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Director Robert Clark Robert Clark was appointed Director of the Columbus Department of Public Safety on September 3, 2021. A native of Youngstown, Ohio, Director Clark is excited to return to his home state and take on this role at such a critical time. Clark believes his track record as a leader in innovative and...

Dr. Talisa Dixon A veteran educator and longtime champion of equitable opportunities and student voice, Dr. Talisa Dixon is in her fourth year as the Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer of Columbus City Schools. Her 25-year (and counting) career in public education began in Akron Public Schools, where she served as a social studies teacher,...

Mark Hatcher is a business lawyer, trusted counselor and strategic advisor to corporations, boards of directors and senior executives on matters ranging from corporate governance, real estate development and affordable housing to healthcare and higher education. Mark focuses on corporate and commercial law transactions and has extensive experience with corporate formation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory...

“Columbus is one of the greatest cities in the country. However, rapid growth has the potential to create social and economic divides. The responsibility to mitigate the unintended effects of urban development on our vulnerable communities is crucial to the longevity of a thriving, diverse economy for all.” Councilmember Shayla D. Favor has served the...

Judge Page is a Columbus native who lived in the Linden community on Republic Avenue until she was 16 years old.  She is a graduate of the Columbus School for Girls.   Judge Page attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Government. While in college she also completed minors...

Kenny McDonald President and CEO Kenny McDonald serves as the third president and CEO of the Columbus Partnership, a civic organization of Columbus’ top business leaders. The Partnership was founded in 2002 to improve the economic and cultural base of Central Ohio. McDonald is responsible for leading strategies focused on diversity and equity, growth and...

Steve Stivers, President & CEO Raised in Ripley, Ohio, Steve Stivers learned from his mother and father the importance of family, hard work and public service, which have been the values he has carried with him throughout his life. In May 2021, he was selected to lead the Ohio Chamber of Commerce as President and...