Eric Kearney
Independent Director &President/CEO at Greater Cincinnati | Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce
- Role
- Investor at Qca Ventures
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Eric Kearney
My professional career spans across business, law, politics, and media.I am an independent director for companies that operate with substantial government regulation (banking, telecommunications, and insurance): Union Savings Bank, Red Fiber Holdings, and OCC Health Benefit Program.As the President and CEO of the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce, I lead an economic development organization that serves and represents more than 600 Black-owned businesses in the region. I am passionate about creating a more equitable and inclusive business environment for our members and partners. I leverage my skills and experience in chambers of commerce, government relations, investing, and lobbying to advocate for policies and programs that support the growth and success of entrepreneurs and business owners.I am licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court and the Ohio Supreme Court. I am a partner in a law firm specializing in government relations. Also, I served as Ohio Senate Minority Leader and as a member of the National Finance Committee for Senator and President Barack Obama. Additionally, I founded a newspaper publishing and media company, KGL Media, that focuses on African American issues and perspectives. I am also the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, where I help shape the chamber\'s strategy and initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the state\'s business community.
Experience
Investor
Jan 2018 — Present
Investor in Queen City Angels
Education
Wharton Executive Education
Building A Business Case
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Directors’ Consortium Board of Directors for Public/Private Corporations
Dartmouth College
A.B., English Language and Literature/Letters
Harvard Business School Executive Education
Audit Committee in a New Era of Governance
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Directors’ College
University of Cincinnati College of Law
J.D., Law
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