How RockBridge’s commitment to generosity helps its community thrive
Pillar Award Finalist James T. Merkel president and CEO RockBridge (614) 246-2400 | www.rockbridgecapital.com RockBridge has a long history of commitment to serving its community and helping those in need. The hotel investment firm’s philosophy is that the strength and success of the community in which its employees live and work is highly dependent on […]
How Ken Peters has set up a culture of giving at Mettler Toledo
Pillar Award Finalist Ken Peters CEO Mettler Toledo (614) 438-4798 | www.mt.com In 2011, Mettler Toledo set a generous goal of $100,000 in employee pledges for central Ohio area agencies. It exceeded that goal by raising more than $103,000 and, combined with a company match, donated a total of $207,000 to the community. The Children’s […]
How Fahlgren Mortine helped cyclists meet their goal for cancer research
Pillar Award finalist Neil Mortine president and CEO Fahlgren Mortine www.fahlgrenmortine.com | (614) 383-1500 It takes a lot of strength and conditioning to be able to ride a bike 180 miles. When you add the responsibility of raising $1,800 as you physically prepare for such an endeavor, it can become quite a challenge. Fahlgren […]
How Fifth Third Bank invests in the Columbus community
Pillar Award Finalist Jordan A. Miller Jr. president and CEO Fifth Third Bank (614) 744-7661 | www.53.com As a long-standing supporter of the Columbus community, Fifth Third Bank — led locally by President and CEO Jordan A. Miller Jr. — has shown its commitment to the community by investing in local businesses, organizations and efforts […]
How Dan Pierce and employees Systems Evolution Inc. support Cincinnati’s children
Pillar Award Finalist Dan Pierce founder and CEO Systems Evolution Inc. (513) 459-1992 | www.sysev.com Systems Evolution Inc. is a close-knit company, which is why its employees were hit hard when a tragic accident changed the life of one their own. After a 2005 bicycle accident took the life of 10-year old Josh Helfrich, […]
How Larry A. Sheakley inspires his workers to give back to the community
2013 CIN Pillar Pillar Award for Community Service Finalist Larry A. Sheakley CEO Sheakley (800) 877-2053 | www.sheakley.com Larry A. Sheakley, owner and CEO of the business services company Sheakley, leads by example. Dedicating a phenomenal amount of time and energy to community service initiatives and nonprofit work, Sheakley’s altruistic actions motivate his employees […]
How Power Net Global employees volunteer their time
Pillar Award Finalist Bernie Stevens president and CEO PowerNet Global (800) 860-9495 | www.powernetglobal.com PowerNet Global understands the best way to contribute to its local communities is to offer its employees the opportunity to volunteer their time. To encourage community involvement, the communications provider gives charitable paid time off, which allows employees to appropriate […]
How Paycor takes care of each other
Pillar Award Finalist Bob Coughlin CEO Paycor Inc. (800) 381-0053 | www.paycor.com One of Paycor Inc.’s most important guiding principles is “taking care of each other.” The payroll processing company created its own community service program, Community Partners, to coincide with the principle. The grassroots program encourages employees to take care of the Greater […]
How Tom Keckeis ensures Messer Construction is a good Cincinnati neighbor
Pillar Award Finalist Tom Keckeis president and CEO Messer Construction Co. (513) 242-1541| www.messer.com Messer Construction Co. CEO Tom Keckeis believes in leading by example. Keckeis has always recognized that giving back to the community is important and that it is essential to take part in the community where one lives and works. Throughout […]
How Bob Kissel ensures concerted company effort at KDM P.O.P Solutions Group
CIN Pillar Award Bob Kissel president KDM P.O.P. Solutions Group (513) 769-3500 | www.kdmpop.com KDM P.O.P. Solutions Group, led by President Bob Kissel, operates a committee to ensure a concerted company effort is being made to raise funds for local charities and nonprofit organizations. During the first quarter of 2012, the committee selected the […]