Star talent to appear on Transformation Awards — Download available on September 26 at 7:00 pm

The Center for Respite Care is honored to have a long-time affiliation with Channel 12, WKRC TV Cincinnati. This has included both Liz Bonis and Meghan Mongillo serving as event emcees. Liz’s show “Health Matters” has also featured our clients, volunteers, and leadership. Liz is a long-time supporter of our region’s most vulnerable — especially when individuals confront health challenges.

We have announced that one of our 2024 honorees is the late John Lomax — a community friend and long-time supporter of causes across the region. John was popular both in the newsroom and in Greater Cincinnati. He was (and continues to be) beloved.

The tribute to John will include an appearance and words from his co-workers — Shelia Gray and Bob Herzog.

Shelia Gray:

Good Morning Cincinnati anchor Sheila Gray is thrilled to hear her alarm clock buzz in the middle of the night to bring the morning`s top stories to her friends in the Queen City. Sheila is an Ohio native who spent most of her childhood in Sidney and is now a member of the Sidney City Schools Hall of Honor. She studied at the prestigious Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, graduating magna cum laude in just three years.

She began her career in Charleston, W.Va., eventually being named the 6:00 and 11:00 p.m. news anchor at WSAZ. Sheila was recognized by the West Virginia Associated Press for her reporting. She then came to Cincinnati, where she co-hosted the morning news on WXIX.

Her community involvement includes: supporting Pink Ribbon Girls, Joe Nuxhall Scholarships and Miracle League Fields, the YWCA Career Women of Achievement, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Man and Woman of the Year, and regularly serving as the Queen at Mardi Gras for Homeless Children in Northern Kentucky. Sheila and her husband, Ric, are the parents of four children– Kasey, Kari, Katie, and Eric– and live in the Cincinnati area.

Bob Herzog:

Bob Herzog joined the Local 12 team at the end of 2005. He anchors Good Morning Cincinnati with Sheila Gray.

Bob is a Cincinnati guy. More specifically, he’s a proud West Side guy. As a hometown boy, he takes special pride in getting involved in community events. Bob is always inspired to see neighbors helping neighbors and friends helping friends.

He graduated from Oak Hills High School and Xavier University. Bob also obtained a law degree from Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University.

Bob loves all kinds of music and movies and has a passion for basketball, but his number one hobby is spending time with his wife and four children.

Please tune in to join us on September 26 or after as the program and ceremony will be available online in the time that follows. The Center continues to seek event donors and sponsors. Please visit the section on the website if you wish to participate. Thanks much!