2024 Annual Meeting Program

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On behalf of the OMSDC & Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, we welcome you to the 2024 OMSDC Annual Meeting. As we gather today, both in person and virtually, we stand on the threshold of an inspiring day, filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and collaboration.

Our theme serves as a cornerstone for our collective journey towards fostering economic equity within the business landscape. This event is designed to bring together our vibrant community of minority business enterprises, corporate partners, and advocates who are dedicated to driving economic growth and innovation. Our aim is to provide a platform for meaningful connections, share industry insights, and celebrate a renewed and strengthened partnership.

We hope you leave today's event feeling empowered, informed, and connected. We aspire for each attendee to forge meaningful relationships that will propel their businesses forward and feel an even deeper sense of belonging within our MBE community.

OMSDC & Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership

GEORGE R. SIMMS President & CEO OMSDC

ABIGAIL W. KOFETE Chair, OMSDC Board of Directors Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Global Procurement Cardinal Health

BELINDA MATTHEWS-STENSON Vice President, Business Inclusion Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce

2024 Annual Meeting Co-Chairs

CHRISTOPHER CHE Co-Chair, 2024 Annual Meeting MBEIC Chair, OMSDC President & CEO Transworld Supply Network

BONNIE BAKER-TATTERSHALL Co-Chair, 2024 Annual Meeting Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Kettering Health

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THE NEW YOU A SPECIAL THANK YOU The OMSDC extends heartfelt gratitude to the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce for their invaluable partnership in orchestrating the 2024 Annual Meeting. Today's event could not have achieved its remarkable success without the steadfast support and collaborative spirit of this esteemed partner.

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9:00 AM

Networking Breakfast | Dayton Contemporary Dance Company

10:00 AM

Annual Meeting Kickoff & Keynote Speaker Kala Gibson

11:00 AM

Women’s History Month Celebration | Leadership Reports 2024 Strategic Plan

12:00 PM

Lunch & Legacy MBE Panel

1:30 PM

Breakout Session One

2:30 PM

Breakout Session Two

3:30 PM

Corporate Roundtable

4:30 PM

Networking Social

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Kala Gibson serves as executive vice president, head of Business Banking and chief enterprise corporate responsibility officer. In Business Banking, he oversees strategic planning, operations, sales force, credit fulfillment and product development for Fifth Third clients with annual revenues up to $20 million. In December 2020, he added oversight of the Bank’s Community and Economic Development efforts, including Community Reinvestment Act lending and investment, and environmental, social and governance efforts. He’s chairman of the Bank’s Executive Diversity Leadership Council. Kala joined Fifth Third in 2011 as a senior vice president and Business Banking executive for Eastern Michigan. He started his career at Comerica Bank in Detroit and has over 29 years of experience in retail, community and small business banking; middle market and asset based lending; and credit administration.

Kala earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Grand Valley State University and an MBA from Michigan State University.

Kala serves on the board of the National Urban League and National Minority Supplier Development Council. He also serves on the Executive and Finance committees of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. He’s board chair of Mortar, a Cincinnati urban entrepreneurship organization, and a member of the ArtsWave board of trustees. Kala has received several awards for his civic and professional contributions, including the Michigan Chronicle’s Men of Excellence and Crain’s Detroit Business 40 Under 40.

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Mayor Jeffrey J. Mims, Jr., has served Dayton since 2014, bringing over 35 years of educational service, including roles with Dayton Public Schools and the Ohio School Board. A Vietnam veteran and dedicated community volunteer, Mims champions education and quality of life improvements in Dayton. He holds degrees from Central State University and Wright State University and has earned multiple community service awards.

Appointed as Chief of Social Impact & Opportunity at the Ohio Department of Development in 2023, Ron C. Todd II previously served as Governor Mike DeWine’s Minority Affairs Liaison. In his role, Todd spearheads minority community engagement and advises on policy to empower Ohio communities. Todd earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ohio Dominican University and received a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace certificate from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business.

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Abigail W. Kofete Chair

Jilson R. Daniels

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Global Procurement

Cardinal Health

Vice President, Economic Equity The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority

Christopher Che MBEIC Chair

Carl Satterwhite Cincinnati MBEIC Vice Chair

President & CEO

Che International Group Transworld Supply Network

Treasurer

President & CEO RCF Group

Felica Clark

Mark Cunningham

Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Metroparks Toledo

Vice President - Director of Economic Inclusion, OH | MI | W. PA Gilbane Building Company

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Tasha M. Wood Secretary Supplier Diversity Manager NiSource

Carla Cobb VP - Director of Supplier Diversity Fifth Third Bank

Milton McIntyre

Berlon Hamilton

Toledo MBEIC Vice Chair

Director, Supplier Diversity Cleveland Clinic

Owner Peak Electric Inc.

Jonathan D. Mitchell Partner BakerHostetler

Johnathan Dawkins Procurement Manager Turner Construction

Carlton D. Dean, III Columbus MBEIC Vice Chair President Evolve Global Logistics

Kimberly Martinez-Geiring Cleveland MBEIC Vice Chair

Clifford A. Bailey

President & CEO KLN Logistic Corporation dba AIT Worldwide Logistics.

President & CEO TechSoft Systems, Inc.

Yolanda Ortiz-Parker Director, Indirect Sourcing, Supplier Diversity & ESG STERIS Corporation

April Tyler

Thomas J. Winston

Shannon Puhl

Senior Director, Fabric & Home Care Procter & Gamble

President &CEO Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority

Director, Supplier Enablement & Contract Compliance Nationwide

Stephanie Burton

Hazana Rivers

George R. Simms

Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Manager The Kroger Co.

Small Client Business Executive Hylant

President & CEO Ohio MSDC

Adrian Taylor Director of Diversity Premier Health

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This enlightening panel discussion features esteemed Legacy Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) who have not only carved niches for themselves within their respective industries but have also set benchmarks of success and resilience.

This panel aims to spotlight the journey, challenges, and victories of these pioneering businesses, providing attendees with a rich tapestry of experiences that underscore the significance of diversity, innovation, and perseverance in the business world.

This panel is not just a session but a celebration of achievement, diversity, and the enduring spirit of minority businesses.

CLIFFORD A. BAILEY President & CEO TechSoft Systems, Inc.

CARL SATTERWHITE

CRYSTAL KENDRICK

AL WOFFORD

MBEIC Vice Chair, Cincinnati Region

MBEIC Asst. Vice Chair, Cincinnati Region

President & CEO CDO Technologies

President & CEO RCF Group

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Moderator

President The Voice of Your Customer

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Dive into an engaging roundtable discussion featuring key leaders committed to diversity and inclusion within their supply chains. This interactive session is designed to open dialogue between corporate representatives and MBEs, focusing on current trends, challenges, and opportunities in developing robust, mutually beneficial partnerships.

This roundtable is a unique opportunity to directly engage with corporate allies who are eager to support and collaborate with minorityowned businesses. Whether you’re looking to initiate corporate partnerships or strengthen existing ones, this session will provide valuable insights and connections to help propel your business forward.

Moderator

BELINDA MATTHEWS-STENSON Vice President, Business Inclusion Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce

ANDY BUTLER

ICY WILLIAMS

GINA MCFARLANE-EL

LISBETH LUNDSTEDT

Vice President, New Business

Diversity and Inclusion Manager Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project Walsh Kokosing

CEO Five Rivers Health Center

Director, Supplier Diversity and Sustainability Nationwide

Procter & Gamble

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In a dedicated segment of our Annual Meeting, the Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee will provide an update on its activities, accomplishments, and future initiatives aimed at amplifying the voices of our certified MBEs. This briefing is essential for learning about opportunities for deeper engagement.

KIMBERLY MARTINEZ-GIERING Cleveland Region President & CEO KLN Logistics

MILT MCINTYRE

Toledo Region

President Peak Electric

Fifth Third Bank’s Stephanie A. Smith will present a dive into the crucial topic of attacks on DEI during this session that underscores the leverage case for business diversity and supplier diversity. Amidst growing challenges and skepticism towards diversity initiatives, this discussion will explore the multifaceted benefits of DEI, presenting a strong business case for fostering diversity within organizations and across supply chains.

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CHRISTOPHER CHE MBEIC Chair

President & CEO Transworld Supply Network

CARL SATTERWHITE Cincinnati Region

President & CEO RCF Group

CARLTON DEAN III Columbus Region

President Evolve Global Logistics

STEPHANIE A. SMITH Senior Vice President & Chief Inclusion Officer

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“Power of Working Together – Ecosystem Partnership” The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), Minority Business Development Division (MBDD) and OMSDC have united with local community partners in a collaborative effort to establish an MBE Ecosystem. This partnership aims to advance the Vision of Economic Equity in the State of Ohio.

ANA BADILLO Operations Manager Minority Business Development Agency

JELANI K. JOHNSON Director, Dayton Region Minority Business Assistance Center

JONATHAN DAWKINS

YOLANDA ORTIZ-PARKER Co-Chair

Director, Indirect Sourcing, Supplier Diversity & ESG STERIS Corporation

Director of MBE Services OMSDC

VALERIA CUMMINGS SWOPE Development Manager City of Cincinnati – Department of Economic Inclusion

Co-Chair

Procurement Manager Turner Construction

ERIC A. WESTLEY MODERATOR

VALARIE WILLIAMS Supplier Development Manager State of Ohio - Minority Business Development Division

MANDIE DEWINE Supplier Diversity Manager OhioHealth

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BELINDA MATTHEWSSTENSON Vice President, Business Inclusion Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce

JELANI K. JOHNSON Director, Dayton Region Minority Business Assistance Center

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