Guardian Savings Bank President Brett Blackwell is Corporex’s new chief financial officer, the development and investment firm announced Tuesday. “As we transition to a partnership investment strategy, it’s imperative to have a strong leadership team in place to help our organization continue to navigate through constant change,” said Corporex Chief Operating Officer Nick Heekin. “Brett […]
Category: New Faces
Alexandria welcomes new city clerk
Alexandria officially swore in longtime city employee Stephanie Tarter as city clerk at Thursday’s city council meeting. Tarter currently works as the assistant city clerk and will assume her new duties on October 1. “I have no doubt that Stephanie’s going to do a wonderful job,” said councilwoman Susan Vandlandingham. Tarter will fill the role […]
New leaders named to NKY Tri-ED Board of Directors
Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation, also known as Tri-ED, announced that three new business and community leaders have joined the Board of Directors, along with three members named to new officer positions. Changes to the board’s officer slate include DBL Law Partner Jim Dressman moving from the position of treasurer to vice chair; Brandstetter […]
NKU announces new assistant VP of development
Northern Kentucky University recently announced Shelly Deavy as the next assistant vice president of development. A Northern Kentucky University alumna, Deavy will begin her new role as assistant vice president on Sept. 12. She comes to NKU from the University of Cincinnati Foundation, where she served as assistant vice president of development. Prior to her […]
Local Meals on Wheels chapter announces new board members
Meals on Wheels Southwest Ohio & Northern Kentucky announced two new faces on its board.
Wenzel Whiskey to debut new Proprietors’ Blend
Wenzel whiskey will be debuting their new, locally brewed whiskey — called the Proprietors’ Blend — next weekend. On Sept. 10 at noon, Wenzel will be releasing 150 bottles of the first whiskey to be blended in Covington since Prohibition at their blending warehouse at 15 Tobacco Alley. Bottles will be available for $150 plus […]
New three-month program designed to retain talent in NKY
A new initiative from the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce aims to assist employers in retaining top talent and growing the next generation of leaders. Encounter NKY announced its first 25 participants to take part in the inaugural fall cohort. Developed out of the Leadership NKY Class of 2019 in an effort the help address […]
New Chipotle location opens in Florence
The city of Florence cut the ribbon on a new Chipotle location on Turfway Road on Monday. The new Chipotle location on Turfway Road marks the third Chipotle in Florence, with a fourth location in nearby Union. The other two locations in Florence are on Dream Street and Mall Road. The new location is open […]
Eimer promoted on NKY Workforce Investment Board
Correy Eimer has been named associate director of Workforce Development of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District and director of the Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board.
Frisch’s Big Boy announces new CEO
The 75-year-old American comfort food restaurant, Frisch’s Big Boy, announced Friday that the restaurant chain’s new chief executive officer is James Walker. “Fewer and fewer restaurant brands today have the kind of legacy that Frisch’s Big Boy has,” Walker said. “The people of Cincinnati and surrounding areas have an emotional connection with this brand. As […]

