Benchmark

Benchmark’s ownership has a strong sense of community and a strong commitment to support and promote the industries in which they operate.  With no other local entity advocating for the maritime industry in the Greater Cincinnati region, it is essential that the maritime-dependent industry band together to create a voice and advocate for and on behalf of each other.  CORBA has created that place and has been tireless in its efforts to create the needed visibility for our otherwise low-key industry.  CORBA’s advocacy and industry promotion is highly valued.

Eric Thomas

General Manager

Nucor Steel Gallatin Steel

Nucor is proud of our partnership with CORBA. We appreciate the long-lasting relationships we have built from being active on the waterways. The 10-year celebration is a testament of commitment from CORBA and the businesses that support it.

Tony Nath

Day Supervisor Material Handling & Shipping

RMSG,LLC

The Inland River System is vital to the providing efficient transportation to serve the needs of the country. The Port s of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are an important part of that system. CORBRA is dedicated to promoting Commerce, transportation, and the maritime community.

We support all of their efforts .

Daniel Ricciardi

President

NKU

NKU and CORBA have come together in an exciting way! NKU’s Supply Chain Degree Program has worked extensively with CORBA and its membership companies to better understand how the inland waterway system can be leveraged as a vital asset to our region’s logistics network. Our senior students have completed a number of “capstone” projects, partnering with CORBA to garner the first marine highway designation in the area. A related project generated a proposal for shifting freight from heavily congested truck lanes to more economically and environmentally based barge transport using “milk-run” delivery routes across the inland river ways. Additionally, a highlight for our students is being able to attend one or more of the many CORBA events, which include local tours, guest speakers and networking opportunities. WE value our partnership and look forward to ongoing success together to advance the Supply Chain interests, for both academia and businesses in our region.

Mark Thackeray

Director, Global Supply Chain Degree Program and Professor of Practice

Evergreen AES

Evergreen AES foresaw the future value of CORBA and became the first environmental company to become a member of CORBA

Ron Stewart

Marketing Manager

Cincinnati Barge & Rail Terminal

We believe maritime commerce is vital to our mid-western region’s economy. CORBA is a viable instrument that “gets the word out” not only to prospective world-wide customers but also to city and state leaders who understand the member companies provide well-paid employment opportunities as well as a tax base where they operate.

Jeffrey Stewart

Vice President

Running Rivers, LLC

From its inception CORBA, has championed the economic vitality of the Central Ohio River region and sustainable development opportunities available to current and prospective industries. CORBA cohesively works with businesses, government entities, and educational institutions to foster creative solutions that not only benefit the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region but the entire Ohio River System.

William Kinzeler

President

RiverWorks Discovery (RWD)

RiverWorks Discovery (RWD) develops our programming based on the needs of the maritime industry. CORBA is a great way to network with the local maritime community and stay informed on issues impacting the river industry. With that knowledge in hand, we can tailor our message to those needs.

Errin Howard

Brown Transport, Inc.

Brown Transport has elected to join Corba because we wish to support a business organization that consists of customers and river terminals. Brown Transport has picked up or delivered bulk commodities to and from all of the river terminals in the Cincinnati area for over 40 years. River commerce has been an important part of our business over the years.

Mickey Brown, 

President

F&M MAFCO

F&M MAFCO saw the value of building relationships within the CORBA organization, maintained our membership, and got others within F&M MAFCO to become involved.

Larry Kelhoffer
Heavy Equipment Business Development

Carlisle & Bray Enterprises

“C&B identified a need to communicate, promote and develop the Greater Cincinnati harbor for all river associated business from 26 miles to 227 miles.”
Rob Carlisle

Partner/CEO

Carlisle & Bray Enterprises

Inland Marine Service, Inc.

As a founding member of CORBA, I would like to congratulate and thank the other founding members and businesses that provided their valuable time and money to make this organization successful.

Rail, Road, and Runways have always had a voice in the Cincinnati Region; however, the fourth “R,” “Rivers”, has not!. The creation of CORBA gave our regional waterways a voice in a global marketplace. CORBA’s accomplishments have included the re-designation of the Cincinnati/NKY Regional Port from 26 miles to 227 miles, much needed advocacy for local maritime businesses, partnerships with OKI and local governmental groups, freight conferences and much, much more! We are all proud of these accomplishments and we look forward to many more!

Congratulations on your ten year anniversary CORBA!

Dave Hammond

President