Smart Business Magazine, December 2019

52 Smart Business Cleveland December 2019 2019Pill r Award for Community Service T im Clepper is president and CEO of Kaulig Companies Ltd a singlemember family office for Matt Kaulig and his direct family that operates successful verticals inside multiple industries across the country A self described passionate Northeast Ohioan Clepper has been actively involved with charitable organizations in the region since the beginning of his professional career To this day he strives to make an impact on the community in everything he does making his role with Kaulig Companies the perfect fit Clepper got his start after graduating from Kent State in 1997 with a degree in finance establishing relationships with individuals and businesses that led to the discovery of his passion for philanthropy Marrying that passion with his professional skill set Clepper became both a businessman and philanthropist creating his own not for profit and serving on boards for other organizations Hes involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Northern Ohio Chapter and serves as chair and volunteers as emcee of the Good Scout Luncheon for the Boy Scouts of America His nonprofit Santa PICsU serves children and families dealing with year round stays in Pediatric Intensive Care Units PICUs Through the healing power of giving this organization strives to bring the joy of the holiday season to families in traumatic situations In his role with Kaulig Companies Clepper oversees various Kaulig branded entities including Kaulig Charitable Giving Programs Kaulig Giving partners with more than 60 likeminded nonprofits and supports them through the giving of time and financial assets Focused on organizations that inspire young minds support and encourage the education of young people and assist families in crafting a safe loving environment in which they can thrive Kaulig Giving is making a significant impact on the Northeast Ohio region and highlights partners noteworthy causes and stories via Fox 8 Clevelands Own monthly segment In 2019 inspired by the mission of the LeBron James Family Foundations I PROMISE School which takes an alternative approach to learning that immerses young people in an environment with a focus on STEM Clepper spearheaded Kaulig Givings funding of the Media Lab at the I PROMISE School This strategic alliance aligns with his overall vision for ongoing initiatives under the umbrella of the Kaulig Companies brands to transform and improve the community and through this inspire future leaders With his deep understanding of the relationship between philanthropy and business and the savvy to integrate this understanding into the fabric of Kaulig Companies which operates brands throughout a wide spectrum of businesses Clepper is well positioned to continue making a difference through charitable leadership in the Northeast Ohio community that continues to shape and inspire him both personally and professionally Tim Clepper President Kaulig Companies Ltd K E N T C L A P P C E O L E A D E R S H I P AWA R D