Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub is honored to welcome three new members to its Board of Trustees. Terms will begin in October. The new members are Melisse May, Jackie Reau, and Byron Stallworth.

“These three accomplished members may be new to our board, but they will hit the ground running,” said Board Chair Becky Riegelsberger. “Two already have extensive experience with Flywheel as coaches and volunteers, and the third is an accomplished entrepreneur with deep connections across the region and beyond”.

Flywheel is grateful for the service of two board members who will end their terms at our October meeting. Neil Tilow, former CEO of Talbert House will be stepping off the board after three terms as he scales back his schedule. Also stepping away is Amber David , as her role at Fifth Third Bank moved her to Chicago.

“Neil and Amber were critical to bringing Flywheel into its current role, as a critical link between social impact and new venture in the startup ecosystem,” said Executive Director Laura Randall-Tepe. “Their guidance was critical as I began in my role just 16 months ago. They deserve so much credit for opening the doors that have allowed us to grow in size and impact.”

Flywheel also welcomes new Advisory Board member Robert Brinkley of Fifth Third Bank.

**Melisse May**

Melisse is the owner of Lead from Insights LLC, a consulting company focusing on helping businesses create consumer preferred products and services with sustainable business models. Melisse is a long time Flywheel volunteer. She has served as a coach and a trusted advisor and strategist, taking on project leadership supporting Flywheel’s Executive Director.
***Melisse retired from Procter and Gamble where she had a long career in Corporate New Ventures and Future Works.***

Jackie Reau

Jackie Reau is CEO of Game Day, a media and marketing agency, she co-founded with former ESPN Anchor Betsy Ross in 2002. Reau has served as an adjunct faculty member at University of Cincinnati and Xavier University, and is active in the community serving on the boards of the Mount St. Joseph University, Ohio University Foundation and YWCA Greater Cincinnati. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in sports administration from Ohio University.

Byron Stallworth

Byron Stallworth is the Founder of Inclusion Building Solutions LLC., providing drone aided assessments of large commercial buildings to identify maintenance needs. He is also the Chair of the City of Cincinnati Planning Commission and served on the Board at Green Umbrella

Byron has an esteemed record of success in building a more sustainable and equitable community throughout is career. He has also been a Flywheel Coach; most recently in our 2023 Elevate Equity Cohort. Byron is a proud UC Bearcat and a graduate of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.

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