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Jack Kleinhenz, Ph.D.

CEO and Chief Economist, Kleinhenz & Associates, Inc.

Jack Kleinhenz, Ph.D., is a renowned economist and strategist with decades of experience guiding Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, government agencies, and nonprofits through complex economic landscapes. As CEO and Chief Economist of Kleinhenz & Associates, Inc.—a leading economic and business consulting firm headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio—he transforms intricate data into actionable insights.

A Certified Business Economist (CBE) specializing in business economics and data analytics, Kleinhenz is a trusted voice on national and global economic trends. He recently served as Chief Economist for the National Retail Federation and has advised the Governor of Ohio’s Council of Economic Advisors. His expertise has been featured by top media outlets, including CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg News, Fox News, National Public Radio, The Financial Times, USA Today, and The Washington Post.

Key Professional Highlights

Leadership Roles: Past President of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE); Former Director, National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER); Appointed Member, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Data Users Advisory Committee.
Advisory Boards: Member, The Conference Board Consumer Dynamics Center Advisory Board; University Hospitals of Cleveland Investment Management Committee.
Forecasting Contributions: Panelist for NABE’s Economic Outlook, Business Conditions, and Policy Surveys; Contributing forecaster for Blue Chip Economics, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Associated Press, USA Today, and Federal Reserve Banks of Chicago and Philadelphia.
Prior Experience: Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh; Chief Economist and Planning Officer for the Greater Cleveland Growth Association (nation’s largest chamber of commerce).

Academic and Teaching Expertise

Kleinhenz is an adjunct professor of economics at Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management and John Carroll University’s Boler College of Business. A proud alumnus of John Carroll University (B.A.), he earned his M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Notre Dame. His teaching excellence earned him finalist status for the 2014 Weatherhead Teaching Award and recognition as one of John Carroll’s Top 50 School of Business Graduates.

Certifications

• Certified Business Economist (CBE)
• Series 65 Investment Advisor

A dynamic speaker on business and regional economic issues, Kleinhenz empowers leaders to navigate uncertainty with clarity and foresight. Connect with him to explore how his insights can drive your organization's success.