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

Kala Gibson | Chairman

Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer
Fifth Third Bank
Ed Rigaud

Ed Rigaud | Emeritus

President & CEO
EnovaPremier
Calvin Bulford

Calvin Buford

Partner
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Bob Castelini

Bob Castellini

Chairman
Castellini Management Company
Brendon Cull

Brendon Cull

President & CEO
Cincinnati Regional Chamber
Micheal Fisher

Michael Fisher

Managing Director
Winding Way Advisors & Investors
David Foxx

David Foxx

CEO & Owner
D. Fox Enterprises
Tedd Friedman

Tedd Friedman

Attorney
Katz Teller
Marina Mazzini

Marina Mazzini

SVP F&A Global Feminine Care
P&G
Darrin Redus

Darrin Redus Sr.

CEO
Minority Business Accelerator
Scott Robertson

Scott Robertson

Chairman
RCF Group
Steve Shifman

Steve Shifman

Executive Chairman
Michelman