8th Annual NKY Business Hall of Fame
Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 • 10:30am – 1:30pm • Receptions – Erlanger
1379 Donaldson Hwy, Erlanger, KY 41018
In celebration of Northern Kentucky’s heritage of business accomplishments, NKY Magazine presents the 8th annual Northern Kentucky Business Hall of Fame to recognize the rich tradition of success and civic involvement in the region’s business community.
The Northern Kentucky Business Hall of Fame honors men and women who have made a lasting contribution to the community in economic, cultural, and civic endeavors. The growth in Northern Kentucky has led to the development of a successful business community that has made its mark on the Tristate region.
Congratulations on the 8th Annual Inductees:
- Rich Boehne – Retired, The E.W. Scripps Company
- Bob Hoffer – Partner, DBL Law
- Bob Heil – Executive Director of Strategic Relationships & Community Engagement, KLH Engineers and Executive Director, LaunchNKY Center for Civic Leadership
- Gordon Martin – Posthumous – Real Estate Developer, Founding member and past President of the Kentucky Homebuilders Association and the Northern Kentucky Homebuilders Association
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Congratulations to 2025’s Honorees:
Karen Finan – President & CEO, OneNKY Alliance
Jeanne Schroer – President & CEO, Catalytic Development Funding Corp. of Northern Kentucky
Amy Spiller – President, Duke Energy
Paul Hemmer Jr. – President & CEO, Paul Hemmer Company
Past Inductees Include:
| Bill Butler |
| Bill Robinson III |
| Brian Papke |
| Candace McGraw |
| Dan Tobergte |
| Debbie Simpson |
| Donna Salyers |
| Eric Haas |
| Frank Sommerkamp, Jr. |
| Garren Colvin |
| Helen Carroll |
| James Simpson |
| James Votruba |
| Jerry Carroll |
| Jerry Deters |
| John Yeager |
| Judy Clabes |
| Kay Geiger |
| Kevin Canafax |
| Lytle Thomas |
| Matt Toebben |
| Merwin Grayson |
| Paul Verst |
| Ralph Drees |
| Ralph Haile |
| RC Durr |
| Rodney “Biz” Cain |
| Wayne Carlisle |