REDI Cincinnati recognizes George Vincent as the Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III Upward and Onward! Award Winner
CINCINNATI — REDI Cincinnati honored George Vincent, The Kroger Co.’s Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, with the Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III Upward and Onward! Award at its 12th Annual Meeting, presented by Delta Dental of Ohio and Paycor, a Paychex company, on Thursday, March 19, at the First Financial Center. Named in honor of the late attorney and Greater Cincinnati economic developer, the award recognizes an individual who embodies the qualities of:
- Regionalism – supporting REDI’s mission to unite the region to compete globally
- Activism – serving as a tireless champion of economic development
- Spirit – living with enthusiasm and passion for the progress of our three-state region
- Optimism – jumping into action regardless of the challenge
Vincent is the former Managing Partner of Dinsmore & Shohl and is the executive vice president, secretary and general counsel for Kroger Co. Vincent served on REDI Cincinnati’s Executive Committee from 2015 to July 2025, including as legal counsel and Chair of the Executive Committee from 2022 to 2023.
“George’s counsel, straightforward approach and guidance have always been deeply appreciated, and I know I will continue to call on him in the future,” said Kimm Lauterbach, president and CEO of REDI Cincinnati. “George has played an important role in supporting REDI Cincinnati and the region’s economic development efforts, and his thoughtful perspective and steady leadership have made a lasting impact on our work and our organization.”
“It is a remarkable honor to receive this recognition,” said Vincent. “Supporting REDI Cincinnati and the important work it does to drive economic growth and opportunity across our region has always been meaningful to me. I’m proud to have played a part in helping advance that mission as REDI Cincinnati continues to drive impact and strengthen the future of our region.”
The Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Cincinnati is the first point-of-contact for companies locating or growing in the 15-county region at the heart of southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky, and southeast Indiana. REDI Cincinnati is supported by top business leaders and community partners and staffed by a team of economic development experts who are uniting the Cincinnati region to compete globally. The future is bright, and we’re building it, right now. Join us at REDICincinnati.com.