Meet our 2026-2027
Club President
Rick Ritley
Dear Rotarians,
As we embark on a new Rotary year, I am excited to serve as your 2026 - 2027 Club President. I appreciate the confidence and encouragement that you have shown me and I look forward to continuing the important work of serving our club, our community, and our world.
After attending several Rotary lunches, I came to realize that this is a very impactful organization. There was a time in my life when, through my business endeavors, I saw an impending disaster unfold in another part of the world and I felt helpless to do anything. I have seen that being a part of Rotary is a way to give back and make a difference in the world. This year's theme, Create Lasting Impact, is a call to action that Rotarians are uniquely equipped for: making change that will endure. My goals for the club this year will position us to fulfill this challenge. I seek to:
- Build our great society with new members
- Get to know each member better
- As a club, discover more of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio
- Develop partnerships with other organizations in the broader community and with other clubs
I would like to congratulate 2025-26 President Laura Gambrell on an amazing year of service and fellowship. I would also like to thank Executive Director Sharon Lerch for her tireless work keeping our Club organized and functioning. I am looking forward to working with a strong and well-qualified board and appreciate the history of leadership within this club, leaders who I intend to look to for guidance throughout my year as President.
Yours in friendship and service,
Rick Ritley
Rotary Club of Cleveland, President 2026-2027