May 29, 2018: Annual Member Only Outing at Progressive Field

Event Details/Registration

 Join fellow FEI NEO members for a fun night out at Progressive Field when the Cleveland Indians take on the Chicago White Sox. Enjoy free access to the Club Lounge for complimentary food and soft drinks. The Club Lounge offers your typical game day fair as well as the Series Specials Station featuring entrees prepared by the stadium chefs and themed for visiting teams. There are plenty of HD-TVs throughout the Club so you will not miss a minute of the game.

Reserved seating in Section 328 – Right above the first base line offering excellent views of the entire field, scoreboard, and Cleveland Skyline.

Date:

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Time:

6:10 First Pitch

Cost:

FEI Members Only     $38.00
Cost includes both your game day ticket (located in section 328) and access to The Club Lounge for complimentary food and soft drinks (alcoholic beverages are extra)

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Chapter Administrator will email tickets by Wednesday, May 23.

May 17, 2018: Annual Spring Social

Event Details/Registration

Join us May 17th at Collision Bend Brewery. Recently named the Best Brewpub in the U.S. by the USA Today Reader Poll, Collision Bend is the perfect setting for a casual evening of food, drinks and networking. The evening begins at 5:30pm with a cocktail hour and tours of the brewery. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm.

Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018

Time:

  • 5:30pm – 8:00 pm
  • 5:30pm – Cocktails/Networking
  • 6:30 pm – Dinner

Location:

Collision Bend Brewing Company
1250 Old River Road
East Bank of the Flats

Cost:

FEI Members                                      Free
Guests of Members                           $40/pp

Strategic Partners                               Free
Guests of Strategic Partners            $40/pp

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April 17, 2018: Chapter Meeting

Keynote Presentation

Keynote Speakers: Andrej Suskavcevic, President & CEO, Financial Executives International

Andrej Suskavcevic was named President and CEO of Financial Executives International (FEI) and Financial Executives Research Foundation (FERF) in August 2015. FEI is the professional association of choice for senior-level corporate financial executives and the leading organization dedicated to advancing ethical, responsible financial management.

Mr. Suskavcevic brings more than 15 years of extensive association experience to his role at FEI. Having originally started his association management career with FEI, he was responsible for membership and Chapter relations, administrative services and new business development, rising to the position of Vice President, Operations. During his tenure he led the expansion of FEI’s member services specifically tailored to meet the needs of private company executives.

Prior to FEI, Mr. Suskavcevic was President and CEO of Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) where he successfully expanded the association by establishing an affiliate organization in the United Kingdom. He established Chapters and Sections to give CHA’s various constituents a voice in the organization and secured a partnership with the Society of Decorative Painters by providing management services for the Society and expanding member benefits for both organizations. Prior to joining CHA he served as Chief Executive Officer of the Commercial Finance Association (CFA), an association for the asset based lending and factoring community.

Mr. Suskavcevic holds the designation of Certified Association Executive (CAE) and is a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). He earned a B.S. in Finance from Montclair University and an M.B.A. from New York University’s Stern School of Business.

Professional Development Session

Presented by CBIZ Retirement Plan Services

“The Future of Retirement Plans”

Panel discussion moderated by Mike Swallow, CFA, CPA, AIF
Executive VP, CBIZ Retirement Plan Services

Panelists:

Michael M. Spickard, EA, MSPA, COPA, CPC, QPA
Executive VP, CBIZ Retirement Plan Services

Shaylor Steele, Partner
Benesch Law

Robert Beichner, Regional Director
Vanguard

Event Details/Registration

Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Time:

  • 4:00pm – Professional Development Session
  • 5:00pm – Networking Reception
  • 6:00pm – Keynote Presentation

Location: The Union Club of Cleveland

(complimentary valet parking available at the Union Club)

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March 20, 2018: Chapter Meeting

Keynote Presentation

Keynote Speakers: Allen J. Mistysyn, Senior VP – Finance, and Chief Financial Officer of The Sherwin-Williams Company

“Developing and Managing Strategy in the current environment”

Allen J. Mistysyn is Senior Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer of The Sherwin-Williams Company, effective January 1, 2017. Sherwin Williams is a $15.8 billion global leader in the paint and coatings industry.

Mr. Mistysyn began his employment with The Sherwin-Williams Company in 1990. Over this 27-year career span Al has held a variety of operational and corporate financial leadership positions. Prior to his current assignment, he served as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller from May 2010 to December 2016.  Mr. Mistysyn also served in a variety of financial roles in several of our Divisions.

Mr. Mistysyn is an active member of his community, alumni associations and various professional organizations. He is also a member of the Cleveland Zoological Society Board of Trustees.

Mr. Mistysyn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance with a minor in Economics from The Pennsylvania State University, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Case Western Reserve University.

Professional Development Session

Presented by Hylant

“Redefining Risk Management as a Financial Tool”

Presented by:  Kip Irle, Practice Leader, Alternative Risk Solutions

Event Details/Registration

Date: March 20, 2018

Time:

  • 4:00pm – Professional Development Session
  • 5:00pm – Networking Reception
  • 6:00pm – Keynote Presentation

Location: The Union Club of Cleveland

 

February 20, 2018: Chapter Meeting

Keynote Presentation

Keynote Speakers: John Gordon, President & Founder, Ultimate Air Shuttle

John was born and raised in Akron, Ohio where after high school, pursued further education at Kent State University until drafted in 1969. He served with the Navy Seabees for six years and then continued education at Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa, OK, completing his Commercial, Instrument, Multi Engine, Flight Instructor, Instrument Flight Instructor and Multi Engine Flight Instruction Certificates.

John worked with Akron Aviation Company, a Cessna Aircraft Dealership, through spring 1984 and then started Gordon Air Management Corporation, which became Ultimate Jet in 2003.

In 2001, John began operating DO328 Jet aircraft on the Company’s FAR part 135 operating certificate using the “Ultimate Jetcharters” name. The 30 passenger capacity and cost/performance advantages of the Do328 Jet opened an untapped market demand for corporate shuttles, group charters, college sport team movement, casino junkets, oil industry support, and scheduled city pair public charter flights.  As a result, the Company entered a period of growth where revenues grew from $3 million in 2004 to $28.5 million in 2015.

Join us at our February Chapter Meeting where John will share the challenges of business air travel and how Ultimate Air Shuttle is addressing the existing and future needs of business travelers.

Professional Development Session

Presented by Plante Moran

Topic: “Data Analytics:  Finding Value within the Hype”

Speaker: Chris Moshier, Senior Manager, Plante Moran

As the analytics hype cycle accelerates, many organizations struggle gaining a practical understanding of its value. This presentation will demonstrate the value through real-world experiences.

Event Details/Registration

Date: February 20, 2018

Time:

  • 4:00pm – Professional Development Session
  • 5:00pm – Networking Reception
  • 6:00pm – Keynote Presentation

Location: The Union Club of Cleveland

(complimentary valet parking available at the Union Club)