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Board of Directors

The Board works at a high level to ensure the Chamber effectively serves as the voice for NEO LGBT business and their allies.
David Rabinsky (He/Him)
David Rabinsky - Ritz Carlton, Director of Social Catering
BOARD PRESIDENT, Plexus Chamber of Commerce David is the Director of Social Catering at The Ritz-Carlton. His responsibilities include booking all ...
Brian Schultz (He/Him)
Candid, Director of Partnerships
BOARD PRESIDENT, Plexus Education Foundation Brian (he/him) elevates & expands Candid’s reach across the Midwest region as well as key national rel...
Nolan Andersky (He/Him)
Avery Dennison, DEI Marketing
Nolan has 11+ years of marketing, digital & strategy experience from diverse industries. Focus in brand and digital marketing, inclusive marketin...
Isaac Báez (He/Him)
Isaac Baez , Manager, Primary Prevention and At-Risk Populations
Isaac is the Engagement and Inclusion Coordinator for Stark MAHR. His responsibilities are centered on the improvement of Cultural and Linguistic C...
Steve Courington (He/Him)
En@ble Growth LLC, Founder & Principal
In my 35 years working in Fortune 500 companies, I've been fortunate to participate in some amazing growth stories.  I've also seen leaders and o...
Alex Cruz (He/Him)
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty, REALTOR®
Alex Cruz (ABR, GRI, CNE, AHWD) is a highly accomplished REALTOR®, bringing over a decade of retail management and business operations experience f...
Jessica Davis (She/Her)
Cleveland Cavaliers, Senior Manager, Youth Basketball Operations
She is the Manager of Cavs Youth Basketball Operations  & CEO of GameHer, that connects women in gaming. 
Lynn Heine (She/Her)
Lynn Heine, Public Sector Consulting Manager
Lynn has a combined total of over fifteen years auditing and compliance experience. She has attained the educational credits necessary to sit for t...
Daniel Hollowell (He/Him)
Oswald Companies, Sr. Benefits Data Analyst
Dan has utilized Plexus as a resource in his past ventures in helping to implement LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Groups and wants to strengthen that p...
Shanelle Johnson (She/Her)
JumpStart Inc., Deal Flow Associate
Shanelle Johnson serves as the onboarding resource for applicants seeking services from JumpStart and its network of partners. Her role involves ...
Steven Licciardi (He/Him)
Steven M. Licciardi - Morgan Stanley, Financial Advisor/Portfolio Management Director
Steve is a First Vice President, Portfolio Management Director and co-founder of The 200 Public Square Group at Morgan Stanley.  With more than 30 ...
Katie McLaughlin (She/Her)
Frantz Ward LLP
Katie focuses her practice on the representation of management in all aspects of labor & employment law. 
Luz Pellot (She/Her)
Xerox, Software Analyst
Luz is a skilled software consultant with Xerox Corporation for more than 20 years where she currently holds the position of Business Systems Ana...
Jordyn Stevenson (He/Him)
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, ERG Leader
Passionate about optimizing global supply chain processes and fostering diversity within corporate environments. 
Michelle Tomallo (She/Her)
FIT Technologies, Chief People Officer | Co-founder
BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS - Michelle is Chief People Officer at FIT Technologies, a full service Managed IT Services firm headquartered in downtown C...
Shannon Waffen (She/Her)
Thrive Coaching & Consulting, Founder
Shannon is an uplifting encourager that facilitates others to know they belong, are enough & matter through Positive Human Resources strategies &...
April Walker (She/Her)
Philanthropy for the People, Founder & CEO
April  is a nonprofit & foundation consultant, equity & social justice champion, writer & speaker.
Avery Ware (He/They)
Avery Ware
Through teaching, writing & podcasting, Avery is dedicated to a liberatory pedagogy that centers marginalized groups. 
Asha Zayn (They/Them)
Bounce Innovation Hub, Director, GROW
Asha directs Bounce Innovation Hub's three GROW programs focused on supporting entrepreneurs in all stages of business activation.