Jeff Berding, President & Co-Chief Executive Officer, FC Cincinnati

The View 1071 Celestial St. Cincinnati, OH 45202

Join us on Thursday, September 24, 2026, for a LUNCH (12:00-1:30pm) meeting at The View (1071 Celestial St, 45202), for a program with Jeff Berding, President & Co-Chief Executive Officer, FC Cincinnati.

Jeff Berding is the President and Co-Chief Executive Officer of FC Cincinnati and one of the club’s founders. Since helping establish the club in 2015, Berding has played a central role in transforming FC Cincinnati from a United Soccer League (USL) expansion team into one of Major League Soccer’s premier organizations. He has led the club’s successful bid to join MLS, the development of TQL Stadium, and the growth of FC Cincinnati into one of the league’s highest-valued franchises.

Before founding FC Cincinnati, Berding spent more than 19 years with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he served as an executive overseeing sales, marketing, and public affairs. He also served on the Cincinnati City Council from 2005 to 2011, chairing the Rules & Government Operations Committee and serving as vice chair of the Finance Committee.

A fifth-generation Cincinnatian, Berding is a graduate of Miami University and earned his MBA with honors from Xavier University. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his leadership in sports business, economic development, and civic engagement. Under his guidance, FC Cincinnati has become a major catalyst for investment in Cincinnati’s West End and a driving force in the region’s sports and entertainment landscape.

RSVPs are required to attend, whether you are eating lunch or not, so if you would like to attend, please click HERE by 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2026, or contact [email protected]. If you are not a current member of the Rotary Club of Cincinnati, please note lunches are $30, and payment will be collected at the door via cash, check, or credit card.  Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Meal Choices – 

Regular Entrée: Grilled Pork Chop w/Wild Rice Pilaf, Broccoli & Mustard Cream Sauce.

Salad Entrée: Chef Salad w/Ham, Turkey, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Cheddar & Honey Mustard Dressing.

Vegetarian Entrée: Fried Tofu w/Sichuan Sauce, Basmati Rice & Garlic Ginger Green Beans.