CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. (Oct. 24, 2024) – The publishers of Cincinnati Magazine named Thomas More University President Joseph L. Chillo, LP.D., as one of the region’s 300 most powerful business leaders for a fifth consecutive year in its annual publication entitled Cincinnati 300. Cincinnati 300’s fifth edition recognizes leaders from Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky’s largest and most successful companies, nonprofits, government entities, and the professional services agencies that support them. President Chillo has been included on the list each year since the beginning of his tenure at Thomas More.

A visionary leader, President Chillo builds upon the distinguished legacy of the University, discovering and pursuing opportunities that advance Thomas More’s mission and reputation as the premier Catholic liberal arts university in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region. Notably, President Chillo introduced the 2021-2026 Strategic Plan: Lighting the Way, crafted to propel the University forward through innovation and agility. In support of this plan, President Chillo and his leadership team also launched the largest comprehensive capital campaign in University history, the Second Century Campaign: It’s time for More. The campaign continues to be a resounding success, surpassing its initial goal of $30 million three years ahead of schedule, and continued fundraising efforts exceeding $40 million to date.

Speaking to his strengths with the magazine, President Chillo says: “I have built a team that understands servant leadership, how to be innovative and agile, and most importantly can lead and manage their teams to ensure that we have the right people in the right positions.”

In addition to President Chillo, Thomas More University also celebrates the following alumni who are recognized on the list:

• Garren Colvin ’86, president & CEO, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
• D. Lynn Meyers ’77, producing artistic director, Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati
• Gary Mitchell, president & CEO, Divisions Maintenance Group
• Sara Tomes ’99, CEO, LPK
• Moira Weir ’00, president and CEO, United Way of Greater Cincinnati

About Thomas More University

Founded in 1921, Thomas More University stands as a beacon of academic excellence and innovation, challenging students to Make It More. Deeply rooted in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, this timeless foundation supports a transformative educational experience as students looking to Be More are guided in the pursuit of knowledge, ethical leadership, and the integration of faith and reason. Through the high-quality, liberal arts education provided at Thomas More, students examine the ultimate meaning of life, their place in the world, and their responsibility to others which leads to the ability to think critically and contribute meaningfully to the world. Serving more than 2,300 students, Thomas More takes its place as the premier Catholic university in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region, being named one of the 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal. For more, visit thomasmore.edu.

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