Board Members

Kevin Murray

BoardChair

Kevin Murray is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Altafiber and has been with the organization since 2001. He is responsible for information technology strategy planning, development and operations for the company. As a child, Kevin received Speech-Language services and understands the impact The Center can have on the lives of our patients. He started on the HSDC board in 2011 and has served in a variety of roles, including Chair and Vice Chair.

Carney Sotto, Ph.D.

Vice Chair

Carolyn (Carney) Sotto, Ph.D., is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist. She is a professor at the University of Cincinnati, where she has served as the Undergraduate Program Director for the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department for the last 25 years. Carney has a deep passion for giving everyone a voice and is inspired by HSDC’s longevity in Cincinnati. In fact, in 1986, Carney was the recipient of the Jean Rothenberg Scholarship Award for services with deaf and hard-of-hearing people from the University of Cincinnati as a graduate student. Since joining HSDC’s Board in 2018, Carney has served as Vice Chair, bringing her expertise, passion and longstanding dedication to HSDC’s mission.

Wayne Scott

Board Treasurer

Wayne has been a financial advisor for 37 years and a Certified Financial Planner designee for 26 years. He found his passion for HSDC because he and several members of his extended family and friends have hearing loss and wear aids. His brother is a lifelong stutterer, and he has seen firsthand how that affects him and his ability to communicate. Wayne first got involved with HSDC when his fellow board member, Rob Shank, asked him to help chair the gala committee back in 2017, and he has been involved ever since. He has served on many committees and in roles, including Past Board Chair and, currently, Board Treasurer.

Kevin Arey

Kevin Arey is a NATO Stewardship Operations Analyst at Procter & Gamble. As an individual with hearing loss, Kevin is passionate about creating an accessible world and diving into what that looks like here in Cincinnati. Kevin has been on the HSDC board since 2017 and serves on the development committee.

Robert C. Dehner

Bob Dehner retired from GE Aviation/Rhinestahl as an engineering support leader and now offers his expertise as a consultant. As a child, Bob attended Hearing Speech + Deaf Center for Speech-Language Services and has been deeply involved in volunteering at The Center since 2006, serving not only on a wide range of committees but also as Interim CEO, Board Chair, and, recently, Endowment Committee Co-Chair.

Roy Kulick, MD, MBA

Roy is a retired MBA-trained physician with over 30 years of broad-based experience in life-science-related businesses, healthcare delivery systems and consulting. Roy is late-deafened and has bilateral cochlear implants. He volunteers with HSDC to be an advocate for individuals in our community with hearing loss. Roy has served HSDC since 2008 in roles such as Treasurer and as a past Board Chair.

Jody Lazarow

Jody Lazarow retired from her family business and now serves the nonprofit community in Cincinnati through her volunteer work. Jody’s passion for HSDC is inspired by her daughter, who has hearing loss. Through this connection, Jody understands the importance of accessible communication services and their lasting impact on individuals and families. She has served on HSDC’s board since 2017 and is an active member of the development committee.

Kathy Luhn, MA, F-AAA

Kathy has over 30 years of experience as an audiologist. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in the Department of Communication Disorders from the University of Cincinnati. She then achieved her Master of Arts degree in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.  As a long-time audiologist, Kathy has a passion for excellent hearing care and serving those in need. She joined the HSDC Board in 2022 and has served on many board committees.

Deborah Mann

Deborah Mann has profound hearing loss and first came to HSDC (Formerly Cincinnati Speech & Hearing) at 11 months old for her first hearing aids and speech therapy sessions. Her parents both joined the board as advocates for their daughter, and Deborah is excited to continue that tradition. Deborah feels her career began when she first joined HSDC as a staff member in the community services for the deaf department and has continued to work to help others in the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community. As a new board member, Deborah is ready to jump in to serve however she can.

Jennifer Pinto, Psy.D.

Jennifer Pinto is a retired clinical psychologist who worked mainly with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing clients. Her passion for working with this community comes from her parents, who are Deaf. She is a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA). She has written three Young Adult novels featuring Deaf characters and has joined the board to continue supporting the Deaf community. Jennifer has served the HSDC Board as Vice Chair in 2023.

Rob Shank

Rob Shank has nearly 30 years of experience litigating employment and other matters in state and federal court and in arbitration proceedings and serves as a partner at FBT Gibbons. With two children with hearing loss, Rob understands how life-changing HSDC services are. Rob —and his family— started volunteering in 2010, and he has served in many roles on the board, including Advisor and Chair.

John Sinclair

John Sinclair served as the Ohio President for Humana. He is known as a visionary health and wellness expert and is a longtime audiology patient at HSDC. John has a deep understanding of health insurance and the patient experience and brings it to his role as an HSDC Board Member. Since joining the board in 2017, John has served on countless committees and as the former board chair.

Tom Twilling

Tom Twilling has recently retired from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. After a career in accounting and finance as a former President, CFO, and Controller, Tom has stepped in to a board position with HSDC on the Finance Committee. As a child, he received speech therapy and since brought his son to HSDC for audiology support and his first hearing aids. Tom is passionate about continuing our mission and not turning anyone away regardless of their ability to pay.

Kent Wyant

Kent Wyant is a longtime promotional marketing professional at Halo Branded Solutions. Kent and fellow board member Jack are the Children of Deaf Adults (CODA). Their parents graduated from the Ohio School for the Deaf, and Kent has a deep understanding of what it means for Deaf individuals to live in a hearing world.  Kent joined the HSDC board in 2025.

Jack Wyant

Jack Wyant is the founder of Blue Chip Venture Company and a long-time entrepreneur. Jack spent time in radio and TV production for sports, musical specials and nutrition and is known for his eye for business. As a CODA (Child of a Deaf Adult), Wyant is passionate about the Deaf experience in our community. He joined the board in 2021 and has served on multiple committees.