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President, Mike Bass Ford
Effective leadership is never stagnant. It requires constant evolution as conditions change, new technology arises and challenges become more complex. Today's most effective leaders combine vision with adaptability, emotional intelligence and a commitment to strengthening the people and communities around them. The individuals recognized in the Cleveland 500 embody those qualities, leading with grace and compassion while helping shape the future of Northeast Ohio.
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President, Mike Bass Ford
Managing Director, NFP
President & CEO, Jacobs Real Estate Services LLC
Regional President, Truist
Owner, Cleveland Browns
CEO, Meaden & Moore
President, Lake Erie Foundation
Lieutenant Governor, State of Ohio
President & CEO, Hyland Software
President and CEO, American Greetings
President & CEO, Global Cleveland
CEO, The Adcom Group
Economic Development Director, City of Cleveland
President, Great Lakes Auto Group
Market Managing Partner, Grant Thornton
President, Event Source
CEO, Co-Founder and Head Grower, Great Lakes Growers
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Landmark Cos. LLC
Chairman & CEO, Ferchill Group
President, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)