 | Ashley Bush is the owner of Bloom Women’s Counseling, Consulting, and Wellness, LLC. Ashley is passionate about the mental health and wellness of women and female identifying individuals. She holds a masters degree in Social Work, is licensed independently in the state of Ohio, and has a certificate in perinatal mental health. Ashley has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)*, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Ashley has been providing supervision and mentorship since 2012 and enjoys helping professionals grow their careers. |
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Following Vanderbilt, Brad began his career in the gaming industry in Las Vegas, where he reviewed customer analytics and applied strategic insights for one of the world’s largest casino operators. That corporate foundation launched a career that progressed into operational casino leadership roles across eight properties in five states.
Brad has a strong track record of delivering results through strategic planning, operational excellence, and talent development. His experience includes managing large casino and hotel properties, leading large teams, applying innovative strategic marketing, and implementing Lean process engineering. He has led new property openings, major construction and redevelopment projects, improved profitability, and built effective partnerships with third-party operators. Notably, he helped build and open the first casino in the state of Ohio, playing a key role in establishing operations, culture, and service standards from the ground up. He is deeply passionate about being part of high-performing leadership teams and developing future leaders. Mentorship has been a defining theme throughout Brad’s career. “One of the things I am most proud of is seeing leaders on my teams grow, stretch, and earn opportunities to move into bigger roles,” he says. He is profoundly grateful for the mentors who invested in him early in his career and is deeply committed to paying that forward to others. Brad also believes mentoring is a shared growth experience. “The best mentoring relationships create growth for both the mentor and the mentee,” he notes. Through his involvement with the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, Brad is passionate about supporting emerging leaders and contributing to the long-term strength of the Toledo business community. Brad is also a published author with Harvard Business Publishing on the application of Lean principles in complex service organizations.
Apart from his professional commitments, Reginald is an active member of various organizations, including the Toledo Chapter NAACP, Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons, and the Xi Tau chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He is also a certified Ohio High School Athletic Association football and basketball official.
Reginald's contributions have earned him numerous honors and recognitions, such as the Toledo Branch NAACP Emerging Young Community Leader award and recognition as an Emerging Leader by the African American Legacy Project of Northwest Ohio. He has also been nominated for the prestigious 20 Under 40 Award. Reginald earned his B.A. in Communications from the University of Toledo and later completed his M.B.A. with a Specialization in Community and Economic Development from Southern New Hampshire University. Additionally, he successfully graduated from the Paul W. Barret, Jr. Graduate School of Banking program at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee. Reginald and his wife of 25 years, Jeanna, reside in Holland, Ohio, where they raise their son, Collin.  EPIC Toledo is thrilled to announce our 2026 Mentorship Program! Similarly to 2025's program, EPIC Toledo is featuring four of Toledo's biggest leaders as mentors, who will take on four to five mentees over the course of four months and guide them through their personal and professional goals. This year's mentors include: Ashley Bush
Mentee applications open Jan. 5. Here's some information about the program: What You're Gaining: Form connections with your peers in similar professional groups through mentee selection; meet and develop a relationship with someone who is a strong presence in the community and can advocate for you and your talents in the job search. Time Commitment: 3 total meetings with your mentor (2 group meetings & 1 one-on-one) Where/When: You will schedule the location and date with your mentor. First meeting in April, second meeting in May, third meeting in June. Fun Activities: A happy hour with the mentors and other mentees to kick off the program (April). End of program party (July). Cost: $120 upon acceptance. No fee to apply. Upon completion of program, get $50 back in local gift cards of your choice. * Only members will be considered. If you're not a member, join at epictoledo.com before applying. If you're unsure of your member status, email [email protected].* TIMELINE:
1/5: Application opens 3/23: Application closes 3/30: Mentees are selected 4/3: Mentees must confirm participation 4/9: Kickoff Happy Hour 4/13-4/30: First group meeting takes place 5/1-5/31: Individual meetings take place 6/2-6/30: Group meeting together 7/9: Program graduation
Bryan Blair (University of Toledo): I was blessed to have amazing mentees. I mean, all of you have very different backgrounds, very different stages of life. And I really, really enjoyed our conversations. The little secret is, I guarantee you I learn more from each of you than you learn from me. I think our conversations, our commentary, the questions you asked, responses I gave, oftentimes reminded me of life lessons that I've learned throughout time, or other mentors that have poured into me. I was just regurgitating what I've been told, but it allowed me to revisit on some things. I go back to my notes and remind myself, "Okay, this is how it applies to your life, and to their lives." I appreciate you letting me be a small part of your journey. This ain't over. You're not shaking me that easy, but I look forward to growing relationships and I'm more than happy to be there anytime I can for any of you, and I hope the same, right? The same people you see on the way up are the same people you see on the way down, so make sure you treat everybody solidly all the way around. And I count you all as friends now, certainly as colleagues, and I appreciate everything you brought to the table. Chrys Peterson (Chrys Peterson Consulting): I'm just learning from my group. I had an amazing group. Also, you guys were incredible. You did everything I asked of you and more; I was blown away by your leadership intentions. What we found was there's a lot of common ground between all of us in what's important to us, and understanding each other is really important and helps us lead in a more compassionate and intentional way with people. So, thank you for everything you gave to the program. I'm just so proud of all of you, and it was such an honor for me to meet all of you and to get to know you so well. I'm always going to be in your corner. So even though we're just celebrating the end of the program here, you always have me, right? And I feel like I've made some really great friends for life. So, thank you for everything that you brought to the table. Kengo Kato (Kengo Sushi, Kato Ramen, Papa K's, Shobu by Kengo): When Riley approached me about this program, I didn’t know what to expect. How do I mentor? And then when I met my mentees, now my friends, I thought, how do I mentor you guys? What I was able to offer was a network of people that I know, but it’s been an honor to be a mentor to you guys and hopefully we can continue this friendship. Thank you. Thanks for having me be a part of this. Shawna Woody (HOPE Toledo):
When Kengo arrived in Toledo, he quickly became known for his creative culinary approach which eventually led to opening his own establishments. As Chef/Owner, he has played a pivotal role in the Warehouse District’s revival, creating jobs and keeping dollars local. His curated Omakase, crafted with precision and intention, has drawn diners from far and wide, redefining how Japanese cuisine is experienced in the Midwest. This intimate and meticulously designed offering leaves a lasting impression, making it a destination for those seeking something special.
With three restaurants and a fourth on the way, Kengo’s commitment to his craft is unmatched. He takes pride in pushing boundaries while honoring tradition, proving that excellence is found in the details. More than a chef, he is a mentor, a leader, and a proud Toledoan — building a remarkable team alongside his wife and two children in a city they love to call home.
Blair has put his mark on the Rockets with several high-profile hires, most notably tapping Ginny Boggess to become Toledo’s new head women’s basketball coach in April of 2024. He has also hired new head coaches in women’s volleyball (Brian Wright), women’s swimming & diving (Jacy Dyer), softball (Jessica Bracamonte) and women’s soccer (Mark Batman). In addition, Blair was the catalyst behind the addition of Women’s Rowing as Toledo’s 17th varsity sport. Blair hired Chris Bailey-Greene to lead the rowing program, which will begin competition in the 2025-26 season.
The Rockets’ revenue generation has also achieved unprecedented success due to Blair’s efforts. Known as a relentless relationship builder and fundraiser, Toledo has closed the second largest gift all time and two of the nine largest gifts in Toledo Athletics history under Blair’s leadership. Blair joined the Rockets after serving as the deputy athletic director and chief operating officer at Washington State University from 2018-22. He also served in administrative roles at Rice University, the University of South Carolina and the NCAA. Blair holds a law degree from the University of South Carolina and earned his undergraduate degree in history at Wofford College. He played four seasons as a nose tackle for the Wofford football team from 2003-06. He was a team captain as a senior in 2006 and was named the team’s Defensive Lineman of the Year. Blair and his wife, Jenna, have two children, Brielle (6) and Beau (4).
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