Leadership & Staff

Teamwork at its Best

We are here for one main purpose – to help businesses thrive and grow in the City of Cleveland. Our staff and our partners are dedicated to providing the resources and assistance you need to start, expand and relocate your business.

Staff Members
Leadership
Thomas S. McNair
Director, Department of Economic Development
216.664.2832
Joevrose Bourdeau Small
Assistant Director
216.664.2204
Robin Brown
Manager of Economic Development and Technology
216.664.3612
Dan Rehor
Fiscal Manager
216.664.3610
Kevin Schmotzer
Executive, Small Business Development & LGBTQ Appointed Liaison
216.664.3720
Achante Haywood
Executive Assistant
216.664.2406
Business Development
Conrad R. Metz
Portfolio Manager
(216) 664-3010
Ifeoma Ezepue
Small Business Program Manager
(216) 664-3622
John Fahsbender
Brownfields and Site Coordinator
(216) 664-3921
Natane Deruytter
Economic Development Sites Specialist
216.664.2230
Stephanie Phillibert
Project Coordinator
216.664.3627
Fiscal
Gregory Perryman
Assistant Controller
216.664.3672
Andre Moultry
Staff Accountant
(216) 664-3682