Port of Cleveland Welcomes New Board Member Catherine (“Kate”) Corrigan Tompkins
The Port of Cleveland is proud to welcome Catherine (“Kate”) Corrigan Tompkins, recently appointed by County Executive Chris Ronayne to our Board of Directors.
Kate Tompkins is a seasoned financial services attorney with deep expertise in public finance, municipal securities, and complex infrastructure projects. She was appointed by County Executive Chris Ronayne to serve as a member of the Board of Directors for the Port of Cleveland.
A respected public finance attorney and Senior Counsel at KeyBank, Kate brings extensive experience supporting large civic and infrastructure developments across Northeast Ohio. Her work has contributed to many of the region’s most iconic projects, including:
- Cuyahoga County Convention Center
- Hilton Cleveland Downtown
- Flats East Bank
- Public Square redesign
- Playhouse Square District of Design & Lumen Apartments
- Progressive Field & Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse updates
Previously practicing at Squire Patton Boggs, Kate has helped shape the region’s economic landscape for more than two decades.
“It’s an honor to join the Port Board,” she said. “The Port plays a vital role in driving growth and connecting Cleveland to global opportunities. I look forward to advancing projects that strengthen our region’s future.”