Patti Massey, President
A leader, innovator and strong advocate for M/WBE inclusion in the supply chain, Patti Massey is the owner and CEO of two companies - MYCA Material Handling Solutions which leverages technology to deliver superior efficiency in traditionally unmanaged indirect spend categories, and MYCA:Learning which leverages technology to enhance employee performance through powerful eLearning courses. In 2019, MYCA was once again selected as one of the 50 fastest growing women owned businesses in the US.
With an emphasis on creating respectful, inclusive and safe workplaces, MYCA:Learning provides eLearning curriculum to some of the country’s top organizations, including the cities of Los Angeles and New York. With hundreds of clients and millions of learning experiences, MYCA is known for creating engaging and interactive learning tools. MYCA’s latest initiative, Safety First Certification, is designed to create a more inclusive, respective and safe workplace for everyone.
With 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, Patti’s commitment to the growth of small businesses and particularly minority and women owned businesses is evident in the roles she has achieved. She has been on the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Board of Directors for many years and served in the vice-chair and second vice chair positions within the national WBENC Forum. In January of 2021, she assumes the leadership role as Chair of the national WBENC Forum. Additionally, she’s an active member of the regional Women’s Business Enterprise Council -Ohio River Valley, and served on their Steering Committee for eight years.
Leadership Activities:
Awards
With an emphasis on creating respectful, inclusive and safe workplaces, MYCA:Learning provides eLearning curriculum to some of the country’s top organizations, including the cities of Los Angeles and New York. With hundreds of clients and millions of learning experiences, MYCA is known for creating engaging and interactive learning tools. MYCA’s latest initiative, Safety First Certification, is designed to create a more inclusive, respective and safe workplace for everyone.
With 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, Patti’s commitment to the growth of small businesses and particularly minority and women owned businesses is evident in the roles she has achieved. She has been on the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Board of Directors for many years and served in the vice-chair and second vice chair positions within the national WBENC Forum. In January of 2021, she assumes the leadership role as Chair of the national WBENC Forum. Additionally, she’s an active member of the regional Women’s Business Enterprise Council -Ohio River Valley, and served on their Steering Committee for eight years.
Leadership Activities:
- WBENC board member since 2014
- WBEC-ORV board member for 8 years
- Athena PowerLink advisor for 4 years
- National WBENC Forum Marketing Team Chair – 2011-2014
- National WBENC 2nd Vice Chair of Forum – 2015-2017
- National WBENC 1st Vice Chair of Forum – 2018-2020
- National WBENC Chair of Forum – beginning 2021 for 2 year term
- Dan Beard Boy Scout board and HR leadership committee – 2013-2016
Awards
- 2019 – Ranked 22nd in the Top 50 Fastest Growing Women Owned Businesses in US
- 2019 – Awarded the Strategic Supplier of the Year Award from Sonoco Products
- 2018 – Named one of the “WBEs who Rock” by MBE Magazine
- 2017 – Named one of the Top WBE CEOs in the Country by WEUSA
- 2017 – Ranked as 14th Fastest Growing Woman Owned Business in US; American Express/Women Presidents Organization
- 2016 – Fastest growing Woman Owned Business in Cincinnati, Cincinnati Business Courier
- 2014 – Received Best Product of the Year award from Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
- 2012 – WBENC Star
- 2011 – Woman of the Year; Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
- 2009 – Selected as Enterprising Woman of the Year by Enterprising Women Magazine
