Smart Business Magazine, June 2016

June 2016 Smart Business Akron Canton 27 Monica D Green OWNER So Curly So Kinky So Straight the Salon www socurlysokinkysostraight com Monica D Green views her success as a well established and successful salon owner as an opportunity to develop future entrepreneurs The owner of So Curly So Kinky So Straight the Salon hosts weekly training sessions created a partner development program and regularly takes her stylists to national development conferences and events where they serve as workshop presenters and speakers At the core of Greens team development model is her ability to hone in on each of her team members skill sets and then empower them to own an element of the business She hosts numerous events including the Happy to be Nappy event an all day free picnic in the park that draws hundreds of people She partners with other local stylists artists and beauty professionals to host one of the largest Natural Hair Expos in Ohio And throughout the year Green sponsors healthy hair forums focus groups and training for women and men of all ethnicities and hair types to learn how to take care of their hair and health Greg Harris PRESIDENT AND CEO The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum www rockhall com Rock n roll has always pushed boundaries and questioned the status quo so as The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates its 20th anniversary it is undergoing an innovative transformation under the leadership of Greg Harris president and CEO Under his direction the Rock Hall has gained profound insight into its varied audiences not just who they are but what inspires and excites them as well as their expectations and attitudes That intelligence is at the foundation of an ambitious growth strategy and vision for a renewed and energized Rock Hall and staff The strategic direction focuses on five key tenets enhanced learning through exhibits programs and outreach a commitment to a reinvigorated common identity a culture of innovation strengthened financial position and a high performing workforce Harris preaches of musics unifying quality and takes a global outlook on the future With a clear strategic vision and an empowered staff the mission to engage teach and inspire through rock n roll continues Ramzi Y Hermiz PRESIDENT AND CEO Shiloh Industries Inc www shiloh com Ramzi Y Hermiz joined Shiloh Industries Inc as president and CEO in 2012 with a plan to take the 60 year old company to a new level An auto industry veteran of 25 years he envisioned Shiloh as a key player on the forefront of the trends transforming the global automotive landscape Under his leadership Shiloh has transformed from a quiet regional stamping company to a global innovative solutions provider with a strategic focus on designing engineering and manufacturing lightweight technologies Hermiz also believes in empowering his team to make decisions and understand risk with a goal to create a supportive action oriented culture Hermiz has rebranded Shiloh last year booking contracts valued at more than 12 billion expanded the companys customer base to include BMW Jaguar Land Rover Mercedes and Volvo and expanded from nine North American plants to 25 operations sales and technical centers throughout Asia Europe and North America which more than doubled its employee and revenue base Jerry J Kelsheimer REGIONAL PRESIDENT AND CEO Fifth Third Bank Northeastern Ohio www 53 com Jerry J Kelsheimer serves as regional president and CEO of Fifth Third Bank Northeastern Ohio In this role he is responsible for the oversight of all Fifth Third business activity in the region including leadership and direction of commercial banking retail branch banking consumer lending and wealth management investment advisory services He joined Fifth Third Bank in August 2010 as managing director of strategic planning At Fifth Third Bank Kelsheimers approach focuses on intentionally identifying market needs and overlaying institutional value proposition He engages others in the formation of effective strategies sets clear objectives and promotes a culture of support and servant leadership He is deliberate in the application of operating rhythms and consistent in communication to the organization on a personal level He leads his banking teams guiding them in how Fifth Third goes to market with new and innovative ideas to benefit the customer Richard G Klingshirn VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO Saint Ignatius High School www ignatius edu Richard G Klingshirn brought 30 years of executive experience to Saint Ignatius High School when he returned to his alma mater as vice president and CFO in April 2013 Upon his arrival Klingshirn focused on improving the talent experience and operations of the schools finance office This has allowed him to increase the effectiveness of the entire finance function through increased controls efficient workflows enabled through technology and a strong focus on quality and customer service In implementing changes throughout the finance function Klingshirn introduced a set of guiding principles that at their core emphasize the importance of the college preparatory education in the Catholic Jesuit tradition for the 1500 young men who attend the school He also recognized the tremendous sacrifices that parents make to send their sons to Saint Ignatius These principles highlight the importance of the stewardship mindset that Klingshirn believes is at the heart of the schools finance function Mike Kubinski FOUNDER OWNER AND DESIGNER CLE Clothing Co www clevelandclothingco com Mike Kubinski founder owner and designer along with Jeff Rees started CLE Clothing Co in 2008 as a hobby and a creative outlet Now the thriving business cant keep its logo hoodies on the shelf CLE Clothings flagship store is on the corner of East Fourth Street and Euclid Avenue The companys motto Spreading Cleveland Pride One T shirt At A Time aligns with its other unique Cleveland gifts such as paper goods stickers buttons and glassware CLE Clothings strategy since the beginning has been to be local in every way possible T shirts are printed by local screen printing companies paper goods are printed in Cleveland stickers and buttons are created by a company in Medina and the glassware is produced by Libbey in Toledo Since the companys founding as an online business its grown to three locations including University Circle and the Waterloo Arts District