Leading with Impact
Finding your purpose is not always limited to a single moment. More often, it is shaped over time through experience, mentorship and a willingness to invest in others. In this June issue, we highlight stories of men who are doing just that.
At the heart of this theme is the work of Terrance Bacchus and My Brother’s Keeper Cincinnati, an organization focused on helping young men build confidence, develop life skills and envision a future filled with possibilities. By addressing barriers and creating a true sense of belonging, the program is changing lives in meaningful ways.
June 2026
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Mark Andrea | mark.andrea@citylifestyle.com
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Amanda Stout | amanda.stout@citylifestyle.com
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Karen Andrea
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Purpose also shows up in how we continue to serve. Leaders like David Deitrick, Randy Kuvin and Bob Leslie demonstrate that impact does not end with a career transition. Whether through music, public service or workforce development, they found ways to give back and create opportunities for others.
That same focus on preparing the next generation is evident at Archbishop Moeller High School’s Burns Innovation Hub, where students gain real-world experience in business, engineering and entrepreneurship. By connecting learning with purpose, these young men are equipped with both knowledge and confidence as they look ahead.
Each of these stories reflects a simple yet powerful idea. Purpose is not only about what we accomplish, but also how we help others move forward. This month, we also want to extend our appreciation to the fathers, mentors and role models who have helped guide us along the way. Their influence is felt in ways both big and small. Happy Father’s Day to all who lead with purpose and make a difference every day.
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1: Mar Snedacker performed in Mason High School’s production of “Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy.” 2: Avery Belschner, Aashita Srivastava and Katherine Robiglio sing “Bless This Show.” 3: Jonathan Gochoel pictured as Curtis, with backup from Jacob Polak and Lucas Clay. 4: Senior Nick Hughes stars as Monsignor O’Hara. 5: Xyris McClain, Sarah Cejka and Penny Hastings raise their voices. 6: Artist Kelsey Haver painted a beautiful mural on the wall of the former car wash behind Mason Dance Center. 7: The Mason Dance Center mural adds a bright, happy touch of
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Learn how a Mason resident is leading an organization focused on changing young men’s futures.
Opportunity can change the trajectory of a life. For young men, it can start with something as simple and powerful as having someone show up, believe in them and help them envision a future they may not yet see.
That’s the mission behind My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Cincinnati, a local nonprofit equipping young men in high school with the tools to succeed in school, build financial confidence and step into leadership with purpose. Now approaching its fifth anniversary, the organization continues to grow its impact across Cincinnati Public Schools.
At the center of the program is President and Mason resident Terrance Bacchus, whose leadership is rooted in both experience and conviction.
“We are focused specifically on graduation rates within Cincinnati Public Schools,” Terrance explains. “But it’s not just about the diploma. It’s about giving these young men a place of belonging and helping them understand what’s possible.”
Part of a national initiative but independently operated, MBK Cincinnati has a clear local focus: reduce absenteeism, increase graduation rates and prepare students for life beyond high school.
Its flagship program, Wealth Achievers, is a multi-year experience designed to walk alongside students as they grow. Beginning in
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10th grade, participants explore vision setting, communication and financial literacy—topics that can shape long-term success. Students can receive stipends for consistent participation, reinforcing both responsibility and real-world skills.
“We talk about everything from how money works to how to invest and protect it,” Terrance shares. “If we’re going to teach them how to make money, we also offer them opportunities to earn it.”
By 11th grade, the focus shifts to career readiness: resume writing, interview preparation, networking and exposure to professional environments like the Federal Reserve Bank and local businesses. Seniors return as alumni mentors, creating a powerful cycle of encouragement.
“One of our former students walked in and told the younger guys, ‘If you stick with this, you’re going to love it and it will change your life,’” Terrance recalls. “We didn’t ask him to do that. That’s when you know it’s working.”
MBK Cincinnati President, Terrance Bacchus.
While the results are encouraging— with nearly 200 students completing the program and graduating—Terrance points out the obstacles many still face. Some students miss school to care for siblings. Others struggle with transportation or access to necessities.
“If they’re not in school, they’re not going to graduate,” he notes. “So we’re trying to remove those barriers and create systems that actually support them.”
That work extends beyond the classroom, as MBK Cincinnati partners with community organizations and leaders to address systemic issues and expand opportunity.
The mission is deeply personal for Terrance. “I grew up in poverty. I never knew my dad,” he shares. “I know what it’s like not to have a male role model, but I also know what it means to overcome those challenges.”
After a 34-year corporate career, he retired early to focus on MBK full time, while also speaking and writing about financial empowerment.
“I feel like if I can’t help those who sit where I once sat, I’m not doing what I’m here to do,” he reflects.
Though he has called Mason home for more than two decades and raised his two daughters, who graduated from Mason City Schools, Terrance is intentional about investing where the need is greatest.
“You don’t have to live in a community to make an impact there,” he emphasizes.
Their successes will be celebrated at MBK Cincinnati’s second annual gala this August at the Manor House in Mason. The evening brings together community leaders, supporters and students for dinner, a silent auction and stories that highlight the organization’s growing reach.
“It’s about raising money, yes,” Terrance explains, “but also honoring the people who have helped us get here and sharing what these young men are accomplishing.”
For those inspired to get involved, opportunities range from financial support to sharing professional expertise or donating auction items.
“Everybody can be an ally,” Terrance adds. “And you never know whose life your story or your support might change.”
At its core, My Brother’s Keeper Cincinnati isn’t just about helping young men succeed. It’s about reminding them they are seen, valued and capable of far more than they ever imagined.
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THREE LOCAL LEADERS SHARE CAREER LESSONS AND THEIR CONTINUED IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY.
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Bob Leslie, Founder of the MADE HUB for Manufacturing, started his career as a math teacher in the Peace Corps. His manufacturing journey began not with a long-term plan, but with an opportunity rooted in a family business.
While working as a computer programmer at IBM, his father-in-law, the founder of Hamilton Safe, offered him the chance to learn the manufacturing business. There he would spend nearly 25 years helping lead and grow the business.
“I began in an operations role, which means a little of everything. I was able to learn a lot about the manufacturing process and gain an appreciation and admiration for the people who do it,” shares Bob.
That appreciation inspired the co-founding of the MADE HUB for Manufacturing. Bob and his co-founders, Sherry Taylor and Chris Romano, worked together to create impactful solutions for small manufacturers.
“Our mission was based on problems that we dealt with at Hamilton Safe. First, small manufacturers, like many of our suppliers, have challenges obtaining workspace. Second, Mason is a great community, but finding people to hire who are willing to work with their hands is a recurring issue. We knew we needed to incorporate an educational aspect to the HUB,” Bob tells us.
One of the ways that comes to life is through the Skilled Trades Workshop, where high school students from Mason and Kings high schools are introduced to hands-on careers in fields such as construction, welding and electrical work. For Bob, receiving recognition like the City of Mason’s 2025 Community Impact Award is rewarding, but there is something extra special about facilitating this educational program.
“Watching high school kids walk into the shop, stow their cellphones by the door and not look at them for two hours is just thrilling to watch. I can’t say enough about Rick Boyle and the Creative Contracting team, along with Elite Welding and M/I Homes, who have partnered to enable this idea to come to life,” Bob enthuses.
Throughout his career, Bob has embraced change rather than resisting it. His advice for future generations reflects that same mindset.
“Don’t be afraid to pivot, make mistakes and learn from them,” he says.
For Bob, success isn’t defined by a single role or title. It’s measured by the opportunities created for others and the willingness to keep evolving along the way.
Randall “Randy” Kuvin
Warren County Treasurer | Treasurer.WarrenCountyOhio.gov
From the start, Randy Kuvin, Warren County Treasurer, understood not only what he wanted to do but also why it mattered.
“I was interested in math, numbers and finances,” he says, “but I also wanted to be in a position where I could help businesses grow, develop and be successful.”
That clarity led him to public accounting, and ultimately to a 40-year career with Flagel Huber Flagel CPA and Business Advisors. What began as an entry-level role evolved into a decades-long tenure as partner and managing partner.
For Randy, being a CPA was never just about the work itself; it carried a broader responsibility.
“I’ve always placed a great level of importance on the ‘P’ in CPA,” he explains. “It’s incumbent on all CPAs to be public, both in furthering the profession, and in helping the public have confidence in the financial information they’re seeing and the businesses they’re working with.”
That perspective has guided his involvement beyond the office, from supporting financial literacy initiatives to serving as a Deerfield Township trustee. It also led him to join the Mason Deerfield Chamber Community Development Corporation (MADECDC), where he serves as both a founding board member and the current board chair.
“It’s allowed me to help move projects forward that have been important to me for a long time, particularly the redevelopment of the Mason Mile.”
Now, in his role as Warren County Treasurer, Randy sees this chapter not as a departure from his career, but as a continuation of it, one rooted in service, trust and community impact.
For those who are interested in following a career trajectory similar to his, Randy advises a strategic approach.
“Consider where you want to be and what you want that to look like, and then figure out what building blocks will put you in the best position to accomplish your goals.”
David Deitrick
Maestro, Mason Community Band | MasonCommunityBand.org
David Deitrick had settled comfortably into retirement, spending his days researching genealogy and enjoying time with family. Then the call came to become the new Maestro of the Mason Community Band. After a 30-year career as a conductor in the United States Army, music wasn’t finished with him yet.
Serving its community since 1996, the Mason Community Band is a traditional symphonic ensemble that brings together musicians from across Greater Cincinnati. Their camaraderie is as evident in their sound as it is in their shared passion for performing.
“Performing good music with good musicians always gives me purpose,” David says. It’s a calling he discovered early in life. “My parents were Salvation Army officers, and music was an important part of our church experience,” he explains. “Everyone played an instrument and sang.”
From those early church services to the world’s most prestigious stages, David’s Army career took him far beyond what he imagined as a child. Over three decades, he performed and conducted across the country and internationally, representing the United States through music.
“While performing at Carnegie Hall and for six U.S. presidents were highlights, there were also many memorials and military ceremonies that were equally as meaningful,” he says. “You have a lot of responsibility in the Army at a very young age, and I think the personal growth over 30 years made me a better conductor and person.”
One performance David won’t soon forget was at the Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware. A few weeks before Christmas, a plane carrying Army soldiers went down in Newfoundland, causing immeasurable loss. “The Army Ceremonial Band and I supported the return of caskets to the U.S. for three days. It was demanding both physically and emotionally. You don’t forget an experience like that,” he shares.
Now, in his role with the Mason Community Band, David sees this chapter as more than a continuation; it’s a way to give back.
“I have been the beneficiary of the friendship and talents of many great musicians during my career,” he says. “This is an opportunity for me to repay all I have received.”
For music careers, David offers this reflection: “Life is too short to be unhappy doing anything. I hope I’ve made the lives of the musicians I worked with better, and that audiences have enjoyed our journey together.”
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PICKLE-BRINED CHICKEN WINGS SOAR TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH ALABAMA WHITE SAUCE.
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Pickle Juice Brined Wings
INGREDIENTS
• 2 pounds chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
• Pickle juice - enough to cover wings
• 1 – 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 6 tablespoons butter
• A few dashes of hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
I’ve spent years searching for the perfect wing flavor, never quite satisfied, until I heard a podcast suggestion: brining chicken wings in pickle juice. It sounded strange at first, but it yields incredibly tender and flavorful wings! Since then, I save pickle juice from every jar I buy just to recreate these beloved wings. If I run out of pickle juice, olive juice works too. I air fry mine, but if you don’t have an air fryer, cook them as you normally would. Don’t forget to toss them in a buttery dill sauce and try the Alabama white BBQ sauce for an extra layer of goodness!
1. Place chicken wings in a non-reactive container and pour pickle juice over chicken wings until completely covered.
2. Place it in the fridge and let it marinate, covered, for at least 8 hours.
3. Drain wings, discard pickle juice, and completely pat wings dry.
4. Put dried wings in a bowl and sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. Mix well.
5. Place wings in an air fryer basket, being careful not to crowd. Cook at 400 degrees for 28 minutes, turning every 8 minutes until crispy. If you don’t have an air fryer, bake them in the oven for 35 - 40 minutes at 400 degrees, flipping halfway through.
6. Melt the butter and add a few splashes of hot sauce of your choice and mix in a bowl. Add wings and completely cover with butter mixture. Sprinkle with fresh dill and toss a few times, and serve with my white barbeque sauce.
Alabama White BBQ Sauce
INGREDIENTS
• 1 ½ cups mayonnaise (I prefer Duke’s)
• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon pepper, coarsely ground
• 1 tablespoon Creole mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
INSTRUCTIONS
Whisk all ingredients together until blended. Dip your pickle juice-brined wings in this sauce and taste the joy! Store in the refrigerator for 1 - 2 weeks.
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Moeller High School students develop reallife skills in Burns Innovation Hub courses.
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Just like their peers, the young men of Archbishop Moeller High School are preparing for their future education and professional goals. In recent years, many Moeller students expressed interest in pursuing degrees in business and engineering, but needed clarity on specific career paths in these fields. This insight was crucial, prompting Moeller's administration to embark on five years of curriculum development, culminating last school year in the opening of the Burns Innovation Hub.
The curriculum is grounded in Moeller's educational philosophy of REALearning. Provost Christine Brookbank explains, “REALearning is intentionally focused on designing environments where young men can thrive. We draw upon decades of experience as an all-boys school regarding how young men learn best.”
The 17,000-square-foot Burns Innovation Hub embodies REALearning, offering Moeller students a place to explore career interests such as investment research, portfolio management, physical and digital prototyping, entrepreneurship, broadcasting and negotiations. All courses emphasize connecting students with instructors, peers and the community, engaging them as active learners.
“All hub courses aim to develop ‘Moeller Mindset' skills through performance-based tasks that exemplify that the learning process is messy and cyclical, requiring students to work in teams, overcome adversity and perfect their work through iteration,” notes Christine.
Karen Tlucek instructs the hub’s Investment Research and Portfolio Management Honors courses. Inspired by the University of Dayton Davis Center for Portfolio Management (which features a large student-run investment fund), the program gives Moeller students a competitive advantage and realworld experience.
Moeller’s Burns Innovation Hub: a modern learning space at the center of campus life.
Moeller’s Burns Innovation Hub.
Investment Research students examine financial health and outlook by analyzing balance sheets, income statements (P&Ls), cash flow statements and key metrics and ratios.
“Their focus is on communicating the story behind the numbers, rather than just the metrics themselves,” shares Karen, who brings to her role as instructor a corporate career spanning more than 20 years in finance and brand management, along with an MBA from Boston College.
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Students present their picks for the investment fund to an advisory board made up of industry leaders.
Students use professional tools such as Morningstar Direct to read reports and analyze company fundamentals to assess business strength and value. Their case studies often cover student-interest topics, such as comparing Monster to Celsius or examining nuclear energy investments related to AI. Course completion includes earning two financial certifications: Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals and Bloomberg Market Concepts.
In Portfolio Management Honors, students manage the Mercalde Family Student-Run Investment Fund, the nation's largest high school student-run endowment, to generate financial aid for future Moeller students. Teams research two to three S&P sectors, crafting and pitching investment recommendations to an advisory board of industry experts, many of whom are Moeller alumni.
“The board treats the students as young professionals and does not hold back when asking questions, which prepares them for college and their early professional journeys. The board challenges the students on risks and urges them to consider the whole story of the company beyond just the numbers,” Karen enthuses.
The students' portfolio has outperformed the S&P 500 benchmark with an average return of 25.2%. The fund is also unique because all investment recommendations undergo a full scrub using the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) guidelines to ensure alignment with Catholic values.
Knowing their efforts aid future students gives the young men a greater sense of purpose, reinforcing Moeller's Marianist education philosophy.
“Being in a class that benefits all of Moeller was the highlight of my time there,” says Gavin Vaughan, Class of '25 Portfolio Management Honors student.
Christine adds, “This process helps ensure students continue to view the world through an ethical lens and consider how to give back.”
Karen has witnessed the impact of these courses firsthand. She notes that her students are 10 years ahead in their knowledge and continue to check on the success of the investment fund post graduation. Recent graduates report that this experience gave them a competitive edge in their college pursuits, enabling them to engage confidently with third and fourth-year finance majors.
Only a year and a half after launching, The Burns Innovation Hub’s coursework is already providing students with a deeper, more confident knowledge base for their education and future careers.
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The Moeller Mission: Catholic. Marianist. Forming our Students into Remarkable Men.
Platinum Designated: Moeller is Ohio’s only Catholic all-boys high school with the College Board’s platinum designation, ranking its Advanced Placement program among the nation’s best.
Educational Philosophy: REALearning
Relational, emphasizing the importance of relationships with teachers, peers, alumni and colleagues.
Experiential, focusing on hands-on learning, problem solving and deep engagement in the learning process, moving beyond passive lectures.
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Moeller Mindset Skills
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• Purposeful Perspective Seeking
• Resourceful Resilience
• Collaboration & Communication
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MIKE JOHNSON HAS BUILT HIS LIFE AROUND ONE QUIETLY RADICAL IDEA: THE STANDARD YOU SET PRIVATELY IS THE ONLY ONE THAT MATTERS.
After eight years in the Air Force, a celebrated run on national television, and a health crisis abroad that sent him deep into supply chains and ingredient certifications most founders never touch, the result is Oshun — a luxury ritual brand built on provenance you can trace and integrity you can verify. In an exclusive conversation for the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Mike shares what it actually takes to build something worth putting your name on. Read the highlights below, then scan the QR code for the full episode.
Q: YOU BECAME A FAN FAVORITE ON THE BACHELORETTE AND THEN LEFT THE SPOTLIGHT. YOU MOVED TO MEXICO, LEARNED SPANISH, THEN COSTA RICA, AND BUILT A COMPANY. WHAT DID THAT EXPERIENCE TEACH YOU ABOUT HUMAN BEHAVIOR?
A: “If you’re a good person going in, that shows. If you’re not, that shows too. I also learned that people form this parasocial relationship with you — they assume things about you. When all actuality, different circumstances bring out different parts of who you are. I was on TV trying to find love. The kindness people were showing after felt a bit fake, because they wanted to be a part of something that isn’t who I am individually, but a part of what they saw on TV. And so I had to get away from everybody and everything and the noise.”
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Q: YOU JOINED THE AIR FORCE RIGHT OUT OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE. WHAT WERE YOU ACTUALLY RUNNING TOWARD?
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Q: WITH OSHUN, YOU OWN YOUR MANUFACTURING, YOU EMPLOY A CHEMIST, EVERY PRODUCT HAS A BATCH NUMBER TRACEABLE TO ITS ORIGIN DATE. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO GO THAT DEEP WITH THE BRAND?
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This conversation is just the beginning. Mike goes deeper into why he’s buying land up north, the family in the Philippines who prayed over his factory floor, and what he’d tell every person ready to stop performing and start building. Scan the QR code for the full, exclusive City Lifestyle interview on the Share the Lifestyle podcast.
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JUNE 5TH & 6TH
Miniature Society of Cincinnati's 47th Miniatures Show and Sale
Heritage Presbyterian Church-Mason | 4:00 PM
The Miniature Society of Cincinnati will host their 47th miniatures show and sale at Heritage Presbyterian Church in Mason. The event show hours are 4-7 p.m. on June 5 and 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. on June 6. Take advantage of free parking and a handicapped accessible building. Cincy-Miniatures.org
JUNE 7TH
Deerfield Handmade Market - Summer
The District at Deerfield | 11:00 AM
The Deerfield Handmade Market Summer event will be held at the District at Deerfield on June 7 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Guests and artists can enjoy over an acre of green space, surrounding restaurants and ample free parking. This free family-friendly event beautifully showcases local and regional artists. The-Arts-Alliance.org
JUNE 11TH
Sounds of Deerfield - The Eagles Project
Cottell Park | 7:00 PM
Deerfield Township and The Arts Alliance will host a fantastic performing arts series this summer featuring the best local talent. The Eagles Project performs on the lawn at Cottell Park with 50 West on site for adult beverage sales and a variety of food trucks available. Please bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. Find more information at DeerfieldOh.MyRec.com
JUNE 17TH
Lindner Center of Hope Free Community Education Series
Manor House | 6:00 PM
The Lindner Center will continue their Free Community Education Series on June 17, welcoming Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Brian Berendts, MSN, APRN-CNP, PMHNP-BC. Attendees can expect a discussion covering the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine, evidence supporting an optimized lifestyle and how it can reduce the need for psychiatric medications or enable lower effective doses. Reserve free tickets at LindnerCenterOfHope.org
JUNE 18TH
Warren County Parks
District Insect Safari
Pine Hill Lakes Park | 6:30 PM
Join a Warren County Parks District naturalist at Pine Hill Lakes Park to see how many insects you can catch! Participants will use nets for close-up inspection and all insects will be released at the end of the program. Feel free to bring your own insect net and remember to dress for the weather. For questions and registration, contact the Mason Community Center. ImagineMason.org
JUNE 26TH
Movie in the Park: "A Minecraft Movie"
Cottell Park - Grass Loop | 7:00 PM
Enjoy a free outdoor showing of “A Minecraft Movie” at Cottell Park on June 26. “Minecraft” is an imaginative tale of four misfits, pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs, blankets and snacks. Themed games and crafts are offered before the movie starts at 8 p.m. DeerfieldOh.MyRec.com
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