About Us

Leadership Anchored in Experience. Driven by Mission.

The Excellerator is supported by an experienced Board of Managers and a mission-driven team committed to strategic leadership and lasting impact

Meet the Leaders Behind the Mission

A Team Built On Experience, Vision & Strategic Networks

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Darrin Redus

CEO

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Curtis Holis

COO

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Monique Winston

Chief Resource & Development Officer

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Destini Brodi

Investment Principal

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Asia Davis

Executive Assistant & Program Manager

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Mark Merkel

Consultant

Kala Gibson | Chairman

Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer

Fifth Third Bank

Ed Rigaud | Emeritus

President & CEO

EnovaPremier

Calvin Buford

Partner

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Bob Castellini

Chairman

Castellini Management Company

Brendon Cull

President & CEO

Cincinnati Regional Chamber

Michael Fisher

Managing Director

Winding Way Advisors & Investors

David Foxx

CEO & Owner

D. Fox Enterprises

Tedd Friedman

Attorney

Katz Teller

Marina Mazzini

SVP F&A Global Feminine Care

P&G

Darrin Redus Sr.

CEO

Minority Business Accelerator

Scott Robertson

Chairman

RCF Group

Steve Shifman

Executive Chairman

Michelman