René J. Cheatham

René J. Cheatham, MBA has extensive work experience in finance and operations. Most recently, they have been the Chief Financial Officer at YWCA Greater Cincinnati since 2023. Prior to that, they served as a Member at Vistage Worldwide, Inc., where they were committed to elevating their company and community through CEO peer advisory and executive coaching. In 2017, René co-founded poti9n and served as the Chief Spirits Officer. René J. also worked as the Chief Financial Officer at Learning Grove from 2020 to 2023, and as the Director of Finance and Operations at Corporation for Findlay Market from 2018 to 2021. René has experience in the public sector as well, having worked as the CFO at Hamilton County Clerk of Courts from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, they have previous experience at GE and Mercy Health, where they held various roles in tax, supply chain, and financial analysis.

René J. Cheatham, MBA has a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Finance, General from Norwich University, obtained from 2012 to 2014. Prior to this, they also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Cincinnati from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, René holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting from Norwich University, completed from 2003 to 2007. There is no information available on their education prior to university.