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RICHARD W . POGUE AWARD

FOR ExCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT

2019 RECIPIENT

Karen M. Paganini, President and Chief
operating officer of The K&D Group, will be receiving
the Richard W. Pogue Award for Excellence in Community
Leadership and Engagement. K&D is Northeast ohio’s largest
privately owned property management and development
firm, which owns and manages a diverse portfolio spanning
39 properties and consisting of nearly 11,000 residential
units. K&D is known for its extensive involvement in the
renovation and redevelopment of some of Cleveland’s most
iconic buildings, including the transformation of the Hanna
Annex building in Playhouse Square, the Halle Building, the
Leader Building, the Residences at 668, and the Residences
at 1717. K&D is currently redeveloping the prominent
Terminal Tower building into luxury residential suites. The
historic Keith Building and Post office Plaza are part of
more than one million square feet of K&D commercial
properties. Ms. Paganini cares about the historic restoration
of Cleveland’s underutilized buildings and takes pride in
restoring and preserving Cleveland’s history. Ms. Paganini also
gives back to the community through her involvement with
the Downtown Cleveland Alliance and K&D’s support of
numerous charitable organizations.

2018 2017
frank Beth e.
Sullivan Mooney
Chairman & CEo, Chairman & CEo,
RPM International KeyCorp
Inc.

2016 2015

Christopher richard W.
M. Connor Pogue

Former Chairman Senior Advisor,
& CEo, Jones Day
The Sherwin-Williams
Company

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