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What do you do in your new position as executive chef at Local 127?
I have the staff do a deep clean along with myself. We all scrub every nook and cranny together. It’s a great team-building exercise, and you get a feel for and know your new co-workers. In this business, as a leader you need to be willing to do everything it takes. It builds camaraderie and you see who is lazy!   

What do you like best about this job?
Eating amazing food every day and having the ability to be exposed to so many ingredients. Teaching what I have learned to others.
 
What's great about living/working in Cincinnati?
It’s a tight group of chefs and everyone knows one another—makes it fun. The amazing purveyors and farmers we get to work with. The Reds!

What part of town do you live in, and what do you most like about the neighborhood in which you live? 
I live in Licking River in Covington. It's a beautiful historic district that’s close to downtown, and I can walk to work. I cross the Roebling bridge every day and see the Queen City.

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What do you do in your new position at Roadtrippers?
It’s a startup! A bit of everything. We experiment. We fail. We learn. We repeat this until we hit on something. It’s like panning for gold. We are looking for those one or two nuggets of learning about our customer that lets us do Big Things. It’s fun!
 
What do you like best about this job?
Roadtrippers is about planning your “Great American Roadtrip." To plan travel is to dream. We’re a company of dreamers and misfits who love road travel; who’ve decided we can change for the better how people discover America. How cool is that?
 
What's great about living/working in Cincinnati? 
Cincinnati is so unique. Its influence on the rest of America is completely underrated. Yes, it’s an awesome place to raise a family. Cost of living is not crazy here. But with OTR, it’s finally attracting young folks who are craving a hip, urban environment. It’s been a missing piece of our puzzle that’s finally falling into place. We also have a parade for our baseball team every spring! Who does that?
 
What part of town do you live in, and what do you most like about the neighborhood in which you live?  
Mason. Yeah, OK. Suburblandia. But it’s great. I’ve been really impressed by the way they’ve managed the growth from being a very popular suburb. Ever been to the community center? Or the high school? Yeah, it’s big, but the level of services they offer is amazing. I’ve lived in Atlanta suburbs, and have seen how suburbs can really struggle with growth. Mason is a case study in how to manage it well. And the commute? Again, ever been in Atlanta traffic? The Mason-Cincy commute is nothing in comparison.

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What do you do in your new position at Roadtrippers?
I work on Roadtrippers.com, our web application for planning road trips and discovering awesome places to visit.
 
What do you like best about this job?
How quickly we can add a cool new feature, or fix an obnoxious bug, and then get that improvement in front of our actual users. Users who are not shy about e-mailing us their opinions of our product. Before moving to Cincinnati, I worked for one company where it could literally take years for the work we did to end up in front of our customers. Here at Roadtrippers, it only takes a few hours or days.
 
What's great about living/working in Cincinnati? 
There is always something interesting going on, especially in the summer, when it seems like there is at least one festival or outdoor concert happening every single day.
 
What part of town do you live in, and what do you most like about the neighborhood in which you live? 
My wife and I moved downtown in June, and we love our location. We walk to Reds and Cyclones games, we walk to the Aronoff, we walk to Fountain Square, and we walk to bars and restaurants. Once it warms up, I will probably start walking to work. I feel a lot happier (and healthier) when I can walk to most of my daily activities. The only time I really need to drive anywhere is to buy groceries in Newport or Hyde Park.  As more people chose to move downtown, I'm optimistic that even that drive will one day not be necessary.

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Mercy Health Appoints Peter Owendoff President of the Mercy Health Foundation 

Mercy Health, which provides quality care with compassion in your neighborhood through its network of care, announces that it has appointed Peter Owendoff President of the Mercy Health Foundation. Owendoff assumed his role on January 21 and is responsible for raising and directing funds toward advancing and improving health care at Mercy Health. 

“Peter has a proven track record in fundraising, capital giving, planned giving and strategic capital campaigns. His expertise will help the Mercy Health Foundation raise funds that support Mercy Health’s mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus by improving the health of our communities with an emphasis on people who are poor and under-served,” says Yousuf J. Ahmad, Mercy Health Market President and CEO. 

Owendoff comes to the Mercy Health Foundation from Cincinnati’s Xavier University, where he served as Executive Director of Major Gifts since 2005. He managed the major gifts team that helped raise more than $200 million dollars toward Xavier’s To See Great Wonders Capital Campaign. He also managed key solicitations for the University President and Vice President for University Relations. 

Previously, he served as Xavier University’s Regional Director for Development from 1998-2005 with responsibility for the southern region of the United States. He has also held a marketing and sales position supporting Xavier with The Superlative Group in Cleveland. 

Owendoff earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Xavier University. He lives in the Indian Springs neighborhood in Sharonville with his wife Lisa, who is originally from Blue Ash. 

Mercy Health makes compassionate quality health care easy to help you be well in mind, body and spirit. Mercy Health has been serving Greater Cincinnati for more than 160 years. Mercy Health provides an integrated network of leading physicians, compassionate caregivers, comprehensive services and exceptional care at more than 140 locations across the region. The Mercy Health network of care includes five award-winning hospitals, senior living communities, primary care and specialty physician practices, outpatient centers, social service agencies, fitness centers and a variety of outreach programs. Truven Health Analytics has named Mercy Health hospitals as the only Greater Cincinnati hospitals to earn national top 100 ratings, placing them among the best hospitals in the nation. Truven has also named Mercy Health as one of the nation’s Top 15 health systems. Mercy Health is part of Catholic Health Partners, the largest health system in Ohio and fourth largest employer. To learn more visit, e-mercy.com and engage in the conversation via Mercy Health’s social media channels (@mercy_health on Twitter and Mercy Health on Facebook). 

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What do you do in your new position at CR Architecture + Design?
I work with the retail group to provide accurate drawings for remodels and new builds for our clients.  

What do you like best about your job?
Working in retail allows me to collaborate with other architects and designers in a relatively fast-paced environment. This allows for an array of different challenges every day.

What's great about living/working in Cincinnati?
The biggest things for me are the professional sport teams; Cincinnati Bengals and Reds. My family is from Cincinnati, so this is home for me.

What neighborhood do you live in, and what do you like about living there?
Harrison, Ohio. My family and I just recently built a new house in Crosby Township. We moved there because we are kind of out of the city but still close.

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What do you do in your new position at Roadtrippers?
I work on the Roadtrippers web application, helping build out features and fixing bugs.
 
What do you like best about this job?
The new learning experiences, and the opportunity to be involved in a great product. 
 
What's great about living/working in Cincinnati? 
Being able to watch the city develop. It’s awesome to be able to see new shops, restaurants and bars pop up. It’s wonderful to be able to be a part of that, working at a local startup and helping fuel that growth.

What part of town do you live in, and what do you most like about the neighborhood in which you live? 
I live in Northern Kentucky, Fort Wright to be more specific. I really like the area that I live in. It’s a great location, close to just about everywhere I need to go. It’s close to work, only about a 15-20 minute drive to work.

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What do you do in your new position at CR Architecture + Design?  
I am working as an architectural designer on the CR retail team.
   
What do you like best about your job?
CR provides a great work environment and I feel that I have quickly become a part of the team. I am looking forward to the opportunity to expand my knowledge base working with CR’s group of talented individuals.
    
What's great about living/working in Cincinnati?
I am excited to be back in my home state where I can continue to pursue my career goals while being closer to my family.

What neighborhood do you live in, and what do you like about living there? 
I live in the Mariemont neighborhood. Mariemont is a quiet, friendly neighborhood with quick access to downtown Cincinnati, making it a great place to live. My husband and I enjoy taking walks with our dog through the nearby town center. We are also close to city parks and the bike trail, giving us the opportunity for many outdoor activities throughout the year. 

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What do you do in your new position at CR Architecture + Design?
Concept Design, Space Planning, FFE Selection    

What do you like best about this job? 
The variety of tasks and projects we get to work on. We are a newer team within CR, and that allows for significant growth potential within the firm and the industry.

What's great about living/working in Cincinnati?  
The rich history and culture make Cincinnati unique and exciting. There are tons of activities to participate in around the city.

What neighborhood do you live in, and what do you like about living there? 
West Chester, Ohio. It seems to be very peaceful and calm in the area we live, a nice change at the end of the day from the busy city.

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Bleuzette Marshall Named UC Chief Diversity Officer
University of Cincinnati President Santa J. Ono has appointed Bleuzette Marshall as UC’s Chief Diversity Officer, effectively immediately. Marshall, who holds three degrees from UC, including a Ph.D. in educational studies, will serve on the President’s Cabinet and the President’s Executive Committee. 

“Since assuming the role of Interim Chief Diversity Officer in January 2013, Dr. Marshall has worked tirelessly to build enduring relationships across the institution as well as within the broader community,” Ono said. “In the process, she has developed an unmatched understanding of the university’s opportunities, issues and organizational dynamics. Every step of the way, she has proven herself to be a gifted listener, a strategic thinker and, most importantly, a trusted partner. I am confident that Dr. Marshall will take our diversity and inclusion efforts to the next level.”

A University of Cincinnati alumna, Marshall has worked at UC and the UC Foundation for nearly 21 years, starting in Ethnic Programs and Services, at the African American Cultural and Resource Center, and in development at the UC Foundation. Since 2004, her work at the Foundation has taken her from Director of Development to Senior Director of Development. Since the inception of the position of Chief Diversity Officer in 2007, she has assisted that office and the President’s Diversity Council.

“As a respected member of the UC administration with more than two decades of experience in advancement, alumni affairs, diversity and inclusion, facilitation, organizational development, project management, student affairs and teaching, Bleuzette has gained an awareness of UC culture that will be essential in moving our university forward as we continue to implement the Diversity Plan,” Ono said.

Ono noted that Marshall had led several successful fundraising initiatives benefiting the Darwin T. Turner Scholars Program, developed an affinity-based giving program for African American alumni, and served as a key organizer of the Onyx & Ruby Gala—a formal recognition ceremony honoring distinguished alumni of color. She also developed a system of accountability to enhance diversity and inclusiveness practices throughout the university, designed and co-chaired the university-wide diversity conference for three years, and conducted and analyzed a university-wide diversity assessment.

“I’m thrilled by the opportunity to serve my alma mater in such a meaningful way and am excited by the possibilities that lie ahead to better our best. I look forward to continuing my work with university and community members to make UC the model of inclusive excellence,” Marshall said.  

On January 20, Marshall was honored with the King Legacy Award at the 39th annual King Legacy Awards Breakfast hosted by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Coalition and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center at the Freedom Center. 

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What do you do in your new position at REPP?
Design and front-end development for our site, along with the other marketing materials REPP does. 
 
What do you like best about this job?
The ability to work on one product and make iterations. I also enjoy working with a small passionate team. 
 
What's great about living/working in Cincinnati? 
Cincinnati has a great sense of community, specifically the tech and startup community. 
 
What part of town do you live in, and what do you most like about the neighborhood in which you live? 
Currently living in Mariemont. Mariemont is great because it is close enough to the city but still has the little-town feeling to it.

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What do you do in your new position at Roadtrippers?
I work on a team that develops the Roadtrippers iOS app. I spend a majority of my day problem solving and writing code. I’ll also test and debug any problems that are found with the app.

What do you like best about this job?
Definitely the environment. Everyone I work with is laid back and easy to get along with, yet they’re very passionate about their work. This leads to a nice mix of getting work done while having fun at the same time. You sort of feel closer to everyone here. It’s not like a standard workplace where you go to a holiday party out of obligation. Here, you go to a holiday party because you want to hang out with everyone. Also, our office is located in an old brewery in OTR. The combination of an old brick building being furnished with modern technology is really interesting. 

What's great about living/working in Cincinnati? 
There are so many reasons I love this city. The amount of history this city has fascinates me. I’m always trying to learn anything I can about Cincinnati. I’m originally from a small, “dead” town in northeast Ohio. There wasn’t much to do there and I grew up thinking that was the norm. I was blown away when I moved to Cincinnati and saw how much there was to do. There are so many locally owned restaurants and shops, and you can always find some form of entertainment. Above all, nothing beats going to Reds and Bengals games. Having actual local sports teams (competitive ones, too) to root for is all a sports fan like me could ask for.

What part of town do you live in, and what do you most like about the neighborhood in which you live? 
I live in the Pleasant Ridge area. I like it because it’s really close to everything. I can get to Kenwood, Oakley or Hyde Park in five minutes, and downtown is only a short 15 minutes away. The people in my neighborhood are friendly, and the old German architecture of all of the houses is amazing to look at. No two houses are the same.  

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Mercy Health, which provides quality care with compassion in your neighborhood through its network of care, announces it has appointed Amy Frankowski, MD Chief Network Integration Officer. 

In her new role, Dr. Frankowski will: 

• Lead the strategic development of a high-value network of providers and facilities for Mercy Health 

• Lead the development of population health initiatives that will produce higher quality health care at a lower cost 

• Engage with physicians and other providers across Mercy Health’s network to improve the value of the health care Mercy Health provides. This includes leading the Mercy Health Clinical Integration Oversight Council (CIOC) .

• Develop relationships with payers and employers in the region 

Previously, Dr. Frankowski served as chief medical officer of Mercy Health Select, the first and only accountable care organization (ACO) in Greater Cincinnati, and the senior medical director of clinical integration for Mercy Health Physicians. 

“Since joining Mercy Health Physicians in 2010, Dr. Frankowski has played an integral part in developing population health initiatives such as our patient-centered medical home program, care coordinators and physicians’ quality program and ensuring our employed physician group is clinically integrated with Mercy Health,” says Dan Roth, MD, Mercy Health’s chief medical officer and president of Mercy Health Physicians. “That experience will serve her well as she leads Mercy Health’s further integration efforts that will coordinate patient care across conditions, providers, settings and time so that we provide patient-focused, effective, high-quality and timely care to each of our patients every time.” 

Randall T. Curnow, Jr., MD, Vice President of Medical Affairs for Mercy Health Physicians, assumes the responsibilities of Dr. Frankowski’s previous role of medical director for clinical integration for Mercy Health Physicians. 

Mercy Health makes quality health care easy to help you be well in mind, body and spirit. Mercy Health is a premier health care provider that has been serving Greater Cincinnati for more than 160 years. Mercy Health provides an integrated network of leading physicians, compassionate caregivers, comprehensive services and exceptional care at more than 140 locations across the region. The Mercy Health network of care includes five award-winning hospitals, senior living communities, primary care and specialty physician practices, outpatient centers, social service agencies, fitness centers and a variety of outreach programs. Truven Health Analytics has named Mercy Health hospitals as the only Greater Cincinnati hospitals to earn national top 100 ratings, placing them among the best hospitals in the nation. Truven has also named Mercy Health as one of the nation’s Top 15 health systems. Mercy Health is part of Catholic Health Partners—the largest health system in Ohio and fourth largest employer. To learn more visit, e-mercy.com and engage in the conversation via Mercy Health’s social media channels (@mercy_health on Twitter and Mercy Health on Facebook).

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What do you do in your new position at CR Architecture + Design?
I'm responsible for managing, designing and implementing project designs and documentation for the firm's hospitality division. As part of my role, I am responsible for working with the client and project staff to fully complete the design process and take it from initial concept into the built environment.

What do you like best about this job?
The ability to lead others and further my passion for detailing and design. I also enjoy being able to mentor others in the field of detailing and documentation.
    
What's great about living/working in Cincinnati?
I enjoy the bigger city atmosphere, combined with a more rural feel. I especially like that, within a few minutes from downtown, you can be practically in the country.

What neighborhood do you live in and what do you like about living there? 
Cincinnati, Anderson Township. I enjoy living in Anderson, because it is close enough to downtown and has a great school system.

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What do you do in your new position at Roadtrippers?
Add to or repair the web app at Roadtrippers.com. Primarily, that means programming in Ruby or Javascript. I also get to use a suite of neat tools for testing, monitoring and collaborating.
 
What do you like best about this job?
The culture balances a fun, positive, connected atmosphere with being totally focused on the quality and experience of the project. It’s evident in the product. 
 
What's great about living/working in Cincinnati?
There’s so much going on here! The restaurants are better, the shops are bigger, there are museums, a zoo and several of my favorite music venues.
 
What part of town do you live in, and what do you most like about the neighborhood in which you live?
I live in Hyde Park area. I’ve really enjoyed the snow and Christmas decorations on all the gorgeous homes. When it warms up, I’m really looking forward to exploring the area on foot and checking out the local coffee and art spots.

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What do you do in your new position?
I am responsible for lead generation, as well as the creation and implementation of new marketing campaigns in order to spread brand awareness and bring in new business. 

What do you like best about this job?
I love being able to make a living doing something I’m passionate about. I can use my creativity to my advantage. I love having such great co-workers that are not only friendly, but accommodating and open-minded. It makes for an amazing atmosphere.

What's great about living/working in Cincinnati? 
Cincinnati has a lot of growth potential and opportunity in general. It’s great to be a part of this workforce and to help the city grow, and it’s also a great place to raise a family. There are plenty of things to do and see in a small city with “big city flare.” I’m living in a place that is constantly evolving, but it will always still feel like home.

Where do you live and what do you most like about the neighborhood in which you live? 
I live in a small neighborhood just on the outskirts of the city limits, and it’s great to see the area constantly changing with new developments, but all the friendly faces stay the same.