about

Lee Fisher

Recognized as a thought leader on economic development, urban affairs, and public policy issues, CEOs for Cities President and CEO Lee Fisher is a passionate advocate for cities and a sought-after speaker and presenter. Lee has served as the Director of the Ohio Department of Development; Chair of the Ohio Third Frontier Commission; Chair of the Clean Ohio Council; Ohio Lt. Governor; Ohio Attorney General; State Senator; State Representative; and President/CEO of the Center for Families and Children in Cleveland, Ohio.

CEOs for Cities respectfully requests speaking fees when Lee speaks in order to help fund our work. No fees or honoraria go to Lee personally. For information on Lee’s speaking fees or to find out if Lee is available, please contact Aishika Davis. Please include the name of your event, date, time and brief description of the meeting including audience, desired topic and specific speaker needs. We will respond promptly to your inquiry.

Below are some sample comments from people who heard Lee Fisher speak in recent years:

• “You were just utterly amazing! ……. While you were so effortlessly delivering your remarks, without one note in front of you, I was observing the faces of some of the most successful businessmen in the country metaphorically in lock-jaw.”  Richard Stoff, President, Ohio Business Roundtable

• “I’ve heard many speeches and conference presentations on economic development over the years. In all sincerity, yours was the very best address I’ve ever heard on this important topic. You spoke from the heart with great knowledge of the subject, with deep passion for moving our state forward…. Everyone I talked to praised you and your address. Tom Brady, like me, said it was the best speech on the topic he had ever heard.”  Daniel Johnson, President Emeritus and Distinguished University Professor of Public Policy and Economic Development, University of Toledo

• You were a huge hit! I’ve received many compliments and positive comments about your presentation….Your commitment and energy is helping improve our state’s business climate.”  Linda Woggin, Vice President, Governmental Affairs, Ohio Chamber of Commerce

• “Thank you for being the keynote for the Ohio Economic- Education Leadership Summit. Your ability to blend human stories, optimism, and realism… is an aspect of your leadership that I continue to appreciate and respect… Respondents to our evaluation survey overwhelmingly ranked your presentation as exemplary….”  Deborah Delisle, Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction  

• If you ever get the chance to hear Ohio Lt. Governor Lee Fisher speak, take advantage of it. I promise that you won’t be disappointed…..a month later, his words still resonate. Seldom have I witnessed a presenter with his ability to communicate passion and purpose with such a commanding presence- and he did it without reading notes.”  Ron Starner, Executive Director, Industrial Asset Management Council

• “ I have been around for about 30 years and have written and heard hundreds of speeches…Lieutenant Governor Fisher’s speech was magnificent…he was the best speaker we have ever had at our Annual Luncheon.”  Mark Policinski, Executive Director, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments