Judge Ruttle to speak at Kenton Rotary
Kenton County District Court Judge, Ann Ruttle, will be the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Kenton County’s luncheon meeting on Thursday, September 15 at noon at Colonial Cottage in Erlanger. There is limited seating by reservation only. Lunch is $12 a person and reservations can be made at 859.371.2900.
Judge Ruttle was elected to the position of Kenton County District Judge in November 1994 and was re-elected in 2014 to serve her sixth term on the bench. Judge Ruttle serves as a Kenton County District Judge, Division 1.
Cinci Fed Branch names new v.p.
Wagner has been named vice president and senior regional officer of the Cincinnati Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland effective October 1, 2016.
Wagner will serve as the Bank’s senior official in the Cincinnati region, with responsibility for managing relationships with regional stakeholders, monitoring the region’s economic environment, and conducting economic research and analysis.
“Gary brings with him significant expertise on issues such as regional economics, state tax structures, and municipal pension systems, expertise gained through his work at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and in academia,” says Mark Schweitzer, senior vice president of the Bank’s External Outreach and Regional Analytics Department. “Gary’s appointment is part of our ongoing commitment to outreach and engagement in the region, allowing the Bank to gather information regarding economic developments in the Cincinnati region and to better inform our decision making.”
Since 2015, Wagner has served as the Philadelphia Fed’s regional economic advisor, conducting applied research on regional and public finance issues. Prior to his work at the Philadelphia Fed, Wagner was a professor of economics for 15 years, most recently at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. During his tenure there, he served as associate director of the Old Dominion University’s Economic Forecasting Project and as co-editor of the State of the Region Report (2013–2014), and he also participated as a respondent in the quarterly Survey of Professional Forecasters produced by the Philadelphia Fed.
Turfway names Estrella to sales and marketing post
Turfway Park announced today the addition of Dina Estrella to spearhead sales and marketing for the thoroughbred racetrack. In her new position, Estrella will oversee advertising, sales, events and promotions with a focus on engaging fans and growing Turfway’s community presence.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dina to the Turfway team,” said general manager Chip Bach. “Her sales and marketing experience coupled with her racing knowledge and love for Turfway Park is the ideal combination of skills and passion.”
Estrella is no stranger to thoroughbred racing or Turfway Park. She is the daughter of the late Jack Sturgeon, a trainer who was stabled at the track from its earlier days as Latonia. Early in her career Estrella worked as a server and as a mutuel clerk for Turfway Park.
“My family is truly part of the tapestry of this track and coming back is very personal for me,” Estrella said. “I attribute much of my success in sales and marketing to my experience at Turfway. The excitement of the race track and the interaction with fans is what I am looking forward to most.”
In addition to her sales and marketing background, Estrella was also the public relations personality at Great Lakes Downs in Michigan.
Estrella attended East Tennessee State University and Northern Kentucky University where she studied business management and psychology.