Mr. Bracy E. Lewis – 2009
Mr. Lewis was one of the first African Americans in the City to break through the banking industry’s “Ivory Tower” to become a Senior Vice President, head of the Private…
Mr. Virgil E. Brown – 1997
Since January 1979, Mr. Brown has been serving as a commissioner of Cuyahoga County, Ohio. He has been serving as president of the board of commissioners since November 1980. He…
Mr. William F. Boyd, Sr. – 1995
William Francis Boyd was born on February 7, 1915, on East 38th Street and Central Avenue in Cleveland, OH. He moved with his parents, Elmer F. and Cora S. Boyd…
Mr. Booker T. Tall – 1987
Mr. Booker T. Tall. (Dec 12. 1928 - Feb 13. 1994) had a varied career as a teacher, businessman, and politician, but he is best remembered for a lifetime of…
Dr. Charles S. Modlin – 2015
In 1983, Dr. Modlin graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., with a degree in chemistry. He received his medical school education at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, graduating…
Mr. Leon Bibb – 2014
Raised in Cleveland's Glenville area, and a graduate of Glenville High School on the city's east side, Bibb’s broadcasting career began during his student days at Bowling Green State University…
Dr. R.A. Vernon – 2013
Dr. R. A. Vernon is the founder and senior pastor of The Word Church, the largest and fastest growing church in the history of Cleveland, Ohio and one of the…
The Honorable Frank G. Jackson – 2012
Jackson is the son of an African-American father and an Italian-American mother. Jackson grew up in the Kinsman and Central neighborhoods. After graduating from Max S. Hayes High School, Jackson…
Mr. Randell McShepard – 2011
Randell McShepard was elected vice president - public affairs in October 2007. He is primarily responsible for coordinating external and governmental affairs for the company. His duties also include managing…
Ms. Louise J. Gissendaner – 2009
Ms. Louise J. Gissendaner serves as Senior Vice President and Director of Community Development for the Northeastern Ohio affiliate of Fifth Third Bank, a state member bank headquartered in Cincinnati…