The Builder Who Shaped Northern Kentucky | Cincinnati News

Matthias Toebben, the visionary builder and philanthropist who transformed Northern Kentucky’s skyline and community, passed away at 95 after a life built on grit, generosity, and relentless growth. Arriving in America with just $10 and no English, he rose to lead one of Cincinnati’s largest real estate firms, constructing nearly 1,000 luxury homes and shaping the region’s commercial landscape. Beyond business, he served two terms as president of the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky, earning top honors including Builder of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award. A tireless civic leader and Northern Kentuckian of the Year, Toebben poured his wealth into scholarships, workforce programs, disability services, and housing—leaving an indelible mark on countless lives and institutions. His legacy is not just in steel and stone, but in the thriving communities he helped build, brick by brick, dollar by dollar, and heart by heart. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/483d077d3e6b116f