Erika Rudin-Luria
President, Jewish Federation of Cleveland
Cleveland 500 2026
Leading for the Future
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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James Ruhlin Jr.
President & CEO, The Ruhlin Co.
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Paulo Ruiz
CEO, Eaton
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Zulayka Ruiz-Barral
Interim Leader, Esperanza Inc.
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Jonathon Ruple
Managing Shareholder, Maloney + Novotny LLC
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Becky Ruppert McMahon
President & CEO, Cleveland Leadership Center
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John Saada Jr.
Partner-in-Charge Cleveland, Jones Day
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Neil Sackett
CEO & Chairman, Carter Lumber
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Anthony Salgado
President & CEO, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling
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Daniel Saltzman
President, Dave’s Supermarkets
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Nico Samaniego
President & CEO, Lorain County Chamber of Commerce
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Bob Sarver
President & CEO, Great Lakes Cheese
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Dawn Schaible
Center Director, NASA Glenn Research Center
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Doug Schattinger
President & CEO, Pioneer Athletics
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Jeff Schell
Publisher, The Morning Journal, News-Herald
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Chris Schmitt
CEO, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and Foundation
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Mitchell Schneider
Founder & Executive Chairman, First Interstate Properties
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Neil Schrimsher
President & CEO, Applied Industrial Technologies
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Jack Schron Jr.
President & CEO, Jergens Inc.
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Michael Schwartz
CEO & Lead Design, Forward Hospitality Group
