Black Professionals of the Year

Vanessa L. Whiting, Esq. is the President of A.E.S. Management Corporation, a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchisee in Northeast Ohio. (A.E.S.). A.E.S. employs over 350 Cuyahoga and Summit County residents at…

Robyn is an attorney for the law firm of Thompson Hine. She is a member of Thompson Hine's Executive Committee, as well as the former Cleveland office Partner-in-Charge, and the…

Erskine (Ernie) Cade is a Partner with Strategic Health Care (SHC) and Strategic Government Relations (SGI Group), legislative and regulatory affairs firms well respected for expertise in public policy and…

As president of Cuyahoga Community College, Dr. Alex Johnson focuses on strengthening the college's 50-year mission of providing high-quality, accessible and affordable educational opportunities and services. Since becoming president in…

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…

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 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…

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…

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 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…