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Kenton County Judge/executive Kris Knochelmann was recently recognized by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber as its Policy Maker of the Year.
CinUSA Policy Maker of the Year, Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann, with CEO Jill Meyer (provided photo)
In presenting Knochelmann with the award, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber CEO Jill Meyer delivered the following remarks:
“Your Cincinnati Chamber has a long history of collaborating and advocating with elected officials for good regional policy – and it continues.
Our government affairs team is making strategic connections to develop new and innovative legislation that, when enacted, will lead to better transportation, better and more inclusion talent attraction, and better economic development policy – building an even stronger region for business.
In recognition of this focus, the Cincinnati Chamber is again presenting our Policy Maker of the Year Award, recognizing a government official who has worked to enhance the region’s competitiveness by developing and strongly supporting policies related to economic development, transportation and inclusion.
This year, we recognize a man who has…
- Prioritized the rebuilding and expansion of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor
- Led the restructuring of the CVG Board, which has resulted in major wins for the entire Cincinnati region
- Focused on enhancing economic development opportunities in Kenton County and the region
- Consolidated 911 dispatch centers in northern Kentucky to improve services and increase government efficiency
- He’s actively fighting the region’s opioid crisis
- Works collaboratively with local governments throughout the region
- And strongly believes in and pursues regionalism in all that he does.
- He is a lifelong resident of Kenton County – and a friend and colleague to many on both shores of the river.
Please join me in honoring the Cincinnati Chamber 2018 Policy Maker of the Year, Kenton County Judge Executive, Kris Knochelmann.”
Pastor promoted to senior government affair manager
Pastor
Carrie Pastor, a four-year veteran of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, has been promoted to Senior Government Affairs Manager. Ms. Pastor will continue leading local and federal advocacy as the Cincinnati Chamber expands its government affairs efforts throughout the region.
Prior to joining the Cincinnati Chamber, Ms. Pastor worked in Public Affairs for the Union League Club of Chicago and as an assistant to the president for the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning. Pastor earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy from Michigan State University and a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University.
“Carrie’s knowledge and expertise of legislative issues and the process has proved to be an invaluable resource for Cincinnati Chamber members and government partners,” said Brendon Cull, senior vice president and COO of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. “Her relationships and policy knowledge have led to significant wins for the region and its businesses.”
The Cincinnati Chamber’s Government Affairs team develops and advocates for innovative and smart policies related to economic development, transportation and inclusion. It strategically connects leaders and policy makers to strengthen the region’s competitiveness.
