A seasoned business leader with more than 47 years of experience, including a long career with Siemens Industry. Throughout his career, Jim has built a reputation for strong relationships and effective team leadership. For the past 15 years, he has also been deeply committed to helping young people build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed. Jim brings LEAD Training a valuable combination of industry expertise, workforce knowledge, and a genuine passion for preparing the next generation.

With over 30 years of senior and executive-level corporate management experience, with expertise in sales, business development, leadership, and organizational growth. Throughout his career, Carlin has been passionate about mentoring others and helping individuals and organizations reach their potential. He has served as a longtime Certified SCORE Mentor and has supported countless entrepreneurs in getting their start. Carlin brings extensive business experience, a strong community network, and a commitment to helping the next generation develop the skills and confidence to succeed.

Jude Johnson brings more than 30 years of experience in human resources, education, training, and workforce development. In his role with the City of Cincinnati, Jude helps lead and facilitate the City’s Career Pathways Initiative, which connects young people ages 14–24 to employment, internships, entry-level career opportunities, entrepreneurship, and pathways into public service. Throughout his career, Jude has focused on helping individuals develop the skills, connections, and confidence needed to succeed in the workplace.

An accomplished business and communications leader with more than two decades of experience in marketing, public relations, brand strategy, and organizational leadership. As a leader of Cristofoli-Keeling, Inc., Ann has helped organizations strengthen their brands, communicate effectively, and build meaningful connections with their communities. Ann is also deeply engaged in Cincinnati’s nonprofit community and has served in leadership roles with organizations including the Cincinnati Art Museum, Aviatra Accelerators, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, and Cancer Family Care. She brings extensive experience in strategic communications, community engagement, and philanthropy.

An accomplished finance and business leader with extensive experience in accounting, operations, strategic growth, and organizational leadership. Her career has included public accounting, nearly two decades as Chief Operating Officer of an investment consulting firm, and her current work supporting businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Greater Cincinnati. Mary Kay is also actively engaged in the community and brings a passion for strengthening organizations, developing relationships, and creating opportunities for others.

With over 40 years in education, his extensive background spans roles as a superintendent, district administrator, building principal, college/career-readiness director, and athletic director. Throughout his career, he has guided state, regional, and local bodies to provide strategic oversight and ensure effective policy implementation. He holds a B.A. from Anderson University along with a Master's degree and advanced licensure from the University of Dayton and Xavier University.

Teresa Majchszak brings more than 30 years of experience in human resources, consulting, corporate training, recruiting, and organizational development. She holds a master’s degree in Human Resource Management and has spent much of her career helping organizations strengthen their teams, develop talent, and create effective workforce systems. Teresa currently serves in a senior human resources leadership role with E-BEAM Services and has been a passionate advocate for building career pathways into manufacturing.