Who We Are

OEDA is your partner for success at every step of your career. Our foundational programs and services are designed to support you in your current position as well as preparing you for future career growth. Whether it is through our jobs board, opportunities to connect, or your expansion of knowledge, OEDA opens doors and expands opportunities.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS KEY LEADERS

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Here's Your Invitation

For nearly a decade, OEDA members have been leaders in advancing Ohio’s economy, winning projects, creating jobs, and building communities. Now is your chance join our growing organization. OEDA offers memberships to meet the needs of individuals as well as discounts for organizations with multiple members. Affiliated professionals can join OEDA and connect with the top economic and community developers in Ohio.

OEDA memberships are by individual (not by organization) and are calendar year based. Membership is non-transferrable. If you are a new member, please note the option to join at a discounted rate after the first quarter.

You may be able to deduct dues and some expenses on your business tax return for membership in OEDA, a professional trade association. Please check with your accountant or tax professional. Access OEDA’s W-9 form for your records.

Individual Membership

$330/Year

As an individual member, you can begin taking advantage of endless opportunities for networking, professional development, and advocacy for the profession — all at signiﬁcant savings with special member pricing.

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Multi-Member Discount

$240/Year

Be sure to take advantage of our discounted rates for multiple members from the same organization. Dues for 2nd and subsequent members from the same organization are only $240.

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Retiree

$100/Year

Retiree Membership is available to former individual members who have retired from full or part-time employment.

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Student

$25/Year

Open to any person enrolled as a full-time student at an institute of higher learning such as a college or university.

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Member in Transition

$100/Year

Member in Transition is a membership category for individual members who are undergoing a transition in their career status as a result of a temporary change to their employment status.

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Individual Membership

$330/Year

As an individual member, you can begin taking advantage of endless opportunities for networking, professional development, and advocacy for the profession — all at signiﬁcant savings with special member pricing.

JOIN

Multi-Member Discount

$240/Year

Be sure to take advantage of our discounted rates for multiple members from the same organization. Dues for 2nd and subsequent members from the same organization are only $240.

JOIN

Member in Transition

$100/Year

Member in Transition is a membership category for individual members who are undergoing a transition in their career status as a result of a temporary change to their employment status.

JOIN

Retiree

$100/Year

Retiree Membership is available to former individual members who have retired from full or part-time employment.

JOIN

Student

$25/Year

Open to any person enrolled as a full-time student at an institute of higher learning such as a college or university.

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Key Leaders

Successful economic development requires partnership and coordination between state and local government, public and private entities, and industry and community organizations. In recognition of this unique structure, OEDA’s board is comprised of outstanding economic developers from across the state as well as representatives of JobsOhio, Ohio Development Services Agency, and Ohio Department of Transportation and each of the six JobsOhio Network Partners.

2024 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

2024 OEDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Matt Abbott

Area Director-Southeast Ohio

Executive Director
Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority
Zanesville, OH

Stephanie Bosco

At-Large Director

Executive Director
Lancaster Port Authority
Lancaster, OH

Sam Brady

At-Large Director

President & C.E.0.
Jackson County Economic Development Partnership
Jackson, OH

Destiny Bryson

OhioSE Economic Development Director

Manager of Engagement and Partnerships
OhioSE
Logan, OH

Glenda Bumgarner, Ph.D

Immediate Past Chair

President & CEO
Appalachian Partnership, Inc. & Affiliates
Logan, OH

Maribeth Burns

At-Large Director

President
Wayne Economic Development Council
Wooster, OH

Anthony Cadle

At-Large Director

Division Manager
City of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH

Nathan Cahall

At-Large Director

Assistant City Manager, City of Middletown, OH
Executive Director, City of Middletown Port Authority

Sarah Custer

DDC Economic Development Director

Project Manager
Dayton Development Coalition
Dayton, OH

Logan Dawson

One Columbus Economic Development Director

Senior Project Manager
One Columbus
Columbus, OH

David Fehr

Southwest Area Director

Director of Development
Butler County Development Department
Hamilton, OH

Renee Ligon

TeamNEO Economic Development Director

Director of Partnerships & Engagement
Team NEO
Cleveland, OH

Kimberly Marshall

Area Director—Northeast Ohio

Economic Development Director
City of Medina
Medina, OH

Lydia Mihalik

ODDO Economic Development Director

Director
Ohio Department of Development
Columbus, OH

Kelsey Miller

Area Director-Central Ohio

Economic Development Manager
City of Whitehall, OH

Andrea Pinho

REDI Cincinnati Economic Development Director

Director, Site Selection and Real Estate
REDI Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH

Amy Schrimpf

Area Director-West Central Ohio

Economic Development Manager
City of Kettering
Kettering, OH

Nathan Strum

At-Large Director

Client Development Lead
Building Engineering Services (BES)
HDR

Kristin Tanner

JobsOhio Economic Development Director

Senior Managing Director
JobsOhio
Columbus, OH

Gary Thompson

RGP Economic Development Director

Executive Vice President – COO
RGP Northwest Ohio
Toledo, OH

Thomas Winston

Area Director-Northwest Ohio

President
Toledo/Lucas County Port Authority
Toledo, OH

David Zak

OEDA President & CEO

Ohio Economic Development Association
Columbus, OH

Mark Barbash

OEDA Director

Ohio Economic Development Institute
Columbus, OH

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