The Carnegie, a theater and arts center in Covington, recently appointed a new Development Director, Ben Leham, who will be in charge of fundraising and other efforts to grow the organization beginning in October. Leham currently works as a development professional with the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati, where he manages the center’s annual gala […]
Category: New Faces
St. E announces new VP of diversity, equity and inclusion
Northern Kentucky’s largest healthcare provider recently announced the hiring of their newest vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion. Chris Johnson assumed the role on July 24. Johnson is tasked with supporting St. Elizabeth’s efforts to provide culturally competent care to patients at all times and recruit, develop, promote and retain an inclusive workforce. Prior […]
PCA Architecture now Emboss: Newport firm rebrands to usher in new era of leadership
After over 40 years in business, Newport-based PCA Architecture has rebranded to better represent the firm’s leadership and culture moving into the future, according to a press release. Founded in 1980 by Andrew Piaskowy and Ralph Cooper, PCA Architecture designed some of the most recognizable buildings in Northern Kentucky, like the The DBL Law Monarch […]
The Carnegie in Covington welcomes new curator
The Carnegie, a theater and arts organization in Covington, announced the addition of a new member to its curatorial team, Sso-Rha Kang, in a recent press release. Kang previously worked as the director of galleries and outreach for Northern Kentucky University. “Sso-Rha has been one of the most exciting curators in this region for several […]
New stops added to region’s B-Line bourbon tour
The B-Line has added two new stops. Those interested in checking out Northern Kentucky’s self-guided bourbon tour can now add Pensive Distillery Company in Newport and Augusta Distillery in Augusta to their lists. Founded in 2018, the B-Line is Northern Kentucky’s off-shoot of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, which highlights the work of 28 bourbon distilleries […]
BE NKY announces new board of directors members
BE NKY, a local economic development company, officially added Covington Mayor Joe Meyer and the CEO of North America’s branch of Prysmian Group, Andrea Pirondini, to its board of directors at its July meeting. Kenton County Fiscal Court Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann appointed Meyer to the board, and Campbell County Fiscal Court Judge/Executive Steve Pendery appointed […]
Clark Schaefer Hackett hires new Chief Information Officer
Business advisory and CPA firm Clark Schaefer Hackett has announced the hiring of their new Chief Information Officer, Kevin Staton. The firm has offices in both Cincinnati and Fort Mitchell. Staton comes to Clark Schaefer Hackett from Empower, where he served as VP of Information Technology. He also previously led the technology department at the […]
Ludlow swears in new police officer
Ludlow swore in its newest police officer, Thomas Finke, this month at the city council meeting. Finke comes from a family of law enforcement professionals and said at the council meeting that he understands what it takes to do the job. “He is a smart and hard-working young man who we believe will be a […]
Alexandria café fuses fun of board games with love of coffee
“I love to cook, I love to bake, I love games, and I love the family-oriented feel.” Owner of Main Street’s Bored Game Café, Priscilla Brownfield, got her home-based processing license in 2018 and started baking cupcakes, cheesecakes, and loaves of bread in her home. That spawned a desire to open her own bakery or […]
BE NKY announces new officers, board members
BE NKY, previously known as Northern Kentucky Tri-ED, made changes to its board of directors, appointing a new chair and adding three new members. Jim Dressman, a partner at DBL Law in Covington, takes over for Tom Banta, who will continue serving on the board. Dressman will serve as the board chair for two years. […]

