Jason Leyda, President, has been in the banking industry in the Cincinnati area since 1990 in a variety of roles. He is currently the Vice-President & Director of Commercial Deposits at LCNB, in Lebanon, Ohio.

He believes that to be fulfilled one must be involved within your community. Not only is he involved with Cincinnati Center for Autism, but he is also a board member of the Southwest Ohio Chapter of the Association of Financial Professionals and is involved with his home church of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish. He and his wife Brenda have lived in Liberty Township since 1993 where they raised three kids.

Arnold Finkbine, Vice-President, is a native of Hamilton, Ohio. He currently serves as the Managing Partner of the law firm Williams & Finkbine Co., LLC, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Arnold's legal practice focuses primarily in the areas of insurance defense litigation, corporate and non-profit advisory, and personal injury. He is licensed in Ohio and Federal Court and has significant experience representing individuals, corporations, and non-profits in matters relating to insurance claims and coverage, employer/employee liability, transportation liability, construction liability, and other legal matters.

Stephanie Maher, Treasurer, is Vice President/Commercial Lender with WesBanco Bank. She has been in the banking industry since 1998 starting in Retail Management with a locally based bank. She has worked at one of the largest banks in the country and has been in Business Banking and
Commercial Lending helping business owners and property investors with all of their lending needs since 2011.

Stephanie and her husband Carey live in Deerfield Township and they have  raised four wonderful kids between the two.

Shelly Ruberg, Secretary, is an Integration Business Partner/Program Manager at Kroger, one of the nations largest grocery retailers. She is in charge of managing budget, resourcing, and scope/schedule for several large scale projects. 

Shelly has a Masters Degree in Global Business Management from the University of Phoenix and is PMP Certified. She is also a Certified Change Management professional and has her Six Sigma Green Belt. 

Chris Galish is a parent representative to the board and a long-time CCA parent and board member.  She is too modest to write this bio herself, so I get to say whatever I want!  She's amazing - she serves on every committee, volunteers the labor of herself and her family members for every work day or project and donates to every campaign.  If you need something done or need to figure out the best way forward - talk to her.   Her son Alex has been a CCA student since 2003. 

Mike Meyers has over 25 years of real estate and construction experience, and he brings a wealth of knowledge to TradeLane Properties. As  Senior Vice President, Market Officer, Mr. Meyers oversees the Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Louisville markets and plays a key role in driving growth and success within this region. He is responsible for formulating and implementing strategic initiatives, identifying new market opportunities, and developing business expansion plans. Additionally, Mr. Meyers builds client relationships, negotiates real estate transactions, and maximizes profitability within his market.

Previously, Mr. Meyers held the position of Vice President and Cincinnati Market Officer at Prologis (NYSE: PLD). As the Market Officer, he was responsible for capital deployment, leasing, and management of a 12.3 million square foot portfolio, consisting of approximately 122 customers and 53 buildings. Leading a team of ten real estate professionals, Mr. Meyers oversaw all local operations and strategic initiatives.

Prior to his role at Prologis, Mr. Meyers served as Senior Vice President and Market Leader for DCT Industrial Trust (NYSE: DCT). In this capacity, he led a team of experienced real estate professionals in deploying capital into attractive acquisition and development opportunities, as well as managing and leasing the company's portfolio in the Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Louisville markets.

Mr. Meyers received an associate degree at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College in Construction Management. He was previously engaged in the Cincinnati Chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association and the University of Cincinnati Commercial Real Estate Roundtable.

Beverly Smith currently serves as a statewide family and children consultant for individuals with disabilities in early intervention, preschool and school age throughout Ohio. She is a full-time instructor for Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky in the department of early childhood and special education.

Ms. Smith has a long history of serving individuals with disabilities in Southwest Ohio where she previously served as Director of Children’s Services for the Hamilton County Board of DD. In her role as Director, Ms. Smith was an active participant at the state level serving as President of the Ohio Association of Services for Children for 4 years. Ms. Smith received the Leadership award and most recently the Kay Brown Legacy award for her work in Southwest Ohio to create services and supports for individuals with autism as recognized by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, the Cincinnati Autism Society and the Regional Autism Advisory Council which she created twenty years ago.

Michael Meade is currently responsible for leading Setco's Sales Company's global finance, IT, and accounting organizations, that include operations within the United States, Mexico, Taiwan, China and India.  

Previously Mike worked for Ashland Inc., for nearly 15 years where held he various executive roles such as Director of Financial Reporting and Assistant Controller.  He brings with him over 25+ years of experience in both public and corporate accounting as well as executive financial management and strong technical accounting expertise.  He earned his BSBA from The Ohio State University and holds his Certified Public Accountant Certificate in the state of Ohio. 

Mike also graduated from Elder High School and resides in the Cleves area with his wife and children.  He is active in various autism organizations and his local church parish.  His hobbies include a daily vigorous exercise routine, various sporting activities and overseeing the schedule of three active teenagers. 

Caroline Bove joined First Financial Bank in 2015 and have since found her niche in working with Public Fund Entities. During her time as a Public Funds Officer, Caroline has earned the trust and respect from her clients and have been able to save many public fund entities time, money, and peace of mind. Caroline is a Vice President and Certified Treasury Professional with a passion for assisting clients find the best solution for their needs.

Caroline received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Florida State University and went on to play professional golf prior to her career in banking. Caroline resides in the Lebanon area with her husband and two children. Growing up with an autistic brother, Caroline is excited to be able to give back to the autism community.

Jacob Stammen has been in the commercial and corporate real estate industry for over a decade. Currently, he is a broker at SqFt Commercial located in Cincinnati, Ohio where he has assisted client's with the corporate real estate portfolio, completing projects in over 36 states. Jacob is a Member Associate of the Society of Office and Industrial Realtors and is a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a degree in Economics.