JOURNAL Spring 2019

2019 NORTHERN KENTUCKIAN OF THE YEAR
In May, Mr. Mike Schlotman, Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer for The Kroger Co. until his
retirement this year, was honored as
the 2019 Northern Kentuckian of the
Year. The recognition luncheon, held
at the Northern Kentucky Convention
Center, was attended by 400 friends
and supporters of Mike and Covington
Catholic. Artwork by CCH students
was displayed at a reception prior to
the luncheon, and the CCH Chamber
Choir performed during lunch. The
Northern Kentuckian of the Year Award
was established in 1996 to recognize
individuals who have distinguished
themselves as leaders dedicated to
the economic and social well-being
of the Northern Kentucky region.
After another very successful year,
the event has raised over $1,000,000
for Covington Catholic High School’s
tuition assistance program.
Mike, a 1975 alumnus of Covington
Catholic, recently retired as the
Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer for The Kroger Co.,
with a breadth of other leadership
positions in the company since 1985.
ADVANCEMENT
He serves in the community as
Chairman of the Kenton County
Airport Board (CVG), a member of the
Board of Directors of Ohio National
Financial Services and a member of
the CNBC Global Council of CFO’s.
Mike, along with his two brothers,
are graduates of Covington Catholic
High School. Mike, ran track, played
football and was a member of the
National Honor Society. He earned a
bachelor’s degree in Accounting from
the University of Kentucky.
NKYL Honoree, Mr. Mike Schlotman
Luncheon attendees and supporters of Mr. Schlotman
Members of the 2019 NKYL Committee
Mike Schlotman accepting the award.
THE 2019 COLONEL
CASH MADNESS
RAFFLE JACKPOT
REACHED
RECORD HIGH!
Congratulations to Mary Jo and Dave Gamm
from Union, KY, who won the first place
prize of $34,544; and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne
Schleutker from Cincinnati, OH, who won
$4,318. Covington Catholic High School was
the biggest winner – with a record high total
jackpot of $86,360, the CovCath General
Fund received $47,498 to support the school’s
greatest needs!
Winners: The Gamms
The Gamms have three sons who graduated
from CCH. They have a trip planned to
Disney World with a few of their grandkids
so they were very thankful for the money. The
Schleutkers have a nephew who graduated last
year and one who is currently a sophomore.
They also were very grateful and plan to use
the money to treat their siblings and spouses
to dinner.
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THE 2019 RAFFLE!
Second Place: The Schleutkers
Students who sold their Cash
Madness Tickets received a
Chipotle lunch.
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