David Deitrick
Maestro, Mason Community Band, MasonCommunityBand.org
David Deitrick had settled comfortably into retirement, spending his days researching genealogy and enjoying time with family. Then the call came to become the new Maestro of the Mason Community Band. After a 30-year career as a conductor in the United States Army, music wasn’t finished with him yet.
Serving its community since 1996, the Mason Community Band is a traditional symphonic ensemble that brings together musicians from across Greater Cincinnati. Their camaraderie is as evident in their sound as it is in their shared passion for performing.
“Performing good music with good musicians always gives me purpose,” David says. It’s a calling he discovered early in life. “My parents were Salvation Army officers, and music was an important part of our church experience,” he explains. “Everyone played an instrument and sang.”
From those early church services to the world’s most prestigious stages, David’s Army career took him far beyond what he imagined as a child. Over three decades, he performed and conducted across the country and internationally, representing the United States through music.
“While performing at Carnegie Hall and for six U.S. presidents were highlights, there were also many memorials and military ceremonies that were equally as meaningful,” he says. “You have a lot of responsibility in the Army at a very young age, and I think the personal growth over 30 years made me a better conductor and person.”
One performance David won’t soon forget was at the Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware. A few weeks before Christmas, a plane carrying Army soldiers went down in Newfoundland, causing immeasurable loss. “The Army Ceremonial Band and I supported the return of caskets to the U.S. for three days. It was demanding both physically and emotionally. You don't forget an experience like that,” he shares.
Now, in his role with the Mason Community Band, David sees this chapter as more than a continuation; it’s a way to give back.
“I have been the beneficiary of the friendship and talents of many great musicians during my career,” he says. “This is an opportunity for me to repay all I have received.”
For music careers, David offers this reflection: “Life is too short to be unhappy doing anything. I hope I’ve made the lives of the musicians I worked with better, and that audiences have enjoyed our journey together.”
Randall “Randy” Kuvin
Warren County Treasurer, Treasurer.WarrenCountyOhio.gov
From the start, Randy Kuvin, Warren County Treasurer, understood not only what he wanted to do but also why it mattered.
“I was interested in math, numbers and finances,” he says, “but I also wanted to be in a position where I could help businesses grow, develop and be successful.”
That clarity led him to public accounting and, ultimately, to a 40-year career with Flagel Huber Flagel CPA and Business Advisors. What began as an entry-level role evolved into a decades-long tenure as partner and managing partner.
For Randy, being a CPA was never just about the work itself; it carried a broader responsibility.
“I've always placed a great level of importance on the ‘P’ in CPA,” he explains. “It’s incumbent on all CPAs to be public, both in furthering the profession, and in helping the public have confidence in the financial information they’re seeing and the businesses they’re working with.”
That perspective has guided his involvement beyond the office, from supporting financial literacy initiatives to serving as a Deerfield Township trustee. It also led him to join the Mason Deerfield Chamber Community Development Corporation (MADECDC), where he serves as both a founding board member and the current board chair.
“It’s allowed me to help move projects forward that have been important to me for a long time, particularly the redevelopment of the Mason Mile.”
Now, in his role as Warren County Treasurer, Randy sees this chapter not as a departure from his career, but as a continuation of it, one rooted in service, trust and community impact.
For those who are interested in following a career trajectory similar to his, Randy advises a strategic approach.
“Consider where you want to be and what you want that to look like, and then figure out what building blocks will put you in the best position to accomplish your goals.”
Bob Leslie
Founder, MADE HUB for Manufacturing, MADECDC.org/MADE-HUB-mfg
Bob Leslie, Founder of the MADE HUB for Manufacturing, started his career as a math teacher in the Peace Corps. His manufacturing journey began not with a long-term plan, but with an opportunity rooted in a family business.
While working as a computer programmer at IBM, his father-in-law, the founder of Hamilton Safe, offered him the chance to learn the manufacturing business. There he would spend nearly 25 years helping lead and grow the business.
“I began in an operations role, which means a little of everything. I was able to learn a lot about the manufacturing process and gain an appreciation and admiration for the people who do it,” shares Bob.
That appreciation inspired the co-founding of the MADE HUB for Manufacturing. Bob and his co-founders, Sherry Taylor and Chris Romano, worked together to create impactful solutions for small manufacturers.
“Our mission was based on problems that we dealt with at Hamilton Safe. First, small manufacturers, like many of our suppliers, have challenges obtaining workspace. Second, Mason is a great community, but finding people to hire who are willing to work with their hands is a recurring issue. We knew we needed to incorporate an educational aspect to the HUB,” Bob tells us.
One of the ways that comes to life is through the Skilled Trades Workshop, where high school students from Mason and Kings high schools are introduced to hands-on careers in fields such as construction, welding and electrical work. For Bob, receiving recognition like the City of Mason’s 2025 Community Impact Award is rewarding, but there is something extra special about facilitating this educational program.
“Watching high school kids walk into the shop, stow their cellphones by the door and not look at them for two hours is just thrilling to watch. I can't say enough about Rick Boyle and the Creative Contracting team, along with Elite Welding and M/I Homes, who have partnered to enable this idea to come to life," Bob enthuses.
Throughout his career, Bob has embraced change rather than resisting it. His advice for future generations reflects that same mindset.
“Don’t be afraid to pivot, make mistakes and learn from them,” he says.
For Bob, success isn’t defined by a single role or title. It’s measured by the opportunities created for others and the willingness to keep evolving along the way.