Skyward, the engine behind the myNKY plan, a community-driven five-year strategic work plan designed to elevate Northern Kentucky, is pleased to announce the roster of individuals who will make up its inaugural Reaching Skyward Council (RSC).
The Council will be an advisory group of community stakeholders committed to Skyward’s successful implementation of the myNKY community plan. RSC members will promote the work of Skyward by acting as communications ambassadors, advocates, and change agents who gather regularly to discuss progress, share ideas, and problem-solve changes or roadblocks.
The RSC is modeled after the Regional Stewardship Council, which was an important part of the success of Vision 2015, the former identity of Skyward. The almost 60-person council is comprised of individuals with ties to Skyward funders and partner organizations, as well as community members who are committed to accelerating success in the areas of education, wellness, business, and community vibrancy – the four focus areas of the myNKY community plan.
“Volunteers are imperative to the success of the myNKY plan,” said Skyward President, Bill Scheyer. “Assembling the RSC will ensure that the collective knowledge of the community is well represented as we continue to move further into the implementation phase.”
The following individuals have been named to the RSC:
David Armstrong, Thomas More College
Katie Brass, The Carnegie
Jacob Brooks, R.C. Durr YMCA
Mary Lynn Brunemann, St. Elizabeth Foundation
Chris Carle, St. Elizabeth Provider Network
Craig Carlson, U.S. Bank
Sherry Carran, City of Covington
Alex Carson, American Cancer Society
Carri Chandler, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Judy Clabes, Northern Kentucky Tribune
Niki Clare, Citi
Mic Cooney, PNC Bank
Terri Cox-Cruey, Kenton County School District
Dustin DiChiara, Chick Fil-A Houston Road
David Fields, Pendleton County
Trey Grayson, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Amanda Greenwell, United Way Success by 6
Janet Harrah, Northern Kentucky University-CEAD
April Harris, Three Rivers District Health Dept.
Dave Heidrich, Zalla Companies
Jordan Huizenga, Children, Inc.
Rick Hulefeld, Children, Inc.
Dan Hunt, Ziegler & Schneider, PSC
Susan Ingmire, Ignite Philanthropy Advisors
Tara Johnson, The Catalytic Fund
Tracie Kinman-Rothwell, Grant County Chamber of Commerce
Chris Manning, Human Nature
Geoff Mearns, Northern Kentucky University
Bill Mitchell, Pendleton County Community Development
Dan Molina, Accenture
Gary Moore, Boone County
Leisa Mulcahy, IMPACT Northern Kentucky
Mark Neikirk, Northern Kentucky University
Polly Page, Northern Kentucky Education Council
Steve Pendery, Campbell County
Eric Rademacher, University of Cincinnati Institute for Policy Research
Casey Ruschman, Duke Energy
Lynne Saddler, Northern Kentucky Health Department
Ryan Salzman, Northern Kentucky University
Dale Scalise-Smith, Northern Kentucky University
Jeanne Schroer, The Catalytic Fund
Debbie Simpson, Multi-craft, Inc.
Lacy Starling, Legion Logistics
Ken Stone, Grant County News
Eric Summe, Meet NKY
Matt Swendiman, Graydon Head
Angie Taylor, Taylor Career Strategies
Lytle Thomas, Heritage Bank
Dan Tobergte, Northern Kentucky Tri-ED
Brian Todd, Clark Schaefer Hackett
Tara Townsend, ArtsWave
Shiloh Turner, Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Jim Votruba, Northern Kentucky University
Josh Wice, REDI Cincinnati
Wonda Winkler, Brighton Center
Geoff Zimmerman, Strive Partnership
Bob Heil, KLH Engineers