings having grown significantly and the number of employees and assets under advisement inc...Show More
7) Roger Lipscomb, Executive Director Ohio 811
Roger Lipscomb has led OHIO811, Ohio’s “Call Before You Dig” Notification Center, as President and Executive Director since 2006. With over 30 years of experience in the utility infrastructure and exc...Show More
8) Joel Ashcroft, Area Commander for Greater Cleveland Salvation Army
Joel and Kathleen Ashcraft were both born in Ohio to Salvation Army officer parents. As transition is inevitable in The Salvation Army, they both moved and grew up in the greater New York City area. ...Show More
9) Paul Abbey, Founder of Rooted In Trees
Paul Abbey is the founder of Rooted in Trees, a non-profit organization established in 2020 which works to restore and preserve the native tree canopy in Northern Ohio. Under his leadership, the organ...Show More
10) Patty Starr, CEO Health Action Council
Patty Starr is president and CEO of Health Action Council and is responsible for driving the strategic direction of the organization--build stronger, healthier communities where business can thrive. S...Show More