Veteran Cleveland CFO Brian S. Kenyon Joins Inglewood

Cleveland, OH — January 15, 2025. Inglewood is pleased to welcome Brian S. Kenyon, a veteran Cleveland CFO with more than 30 years of executive experience across licensing, manufacturing, professional services, large-scale tax-exempt organizations, and education. Brian has worked inside both publicly traded and privately held organizations, and he is best known for transforming enterprises with financial strategies that deliver measurable results.

A Cleveland CFO with a Record of Transformation

Brian most recently served as CFO of Gravitas Ventures during a period of rapid growth and played a key leadership role in the company's $100M sale to Anthem Sports and Entertainment Group. For his contributions there, Crain's Cleveland Business recognized him as a Notable in Finance in 2022.

In 2017, Brian joined the executive team at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History as Chief Financial and Operating Officer, where he overhauled the Museum's financial processes and negotiated a significant legal settlement, all while managing a $252M asset base.

Before that, Brian spent 18 years at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, first as VP of Finance and Administration and, from 2009, as EVP and CFO. During his tenure, revenue grew from $16.6M to $39M as he managed $50M in capital improvements, oversaw a $35M museum redesign, and executed bond financings that raised $30M. He also launched an enterprise turnaround that cut operating expenses by 20 percent, the same discipline that anchors Inglewood's turnaround consulting practice. Crain's Cleveland Business named him CFO of the Year in 2009.

Earlier in his career, Brian held a range of financial roles at International Total Services, Signature Brands, and NACCO Industries, and served as a Senior Associate Auditor at PwC. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Akron and is a CPA (inactive).

What Brian's Arrival Means for Clients

"I am thrilled to be joining the Inglewood Team with their strong track record of providing exceptional client service. I look forward to adding to this history while partnering with business owners and senior leadership teams in defining and achieving their strategic objectives."

Brian Kenyon

"I am very excited about bringing to Inglewood Brian's reputation for integrity, leadership, and building high-performing teams. Brian will be able to add bench strength to our for-profit, Higher Education and Not-for-Profit teams."

John K. Lane, CEO

Brian's arrival deepens the bench behind Inglewood's fractional CFO services and interim management work across for-profit, higher education, and not-for-profit organizations.

About Inglewood

Since 1983, Inglewood has delivered valuable business acumen to help clients meet a wide range of business challenges. The firm's principals, who average 40 years each of financial and operational experience, serve clients as interim and full-time CEOs, CFOs, and board chairs. They also provide litigation support as expert witnesses and advise clients on business performance and transactions. Learn more at www.ingw.com.

Media contact: John K. Lane, CEO · jlane@ingw.com · 216-533-5860