Welcome to the Northern Kentucky University Alumni Business Directory! Norse across the nation own businesses that we can help support as fellow alumni. Please consider supporting these businesses in any way you can. Share this with fellow alumni to help spread the word.
Inclusion in this directory should not be considered an endorsement by Northern Kentucky University or the NKU Alumni Association. Northern Kentucky University is not providing financial support or services to these businesses. The use of the NKU name and/or registered trademarks by businesses is expressly prohibited. Also, please note that the Northern Kentucky University logo and other NKU registered trademarks may not be used by external companies without permission.
Andrea Whitley '01
Blessed Attire spreads messages of positivity, encouragement, and joy in a world that often feels chaotic. We do this through our line of women's faith-based apparel, jewelry, hats and home decor.
We believe that inspiration looks good on everyone! Fashion and faith are both beautiful and unique, and we created a company that isn’t afraid to be bold. With a variety of sizes, styles and designs, we help women live their faith out loud!
Shop our women’s clothing lines for the latest trends, browse our accessories for the perfect touch, or find accent pieces to keep you inspired and centered all day long.
Business Contact Information
Website: www.blessedattire.com
Email: awhitley@blessedattire.com
Phone: 513-532-1494
Don Brauning '85
We are a full-service Accounting firm licensed in OH. We offer a broad range of services for business owners, executives, and independent professionals. We are affordable, experienced, and friendly.
Business Contact Information
Website: https://www.brauningcpa.com
Email: don@brauningcpa.com
Address: 7800 Laurel Ave, Suite 100, Cincinnati OH 45243
Phone: 513-943-9200
David Lemox '84
Dave is an independent agent guiding beneficiaries to the best Medicare plan based on their medical and financial situation. He is looking to reach people who are on Medicare and need a review, and people who are going on Medicare for the first time.
Business Contact Information
Website: https://www.davelemox.com/
Email: Dave.Lemox@BridlewoodInsurance.com
Phone: 858-395-4667
Maggie Smith-Brune '11
My husband, Sam and I are both certified personal trainers and have our CSCS certification (certified strength and conditioning specialist). We work mostly out of the Blue Ash Recreation Center, but also do online training and we travel (to their work or houses). We work with a lot of different populations: middle school - high school athletes, post-partum women, middle-age athlete, older populations, and working with Parkinson's clients as well. Our goal is to get people stronger so they move better and feel better in their daily life. We love seeing all of our clients getting stronger and achieving their personal goals. I am an alum of NKU, my major was Exercise Science, and my husband got his undergrad and Masters of Science from University of Cincinnati. We have been training for about 10 years a piece and love what we do! We love working with anyone who wants to put the work in, learn more and get stronger with their bodies. We would love if you could promote us to people who would like personal trainers with an individualized approach! Thank you! Go Norse!
Business Contact Information
Website: https://brunestrong.com/
Email: brunestrong@gmail.com
Address: 4433 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, OH, 45242
Phone: 513-317-5140
Anthony Castelli, Esq. '81
Anthony Castelli helps businesses and individuals resolve disputes by structuring the negotiation process and assisting the parties to arrive at their mutual interests. Castelli's mediation skills will benefit you by resolution of your dispute quickly and inexpensively. The resolution will be on your terms . You will likely be able to continue any important relationships as mediation results in a collaborative effort that the parties control.
Business Contact Information
Website: https://www.castellilaw.com/attorney-mediation-of-ohio.html
Email: tony@castellilaw.com
Address: 10320 Brentmoor Lane, Loveland, OH 45140
Phone: 513-621-2345
Jim Cutter '81
We are a Residential-Commercial Design/Build company that serves the entire Cincinnati Tri-State area. Since 1993, Cutter Construction and Cutter Custom Homes have grown into one of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky's most reputable and trusted builders. We pride ourselves on providing our customers with unmatched service and communication, as well as exceptional quality.
Business Contact Information
Website: http://cutterconstruction.com/
Email: Office@cutterconstruction.com
Address: 4209 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076
Phone: 859-781-6924
Lyndsey Yeager '04
We are a collaborative of makeup artists providing professional makeup artistry application for commercials, weddings, head shots, personal shoots, special events and more. We are an on location or in salon service. We also provide Virtual Makeup lessons for clients who want customized professional makeup guidance on their own schedule.
Business Contact Information
Website: www.glossamakeup.net
Email: Glossaprofessionalmakeup@gmail.com
Address: 3137 Riverside Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
Phone: 859-816-5647
Liz Solheim Huot '05
Bringing Scandinavian and Northern Midwest goodness to Louisville, KY. Brands include Grind Burger Kitchen, Oskar's Slider Bar, Kos Scandinavian Goods, and Smor bakeri.
Business Contact Information
Email: liz@uffdahospitality.com
Website: https://www.grindburgerkitchen.com/
Address: 829 E Market St., Louisville, KY 40206
Phone: 502-213-0277
Hailey Wiggins '20
The Iva Jean Soap Company produces high quality, hand-poured, goat’s milk soap in a variety of scents that will leave your skin feeling rejuvenated and smooth. Goat’s milk soap can help individuals with sensitive skin, from eczema to acne!
Business Contact Information
Email: info@ivajeansoapcompany.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/IvaJeanSoapCompany
Address: Butler, KY
Liz Solheim Huot '05
Bringing Scandinavian and Northern Midwest goodness to Louisville, KY. Brands include Grind Burger Kitchen, Oskar's Slider Bar, Kos Scandinavian Goods, and Smor bakeri.
Business Contact Information
Email: liz@uffdahospitality.com
Website: https://www.koslouisville.com/
Address: 3799 Poplar Level Rd., Louisville, KY 40213
Michael Leone '16
Doctors Michael P. Leone, D.C., Ellen Rettay-Leone D.C., and Michael V. Leone D.C., and Leone Chiropractic provide professional chiropractic services to the Florence area and surrounding communities.
Business Contact Information
Website: https://www.leonechiropractic.com/
Address: 8131 US 42, Florence, KY 41042
Phone: 859-371-3071
Kateryn Wolf '16
Northern Kentucky Dancewear is a brand new business created by NKU Alumni Kathryn Wolf (2016) to facilitate the needs of dancers and fitness individuals in the Northern Kentucky Area. She opened her business the week of the Covid-19 forced shut down and could benefit greatly from anything we could do to help her grow her business. This is a much needed business in the area and she is sponsoring our Emerging Choreographers' Showcase in the fall of 2020 and was an integral part of dance and theatre when she was a student at NKU.
Business Contact Information
Website: https://www.nkydancewear.com/
Email: nkydancewear@gmail.com
Address: 3974 Alexandria Pike Cold Spring, KY 41076
Phone: 859-512-2578
Rocke Saccone '94
Our company motto, “Reclaim. Redeem. Repurpose.”, perfectly expresses the synergy of our business model and company mission. We manufacture hardwood flooring and wall paneling from reclaimed barn wood and horse farm fence planks.
Business Contact Information
Website: https://www.oldworldtimber.com/
Email: rocke@oldworldtimber.com
Address: 1195 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40508
Phone: 877-218-9663
Astarre D. Gudino, Esq. '18
On October 17, 2017 Wellward Regenerative Medicine opened its doors and welcomed Open Spaces into their facility to begin a beautiful relationship of unconventional medicine and Art in unconventional spaces. Open Spaces is extremely blessed to be partnered with such an amazing group of people and couldn't be more excited about what this means for the community.
Open Spaces Art Gallery is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.. Please call us to schedule an appointment for the evenings and weekends. We love having you.
Business Contact Information
Website: www.openspacesartlex.com
Email: astarre@openspacesartlex.org
Address: 101 North Eagle Creek, Lexington, KY 40509
Liz Solheim Huot '05
Bringing Scandinavian and Northern Midwest goodness to Louisville, KY. Brands include Grind Burger Kitchen, Oskar's Slider Bar, Kos Scandinavian Goods, and Smor bakeri.
Business Contact Information
Email: liz@uffdahospitality.com
Website: www.oskarslouisville.com
Address: 3799 Poplar Level Road, Louisville, KY 40213
Phone: 502-395-9010
Brandon Reis '98
Reis Promotions & Apparel is completely committed and dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service.
We LOVE what we do too! Our greatest asset is client satisfaction. Your success is what makes us succeed. From creative ideas to making sure you received what you expected, we strive to be a part of your team. We understand you have choices and we pledge to make sure you are completely satisfied from start to finish. We’re passionate about what we do and love delivering results.
Business Contact Information
Email: bigideas@reispromo.com
Website: https://reispromo.com/
Address: 3370 Turfway Rd, Suite 100, Erlanger, KY 41018
Phone: 859-283-1513
Shannan Boyer '00
Scooter Media is an award-winning boutique public relations agency specializing in PR, social media, and digital communications.
Business Contact Information
Email: info@scootermediaco.com
Website: https://www.scootermediaco.com
Address: 823 Scott Bldv, Covington, KY 41011
Phone: 859-414-6882
Sara Daugherty '14
SD Social Media & Digital Marketing helps small business create marketing strategies for the ever growing online community. Experience in creating social media and digital content across all platforms and in various media forms.
Business Contact Information
Email: saradaugherty7@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/SDsocialdigitalmarketing
Phone: 513-364-2680
Jeffry Lester '77
We help small to medium businesses with technology. Install Video surveillance and Door Access Systems. We leverage our many years of experience working with networked systems, in small businesses, schools and ‘Fortune 100’ enterprises, to provide practical solutions for projects of any size.
Business Contact Information
Email: jeff@signalnetworking.com
Website: http://www.signalnetworking.com/
Address: 8329 E Main St, STE 1, Alexandria, KY 41001
Phone: 859-694-6800
Isaiah Kelly '20
Smoove Creations, is a restoration and customization-based service for shoes of all caliber. The maintenance I provide ensures that the client’s returned product is of higher quality than when it was issued by cleaning, restoring or customizing, when applicable, to suit the customers’ desires.
Business Contact Information
Contact Form: https://smoovecreations.com/contact-us/
Website: http://smoovecreations.com/
Liz Solheim Huot '05
Bringing Scandinavian and Northern Midwest goodness to Louisville, KY. Brands include Grind Burger Kitchen, Oskar's Slider Bar, Kos Scandinavian Goods, and Smor bakeri.
Business Contact Information
Email: liz@uffdahospitality.com
Website: https://www.smornordicbakeri.com/
Address: 3799 Poplar Level Rd. Louisville, KY 40213
Phone: 502-208-9517
Bill Aseere '04
Michael Ash '04 '09
Mark Halpin '84
Space Cowboys Restaurant Group consists of three NKU grads; Bill Aseere, Michael Ash and Mark Halpin. Aseere has worked in the restaurant business for 22 years and is a city council member in Independence. Ash is the president of TLA Ashford and Halpin is a Senior Analyst for the IRS.
The group currently owns a Donatos Pizza & Whit's Frozen Custard location in Independence and Highland Heights. The company also owns two Guthrie's locations -- one in Fort Wright and one in Erlanger.
Business Contact Information
Email: info@spacecowboysrestaurantgroup.com
Jeff Cowens '05 '12
Quality printing at affordable prices. Order online!
Business Contact Information
Website: printwithspark.com
Email: jeff@printwithspark.com
Address: 3895 S. Perkins Road #3, Memphis TN 38118
Phone: 901-326-9562
Dr. Kimberly A. Luse '85 '94
Areas of expertise include Executive Coaching, Team and Trust Building, Organizational Development, Emergency Response Preparation, EEOC Compliance, Recruitment and Retention of Top Talent, and Career Laddering. Dr. Luse also offers best practices in governance, and bridge building needed for organizations to operate at the highest level of effectiveness. Creating psychologically safe spaces for employees to return to work post Covid-19 is also a main focus for our clients.
Business Contact Information
Website: www.strategicethicalsolutions.com
Email: Kimberly@strategicethicalsolutions.com
Address: 219 Ridgepointe Drive, Cold Spring, KY 41076
Phone: 513-544-9408
Terrance Monnie '74
When purchasing a new home or refinancing an existing mortgage, do you know what transpires from the time of application to the day of settlement? At Terry Monnie Title Company, we realize your home is your most valuable asset. We understand the stress associated with purchasing or refinancing a home and are available to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding your settlement. Our staff of dedicated professionals will guide you through the entire process and will assure that you are protected against adverse title claims or risks long after your settlement.
Business Contact Information
Website: http://terrymonnietitle.com/
Email: Terry@terrymonnietitle.com
Address: 211 Grandview Drive, Suite 101, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017
Phone: 513-794-2824
David Dalton '99
We are a full service Brand Elevation agency. We work with businesses in various industries to increase their brand awareness through development and implementation in traditional, digital and social media marketing.
Business Contact Information
Website: https://www.thinkshopcreative.com/
Email: design@thinkshopcreative.com
Address: 811 Monmouth Street, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Phone: 859-441-4684
Alex Narramore '12
My name is Alex Narramore. I own The Mischief Maker in Lexington, Kentucky and I’m a botanically accurate sugar flower artist. I grow all of the flowers in the garden that we later use as live references to sculpt our sugar flowers.
THE MISCHIEF MAKER is a cake and dessert business based in Lexington, Kentucky that specializes in exquisitely crafted one-of-a-kind wedding cakes, sugar floristry, renowned flavors, and celebration cakes. The Mischief Maker is sure to delight both the taste buds and the eyes with a stunning wedding cake emblazoned with dozens of our hand-sculpted sugar flowers...
Business Contact Information
Website: http://www.mischiefmakercakes.com/
Email: Mischiefmakerdesserts@gmail.com
Address: 528 W 3rd St, Lexington, Kentucky 40508
Phone: 859-537-3581
Crystal Kendrick '97
The Voice of Your Customer is a minority owned marketing firm that assists clients to penetrate niche markets using survey research, focus groups, secret shopping, business training, and media campaigns. They also hold the following certifications: HUBZone, MBE, WBE, DBE, SBE.
Our clients includes government agencies; non-profit organizations; family owned businesses; corporations; and educational institutions. Our research and training facilities, call center, and community partnerships enable us to assist our clients to create raving fans and to increase profitability by improving employee retention, establishing industry recognition, and building a competitive advantage.
Business Contact Information
Website: https://www.thevoiceofyourcustomer.com/
Email: crystal@thevoiceofyourcustomer.com
Address: 2259 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
Phone: 513-281-3228
Crystal Kendrick '97
The Voice of Black Cincinnati is a minority owned media company designed to educate, recognize and create opportunities for African Americans in the region
Business Contact Information
Website: https://thevoiceofblackcincinnati.com/
Email: crystal@thevoiceofyourcustomer.com
Address: 2259 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
Phone: 513-281-3228
Todd Asalon '94
Looking to help clients buy, sell or invest in real estate.
Business Contact Information
Email: toddasalon@kw.com
Address: 1136 Carpenters Trace, Villa Hills, KY
Phone: 859-496-6198
Ryan McCarty '03
Tri-City Insurance Service, Inc. provides solutions for the insurance needs of individuals, families and businesses in the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati areas.
As an independent insurance agency, our goal is to assist you in all of your insurance needs. We will help you manage and plan for all your potential risks. As professionals, we assess your needs and offer you a variety of insurance products to choose from.
Service, whether it is in response to an insurance claim or general question, is the most important value we offer you.
Business Contact Information
Website: http://www.tciky.com/
Email: ryanm@tciky.com
Address: 234 Main Street, Florence, KY 41042
Phone: 859-371-7006
Nicole Walter '13
Walter814 was founded in 2015 with a goal of partnering with businesses and empowering them to take back control of their marketing.
We have a vision of ownership, education and honest ethical practices with our clients. We want to help provide the tools and knowledge necessary for you to make informed decisions about your marketing strategy.
This company is co-owned by 2 NKU Graduates. Nick Walter, my husband, who I met on NKU campus, is also the CEO and an active co-owner for Walter814.
Business Contact Information
Website: http://walter814.com/
Email: nicole.walter@walter814.com
Address: 283 Walton Nicholson Road, Walton, KY 41094
Phone: 859-667-2707
