City of Columbus

Heather Leonard

As senior vice president of marketing for Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR), Heather Leonard sets and leads the company’s overall marketing and public relations strategy for multiple concepts and directs eight members of the marketing team, as well as many supporting local and national agency teams.

A 19-year veteran of CMR, Leonard joined the company in July 2001, overseeing regional marketing, and was named an operating partner just five years later.  In 2010, she assumed her present role and she was the recipient of the Cameron Mitchell Leadership Award, given to an associate who demonstrates outstanding service to the company.   Leonard is proud to be a founding member of CMR’s WHOLE Initiative, a commitment to diversity and inclusion for all Associates.  

Leonard volunteers as a Walk MS Team Captain and received the 2019 “Above & Beyond Award,” recognizing her proven track record of ongoing, significant commitment to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.  She is also a Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) and co-sector leader for the Experience Dedicated Destination (EDD) program of Experience Columbus.  Leonard previously served on the board of the Short North Arts District, and she was proud to be a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, as well as a mentor for Project Mentor.

Leonard is a graduate of The University of Cincinnati and Miami University.  She resides in German Village with her husband, Todd.