OBCDC Staff

We encourage you to find out more, and email our staff by clicking on their names below.

To reach us via phone, please dial 216.459.1000.

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David Robinson

Executive Director

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Jess Timms

Deputy Director

Contact for partnership + relationship development, grant management, philanthropy, human resources, staff development

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Hope Fierro

Senior Community Engagement Manager

Contact for neighborhood tree initiatives, community engagement efforts, events, community building

Nicole Farley

Communications & Events Manager

Contact for events, marketing, and communications

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Connor Gail

Real Estate Development Manager

Contact for selling/buying a home, housing support services, real estate development, OBCDC-owned property management

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Maria Sharp

Economic Development Manager

Contact for Small Business support, Mighty Volunteer Program for individuals & groups

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Connor Brentar

Neighborhood Development Coordinator

Contact for small business matters, streetscape, Better Streets Committee, neighborhood planning

Matt Jacobs

Lead Risk Assessor

Contact for lead testing and remediation resources

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Sandy Worona

Outreach Coordinator & Old Brooklyn News Manager

Contact for Old Brooklyn News, RET3 Computers, OBCDC Membership

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Kniel Christensen

Commercial Corridor Development Coordinator

Contact for interior and exterior improvements of properties in Ward 12

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Brittney Hooper

Tree Steward Coordinator

Coordinates day to day operations of Old Brooklyn Tree Planting Program & Old Brooklyn Tree Steward Program

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Alyssa Mills

Old Brooklyn Farmers Market Manager

Leads market planning, vendor recruitment, and market programming

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Greg Noeth

Ben Franklin Community Garden Coordinator

Contact for BFCG concerns, Garden applications, jam + honey sales, tool donations

Old Brooklyn Tree Stewards

The Old Brooklyn Tree Stewards work to maintain the neighborhood's tree canopy, educate and assist residents with tree care, and advocate for increased tree canopy in Old Brooklyn.

To reach the tree stewards, email TreeStewards@oldbrooklyn.com.

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Barbara Caldwell

Amelia Casiano

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Greg Cznadel

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Eileen Dorsey

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Callie Sommers

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Josh Maxwell

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Katie Morrow

Natalie Tompkins

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Brendan Trewella

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Timothy Werling

Board of Directors

President

Jacob VanSickle

Vice President

Adam Saurwein

Treasurer

Berto Huertas

Secretary

Kerry Capwell

Michael David Andrew Katusin Teki Mekonnen

Harry Quiñones Katie Schrader David Sharkey

Kate Warren Brendan Zak

Katie Corr, Cleveland Metroparks ex-officio representative

Greg Zucca, MetroHealth ex-officio representative