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Celebrating 25 Years of Community Leadership & 225 Years of Business History.
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Ahuja, Monte
2003 - Transtar Industries Inc.
Monte Ahuja's Transtar Indstries was born out of a business plan — one that succeeded. -
Albanese, Virginia
2013 - FedEx Custom Critical
After more than six years on top at FedEx Custom Critical, Virginia Albanese has transformed the FedEx corporate motto, People-Service-Profit, into a personal mantra that shapes nearly everything she does. -
Alexander, Anthony
2006 - FirstEnergy Corp.
One of Akron's favorite sons, Anthony Alexander, has led FirstEnergy Corp. through times of great challenge and dynamic growth. -
Anderson, Warren
2006 - The Anderson-DuBose Co.
Warren Anderson traveled the world and changed careers before he created the largest black-owned company in Ohio — Anderson-Dubose Co. -
Andrews, Samuel
1996 - Standard Oil Co.
Samuel Andrews (1836-1904) worked with John D. Rockefeller at Standard Oil. -
Austin, Samuel
1997 - The Austin Co.
Samuel Austin and his son built Austin Co. into one of the largest construction firms in the United States. -
Baker, Newton D.
1996 - Baker & Hostetler
Newton D. Baker (1871-1937) founded the law firm that's known today as Baker & Hostetler. -
Baker, Richard T.
1998 - Ernst & Ernst
Richard T. Baker laid the groundwork for Cleveland's rebirth and helped make it a center of charitable giving. But not before trans-forming the face of accounting. -
Bares, Jack
2013 - Milbar Corp.
With a love of machinery and a fix-it mentality, entrepreneur Jack Bares launched or invested in nearly 40 companies while supporting small businesses as one of the first members of the Council of Smaller Enterprises. -
Beaumont, Louis D.
1996 - May Co.
Louis D. Beaumont (1857-1942) created May Co. -
Beeghly, Leon A.
2000 - Standard Slag Co.
Leon A. Beeghly found a market for his innovation and quietly shared his wealth. -
Bell, Jess
1996 - Bonne Bell Inc.
Jess Bell is the head of Bonne Bell Inc. -
Berg, Jodi
2017 - Vitamix
Jodi Berg carries on the family tradition of a purpose-filled approach to business at Vitamix. -
Biggar, Jim
1996 - Glencairn Development Corp.
Jim Biggar formed Glencairn Development Corp. -
Bishop, Paul
2009 - H-P Products Inc.
Paul Bishop of H-P Products Inc. talked to us about why change matters in life and business. -
Boiardi, Hector
1997 - Chef Boyardee
Hector Boiardi (1897-1985) created prepackaged dinners sold under the Chef Boyardee brand. -
Bonda, Alva T.
1996 - Cleveland Indians, APCOA
Alva T. Bonda owned the Cleveland Indians and was a member of APCOA and the Cleveland school board. -
Bradley, Alva
1996 - Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Co.
Alva Bradley (1814-1885) founded what is now known as the Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Co. with his partner, Ahira Cobb. -
Brandon, Edward B.
1996 - National City Corp.
Edward B. Brandon was chairman of National City Corp. -
Breen, John G. (Jack)
1996 - The Sherwin-Williams Co.
John G. (Jack) Green is the chairman and CEO of The Sherwin-Williams Co. -
Brennan, David
2003 - Brennan, Manna & Diamond LLC, The Brennan Group Inc., White Hat Ventures LLC
David Brennan transitioned his passion for teaching into a strong business model. -
Briggs, Robert W.
2011 - GAR Foundation
After a legal career in which he oversaw the tremendous growth of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, Robert W. Briggs is helping to secure the future of Northeast Ohio as president of Akron’s GAR Foundation. -
Bruening, Joseph M.
1997 - Bearings Inc.
Joseph M. Bruening's Bearings Inc. distributed antifriction bearings and power-transmission components. -
Brush, Charles F.
1996 - Inventor
Charles F. Brush (1849-1929) was an inventor who improved the electric arc light with a practical power source. -
Burg, H. Peter
2004 - FirstEnergy Corp.
H. Peter Burg's shining example in both the professional and civic arenas leave big shoes to fill. -
Byrnes, Marc
2016 - Oswald Cos.
Marc Byrnes has imbued the Oswald Cos. with a spirit of collaboration and a focus on the greater good. -
Carter, Lorenzo
1996 - First Cleveland settler
Lorenzo Carter (1767-1814) is the first Eastern pioneer who settled permanently in what is now Cleveland. -
Case Sr., Leonard
1996 - Commercial Bank of Lake Erie
Leonard Case Sr. (1786-1864) was president of the Commercial Bank of Lake Erie. -
Chiricosta, Rick
2011 - Medical Mutual of Ohio
With a sharp financial eye and a competitive spirit, president and CEO Rick Chiricosta has provided a steady hand for Medical Mutual of Ohio during its times in need. -
Chisholm, Henry
1996 - Cleveland Rolling Mill
Henry Chisholm (1822-1881) was manager and president of Cleveland Rolling Mill.