PARTNERS

We can’t overstate the importance of our Partners. They help provide exceptional programming that our members, guests, and Cincinnati-area businesses tell us they value so highly. They also enable us to operate with increasing excellence via technologies and services we would not be able to afford directly.

Thank you to our 2024 Advisory Board Members!

2024 ADVISORY BOARD

Ali Kelly
Content Marketing Manager
Clark Schaefer Hackett

Having spent the last decade working in advertising, Ali has business development and marketing experience that spans both online and offline channels. She spent the bulk of her career working for Empower, a media agency headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, doing B2B agency marketing as well as B2C marketing, partnering with brands like American Standard and Tempur Sealy International. In addition to her time at Empower, Ali worked for Elevance Health (parent company of Anthem, Inc.) leading martech and data strategy for their member onboarding campaign.

In her current role she leads content marketing strategy and execution for Clark Schaefer Hackett, a top 100 advisory and accounting firm with offices across Ohio, Northern Kentucky, Michigan and Mumbai. 

In 2020 and 2023 Ali and her team were recognized by Campaign US Magazine as Corporate Communications & Marketing Team of the Year, as well as in 2022 with two gold and one silver local ADDY Awards. 

Trey Shipp
Vice President, Marketing
SageSure

Trey leads the Marketing team at SageSure, emphasizing data-driven strategies, impactful brand engagements, and a deeper understanding of the market. With nearly two decades of marketing experience in both B2B and B2C landscapes, he excels as the Vice President of Marketing. Trey’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown College, an MBA in Business Administration and Management from Lakeland College, and a Graduate Certificate in Marketing Strategy from Cornell’s Johnson Graduate School of Management. He is a lifelong learner, holding two professional certifications: the Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP) from the Digital Marketing Institute and the Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) from the American Marketing Association. Known for his unique blend of creativity and strategy, along with an analytical mindset, Trey adeptly fosters innovative thinking within his team. His leadership focuses on driving sustainable growth, both in measurable results and in nurturing lasting relationships.

Margaret Weiner
Associate Director
University of Cincinnati

Margaret Weiner is an art director and brand manager at University of Cincinnati. An unabashed cerebral thinker fueled by curiosity and possibility, she enjoys digging in at the intersections of intellection and imagination. In addition to her project-specific work at UC, Margaret co-hosts quarterly creative and brand workshops and dedicates her time and expertise as a graphic design mentor. In her life outside of the office, Margaret enjoys getting muddy at the pottery wheel and in her vegetable garden.