Nicole Tedford (nee Gruenke)

Nicole Tedford (nee Gruenke) has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Starting in 2022, they are currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at CPN Legal. Prior to this, they worked at HORAN from 2013 to 2022, holding positions such as Director of Employee Benefits, Account Manager, and Client Specialist. Their responsibilities at HORAN included negotiating with healthcare providers, championing benefits strategies, and executing education programs and cost containment strategies. Before joining HORAN, Nicole worked as an Underwriting II Analyst at The Business Backer from 2012 to 2013, where they conducted underwriting and risk assessments for small and medium-sized businesses. Nicole also gained experience as a Marketing Intern at the Madisonville Education and Assistance Center in 2011. As a Legal Office Aid at Finney Stagnaro Saba & Patterson Co. LPA from 2009 to 2011, Nicole scanned files, updated client records, and created spreadsheets. In 2010, they interned as a Marketing Intern at BlueSky Creative, Inc. Additionally, Nicole worked as an Assistant Trainer & Stable Hand at Apple Creek Stables from 2003 to 2009 and as a Volunteer at Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship from 2005 to 2008.

Nicole Tedford (nee Gruenke) completed their primary and secondary education at Lakota West High School from 2004 to 2008. After graduating, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, with a focus on Economics, at Xavier University from 2009 to 2012. Nicole went on to obtain additional certifications in the field of employee benefits. In December 2016, they became a Compensation Management Specialist through the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP). It is also noted that Nicole obtained the Group Benefits Associate certification, although specific details regarding the institution and time of completion are not available.