The University of Cincinnati and its Carl H. Lindner College of Business alumni were among those celebrated at the first-ever Power 25 award ceremony hosted by the Cincinnati Business Courier. Held on Dec. 2 at the Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel, the event highlighted leaders substantially contributing to the city's growth—be it through adding population, lifting Cincinnati's profile, or fueling job creation.
At an event aiming to underscore the collaborative spark that ignites regional progress, the honorees featured a notable roster of UC-related trailblazers. The university itself, represented by President Neville Pinto, PhD, snagged a prestigious spot on the Power 25 list—an acknowledgment of its integral role in the local economy and its impact on the community. The recognition came as no surprise to those familiar with UC's influence in Cincinnati, especially considering how Pinto has steered the institution towards playing a pivotal part in the city's economic narrative.
Marianne Lewis, PhD, dean of the Lindner College of Business, shared co-emcee duties with prominent names from the Courier and the corporate sphere. "It’s a privilege to be here celebrating the leaders and organizations shaping our region’s future," Lewis said, articulating a sentiment of honor and responsibility during her opening remarks. The quote, obtained by the University of Cincinnati's news portal, reflects the ethos of a business school deeply plugged into its city's evolution.
Additional Lindner and UC alumni recognized included John F. Barrett, Bus '71, who leads Western & Southern as chairman, president, and CEO, Kerry Byrne, Bus '87, president of Total Quality Logistics, and Andrew Salzbrun, Bus '08, managing partner of the experiential marketing firm Agar. Each has etched their influential stories into the fabric of Cincinnati's growing landscape, underscoring the university's knack for cultivating leaders well-equipped to make a quantifiable difference in the practical world.
Post-ceremony activities saw awardees mingling with the city's movers and shakers—forging connections that potentially pave the way for future collaborations. These face-to-face engagements reflect a broader narrative of Cincinnati's powerhouse institutions, such as the University of Cincinnati, continuously feeding into a cyclical synergy of innovation and community impact.
