Board of Directors
The OEDA Board of Directors is composed of up to 27 members, representing diverse perspectives and expertise to guide the organization’s mission of advancing economic development in Ohio. Board classifications include Area Directors, At-Large Directors, Economic Development Directors, Positional Directors, and Chair-Appointed Directors, ensuring statewide representation and strategic leadership.
The Nominating Process opens annually to engage OEDA members in shaping the future of the organization. Starting August 1 and closing September 1, members can nominate themselves or others for consideration. The Nominating Committee, including representation from across Ohio, reviews submissions and presents a slate of candidates at the annual membership meeting during the Summit. This process ensures a dynamic and representative Board dedicated to driving Ohio’s economic growth.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Thomas Winston
Chair of the Board
President
Toledo/Lucas County Port Authority
Toledo, OH

Maribeth Burns
Treasurer
President
Wayne Economic Development Council
Wooster, OH

Kimberly Marshall
Secretary
Economic Development Director
City of Medina
Medina, OH

Glenda Bumgarner, Ph.D
Immediate Past Chair
President & CEO
Appalachian Partnership, Inc. & Affiliates
Logan, OH

David Zak
Ex-Officio
Economic Development Director
City of Medina
Medina, OH
AREA DIRECTORS

Sam Brady
Area Director - Southeast
President & CEO
Jackson County Economic Development Partnership
Jackson, Ohio
(2025-2026)

Chris Fine
Area Director - West
Development Director
City of Miamisburg
(2025-2026)

David Fehr
Area Director - Southwest
Director of Development
Butler County Development Department
Hamilton, OH
(2024-2025)

Stephanie Gilchrist
Area Director - East
Director of Economic Development
City of Youngstown
Youngstown, Ohio
(2025)

Kimberly Marshall
Area Director - Northeast
Economic Development Director
City of Medina
Medina, OH
Area Director – Northeast
(2025-2026)

Brittany Misner
Area Director - Central
Economic & Community Development Director
Village of Hebron
(2025)

Thomas Winston
Area Director - Northwest
President
Toledo/Lucas County Port Authority
Toledo, Ohio
(2024-2025)
AT-LARGE DIRECTORS

Stephanie Bosco
At-Large Director
Lancaster Port Authority
Lancaster, OH
(2025-2026)

Maribeth Burns
At-Large Director
President
Wayne Economic Development Council
Wooster, OH
(2025-2026)

Anthony Cadle
At-Large Director
Economic Development Division Manager
City of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
(2024-2025)

Nathan Cahall
At-Large Director
Assistant City Manager, City of Middletown, OH
Executive Director, City of Middletown Port Authority
(2024-2025)

Evan Scurti
At-Large Director
Senior Development Specialist
Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association
Cambridge, OH
(2025-2026)

Barrett Thomas
At-Large Director
Director of Economic Development
Richalnd Area Chamber & Economic Development
Mansfield, OH
(2025-2026)

Max Upton
At-Large Director
Director of Community & Economic Development
City of North Olmsted
North Olmsted, OH
(2025)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORS

Destiny Bryson
Economic Development Director
Manager of Engagement and Partnerships
OhioSE
Logan, OH

Sarah Custer
Economic Development Director
Project Manager
Dayton Development Coalition
Dayton, OH
Economic Development Director

Sarah Daligga
Economic Development Director
Project Manager
REDI Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH

Logan Dawson
Economic Development Director
Senior Project Manager
One Columbus
Columbus, OH

Renee Ligon
Economic Development Director
Managing Director of Partnerships & Engagement
Team NEO
Cleveland, OH

Lydia Mihalik
Economic Development Director
Director
Ohio Department of Development
Columbus, OH
(2024)

Kristi Tanner
Economic Development Director
Senior Managing Director
JobsOhio
Columbus, OH

Gary Thompson
Economic Development Director
Executive Vice President – COO
RGP Northwest Ohio
Toledo, OH
POSITIONAL DIRECTORS

Glenda Bumgarner, Ph.D
Immediate Past Chair
President & CEO
Appalachian Partnership, Inc. & Affiliates
Logan, OH
(2024)

David Zak
Positional Director (OEDA Pres/CEO)
Economic Development Director
City of Medina
Medina, OH
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The Nominating Committee consists of at least five members of OEDA, appointed by the Chair and approved by the Executive Committee. Its composition reflects the geographic diversity of Ohio. The Committee is responsible for soliciting interest in board service, reviewing applications, and presenting a slate of candidates for election at the annual membership meeting. The President & CEO serves as a non-voting member of the committee

Matt Abbott
Member (Southeast)
Executive Director
Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority
Columbus, Ohio

Maribeth Burns
Chair
President
Wayne Economic Development Council
Wooster, OH

Anthony Cadle
Member (SW)
Economic Development Division Manager
City of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
(2024-2025)

Harry Eadon
Member (Statewide)
Director
Ohio Council of Port Authorities
Akron, Ohio

Chelsey Kovar
Member (Northeast)
Director of Economic & Community Development
City of Richmond Heights
Richmond Heights, Ohio

Doug McCollough
Member (Central)
Executive Director, The Beta Labs
CEO, Color Coded Labs
Columbus, Ohio

Amy Sealts
Member (Northwest)
Director, Economic Development
Putnam County, OH
Putnam, Ohio

Thomas Winston
Ex-Officio
President
Toledo/Lucas County Port Authority
Toledo, OH

David Zak
Ex-Officio
President & CEO
Ohio Economic Development Association
Columbus, OH
Or if you’d prefer, reach out to our staff directly.
David Zak, President & CEO
dzak@ohioeda.com
419.912.1150 (cell)
Mark Barbash, Director
Ohio Economic Development Institute
mbarbash@ohioeda.com
419.774.7599 (cell)
Sharon Erichsen, Membership Director
serichsen@bennett-management-llc.com
866.986.4041 x103 (office)