professional staff
As our Region competes in the global marketplace for capital investment and skilled workforce, we are fortunate to have a unique team of professionals at the Coalition to enhance our competitive advantage. Along with their strong leadership abilities, each has compelling professional experience in industry or government, and they are committed to serving the community. Please feel free to contact anyone on the staff if you need assistance.
Dayton Development Coalition Staff:
Jim Leftwich - President and CEO
Melissa Aldridge - Finance and Operations Analyst
Kimberly Brown - Account Manager
Cate Berger - CEO Action Group Analyst
Kim Frazier - Director, Strategic Projects
Kelly Geers - Government Relations Analyst
Michael Gessel - VP, Federal Government Programs
David Harrison - Chief Financial Officer
Marty Hohenberger - VP, Business Development
Christina Howard - VP, Entrepreneurial Development
Sharon Howard - Director, Marketing and Communications
Kary Iddings - Director, Special Events
Richard Maresca - Director, Legal and Contract Affairs
Chris Meyer - Director, Energy Programs
Ashley Orr - Executive Assistant
Maureen Patterson - VP, Stakeholder Relations
Kristy Rochon - Director, CEO Action Group
Colleen Ryan - VP, Strategic Communications
Anna Shepard - Account Manager
Joseph Zeis - VP/Chief Strategist
Associates:
Rick Carne - State Government Relations
Bert Cream - Director, Human Sciences/Biomedical and Logistics
William G. Dwyer, Ph.D. - Senior Analyst
Roger Eberly - CPA
Ray Hagerman - Investment Advisor
Scott Koorndyk - Entrepreneur in Residence
Eric Lenning - MVVF Fund Manager / ESP Investment Advisor
Frank Winslow - President/CEO, NCIC Capital Fund