Retail-minded Leadership

Our organization is guided by a team of seasoned, multi-disciplined retail service providers that nurture, guide and elevate our curated programming, offering our members access to the latest retail trends, knowledge, and opportunities.

CBUS Retail

Board of Directors

Steve Morris
Steve Morris

Asset Strategies Group, LLC

Dr. Melanie Corn
Dr. Melanie Corn

Columbus College of Art & Design

Denny Gerdeman
Denny Gerdeman

Chute Gerdeman

Dr. Thomas J. Goldsby
Dr. Thomas J. Goldsby

The Ohio State University’s
Fisher College of Business

Phil Mallott
Phil Mallott

 Retail Expert

Michael Rayden
Michael Rayden

Former CEO Justice

Yaromir Steiner
Yaromir Steiner

Steiner & Associates

CBUS Retail

Advisory Committee

Steve Morris
Steve Morris
Co-Founder & Owner
Asset Strategies Group, LLC
Dave Cherry
Dave Cherry

Principal &
Executive Advisor
Cherry Advisory, LLC

Tom Clements
Tom Clements

Principal & Owner
42 Solutions, LLC

Ken Heintz
Ken Heintz

CFO
Ohio State Bar Association

Anne Marie Thomas
Anne Marie Thomas

CEO
bella crescita

Jim Thompson
Jim Thompson

Founder
Lift Engagement

CBUS Retail

Advisory Committee

Carrie Barclay
Carrie Barclay

President
Asset Strategies Group, LLC

Rob Gallo
Rob Gallo

Managing Partner
Top Right Strategies

Fritz Hoefer
Fritz Hoefer

President
Fast Innovations

Chuck Palmer
Chuck Palmer

Principal
ConsumerX Retail, LLC

Opening Doors & Possibilities

We pride ourselves on creating opportunities and programming that inform, educate and elevate you and your business.

CBUS Retail is a collective of retail professionals from a broad range of industries, focused on promoting retail expertise centered in central Ohio.

This diverse mix of disciplines creates a rich pool of talent, resources and connections that support and propel you forward.

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Tap into a wealth of resources and content tailored for today’s leading retail professionals.