Sue began her BBB career in 1981 in Cleveland and has served as Vice President of Operations at BBB offices in Cleveland, Akron, and Honolulu. In June 2015, Sue was named President and CEO of BBB Serving Greater Cleveland.

Ideal Agent founder Steve Johnston was born and bred in the real estate industry. Growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, his mother owned and operated Century 21 offices in South Florida. Fast forward, he he created Ideal Agent to utilize modern technology to save home sellers and buyers thousands of dollars in commissions via a referral network of top real estate agents.

Kris Beck is the Chief Executive Officer at Proformex, a post-sale platform for the life insurance industry. Kris believes in the value of Proformex to protect the investment that hundreds of millions of Americans make in life insurance to protect families and grow wealth.

With more than 15 years of experience in creating natural, beautiful faces, Dr. Ponsky has become one of Greater Cleveland’s most sought-after facial cosmetic surgeons. She is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, one of only a handful of women in Ohio who hold the dual degree.

Jacob has served as the executive director of Bike Cleveland since February of 2012. An alumnus of Spring Arbor University where he earned a degree in sociology with a concentration in community development, Jacob is now a passionate Cleveland transplant. Prior to becoming director of Bike Cleveland Jacob was the active living coordinator at Slavic Village Development where he created and implemented programs that got residents connected and active in the community. As part of his work at Slavic Village Development Jacob served as the convener of the leadership team that created Bike Cleveland. As director of Bike Cleveland Jacob works closely with volunteers and members to affect policy, legislation and infrastructure that help make Cleveland’s roadways safer and our neighborhoods more vibrant.

Society Brands is headquartered in Canton, Ohio and is a tech-enabled consumer products company that acquires e-commerce native brands. Society Brands provides meaningful liquidity for the founders of each acquisition while allowing them to stay onboard with their brand.

Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center, a physician-owned orthopedic hospital, is a regional specialty center dedicated to orthopedic care. Their board-certified surgeons provide comprehensive care, with a treatment plan specific to your needs.

Marriott is President and CEO of Cleveland-based Redmond Waltz Electric. Established in 1946, Redmond Waltz is an expert provider of industrial repairs specializing in the repair of AC/DC electric motors, gearboxes, pumps, blowers and fans.