Consultant Connect names Kevin Donnelly to North America’s Top-50 Economic Developers List
CINCINNATI – May 1, 2025 – Consultant Connect recognizes Kevin Donnelly as part of its 2025 North America’s Top-50 Economic Developers list. Donnelly, who has dedicated more than a decade to economic development in the Cincinnati region, currently serves as the vice president of project management for REDI Cincinnati.
Donnelly has been a key contributor to REDI Cincinnati’s impact, playing a vital role in helping it earn consistent recognition as a top-10 economic development group nationally. In addition, he has worked with more than 100 companies to commit to over 14,000 new jobs in this region since 2016.
“I love this region, and I’m passionate about the work I do every day to help companies find the right solutions to locate or grow here,” said Donnelly. “This recognition is the reflection of the incredible community I serve, and the collaborative spirit that drives economic growth throughout our region.”
Donnelly has demonstrated a consistent track record of high performance and rapid growth throughout his career. He has been a key member of teams that worked to secure expansions from companies like Medpace, Cintas, and, most recently, Givaudan. Additionally, he helped attract projects, including Trew Manufacturing, which has announced three expansions within five years. Donnelly is widely recognized as an economic development expert and is frequently invited to speak on panels, lead forums and share his insights at industry conferences across the country.
“Kevin has a proven ability to drive meaningful, measurable impact through his strategic thinking, deep industry knowledge and commitment to collaboration. His work consistently elevates our organization’s mission, and I’m proud to have him as a trusted member of my leadership team,” said Kimm Lauterbach, CEO and president of REDI Cincinnati. “Congratulations, Kevin—this award is well-deserved.”
Lauterbach is also a 2x recipient of this prestigious award in 2017 and 2021. Andrea Enders, vice president of business development for REDI Cincinnati, received the honor in 2024. Over the past eight years, REDI Cincinnati has received seven honors from Consultant Connect’s Top-50 Economic Developers list.
About REDI Cincinnati
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.