The Kenton County Public Library has appointed Rachel Tobin to serve as its director of human resources. Tobin brings 25 years of experience from the private, public and consulting sectors to the role, according to an announcement from the library. Tobin will assume the role from the previous HR Director, Lisa Denham, who recently retired […]
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Horizon Community Fund launches new chapter with name change
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky has rebranded as Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky. The Horizon Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that allows donors to support their preferred nonprofit or charitable effort by offering the option of making endowed or non-endowed gifts. Horizon’s mission is to unite resources to improve the quality of […]
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Perfetti Van Melle names new VP of Human Resources
Erlanger-based Perfetti Van Melle, an international confectionery manufacturer, announced the hiring of a new vice president of human resources. Leticia Vescovi will serve in the position for Perfetti Van Melle’s Americas business unit. She will report directly to Sylvia Buxton, president and CEO of the unit. The newly created role reflects the company’s expanded presence […]
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Property manager chosen for One NKY Center, Sparkhaus
The Northern Kentucky Port Authority has chosen international real estate services company Cushman & Wakefield as the property manager for its two flagship projects in Covington: the OneNKY Center and SparkHaus. “We are honored to have been selected by the NKY Port Authority to provide property management services for these prime Northern Kentucky assets,” said […]
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Leadership Kentucky 2025 class stacked with Northern Kentuckians
Northern Kentucky featured prominently in the 2025 class of Leadership Kentucky, a nonprofit educational organization. “Leadership Kentucky’s 2025 flagship program consists of seven, three-day sessions between June and December, where participants gather to gain insight on the Commonwealth of Kentucky, its challenges and opportunities,” according to a press release from the organization. “Throughout the sessions, […]
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Leadership Kentucky welcomes new directors from NKY
Leadership Kentucky, a nonprofit educational organization, welcomed three new members from Northern Kentucky to its board of directors last week. The new members are: Trey Grayson, Robert Heil and Rhonda Whitaker-Hurtt, who are from Florence, Fort Thomas and Crescent Springs, respectively. Grayson is an attorney and served as the Kentucky Secretary of State from 2004 […]
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Horizon Community Funds adds two staff members
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky has added two new staff members as it looks to expand its outreach and internal operations. Dawn Denham has been named director of marketing and engagement, while Ashleigh Luebbers joins the organization as operations and communications coordinator. “We are thrilled to welcome Dawn and Ashleigh to our growing team,” […]
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Drees Homes announces new southeast regional president
Fort Mitchell-based Drees Homes, one of the largest homebuilders in Greater Cincinnati, announced the hiring of a new executive. Randy Mickle is joining Drees as the company’s new southeast regional president after the retirement of longtime executive Dave Hausfield. Mickle previously served as a division president of Miami-based homebuilder Lennar. As the newly appointed Southeast […]
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Meet Kenton County Animal Services’ new director
Kenton County Animal Services officially welcomed Kelly Sauer as its new director on May 5. “Born and raised in the Cincinnati area, Sauer brings more than a decade of hands-on experience in animal welfare and a deep commitment to building a safer, more compassionate community for people and pets alike,” according to a press release […]
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West Sixth announces new Rosé Crusher seasonal special
West Sixth Brewing, a Kentucky-based brewery with a location in Covington, will release a brand new seasonal special this Friday called Rosé Crusher, “a 5% ABV innovative cider brewed with apple, grape, peach and elderberry juices that masterfully combines these flavors to create a refreshing sip reminiscent of a classic Rosé wine,” according to a […]