The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Ohio River Valley named Chuck Hendrix as Interim President & CEO. Hendrix most recently served as WBENC National Vice President of Member Engagement.

He has a passion for championing women-owned businesses and brings more than 30 years of leadership experience to the interim role, including two decades with Toyota, where he championed supplier diversity and minority business development initiatives at the national level. At WBENC, Hendrix has been instrumental in enhancing member engagement strategies and driving inclusive growth among corporate members and certified WBEs nationwide.

Hendrix is a resident of Northern Kentucky and has participated in WBEC ORV events such as Catch the Wave and Bold & Brilliant. Additionally, he has served on WBEC South’s Executive Committee for over 10 years and brings a wealth of knowledge from that volunteer role.