CINCINNATI CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE FOUNDATION NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Veteran Nonprofit Leader Brings Strategic Vision, Community Leadership To Iconic Automotive Event
CINCINNATI, OH – February 24, 2026 — The Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance Foundation has named non-profit leader Carrie VanDerzee its Executive Director, succeeding Julie Wyte, who served as Executive Director for four years. Ms. VanDerzee will lead the Foundation’s staff and dedicated volunteer network in planning and executing the 2026 annual car show and weekend of events at Cincinnati’s Ault Park on June 13-14, themed “100 Years of Mercedes-Benz.”
Ms. VanDerzee has extensive experience in mission-driven organizations focused on community care and support, including serving as Chief Executive Officer of The Victorian at Riverside, a long-standing nonprofit providing assisted living and senior care for men and women in Greater Cincinnati. She also served as Director of Development at One Way Farm Children’s Home, overseeing fundraising and resource development. Ms. VanDerzee is currently co-owner, editor, and publisher of The Blue Book of Cincinnati.
“Carrie brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership, strategic vision and community engagement that aligns perfectly with our mission,” said Dave Sheehy, Board Chairman, Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance Foundation. “We are confident that her commitment to building strong partnerships and leading community-focused nonprofit organizations will strengthen both the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance event and the Foundation’s charitable impact,” he continued.
In addition to her professional roles, Ms. VanDerzee has a strong record of volunteer leadership with civic and charitable organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area. She resides in North Avondale.
In its 48th year, the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance celebrates style and performance with more than 200 cars and motorcycles on display in the historic gardens of Ault Park. The show also includes a Tribute to the cars featured in the movies Fast & Furious™ and Cars™, and Turbo Era Cars (1973-1993). All proceeds benefit Juvenile Arthritis programs of the Arthritis Foundation.
About the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance
The Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance is one of the most anticipated classic car show events in the United States—a world-class exhibition of motoring excellence. The Concours consists of a weekend of events for car lovers and culminates in the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance. Cars are displayed in the formal gardens of historic Ault Park, with a classic pavilion overlooking the show field, hosting a brunch. The Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, manages the event with all proceeds benefiting the Arthritis Foundation, and a special focus on Juvenile Arthritis (JA). To find out more about the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance, or to order tickets, call 513-321-1951 or visit http://www.ohioconcours.com. For more information about the Arthritis Foundation, go to http://www.arthritis.org/.
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