I have been thrilled to serve as President and CEO of the Foundation since July 2017. I moved here with my family from Washington, D.C. to lead our commitment to dismantle structural racism, achieve equity and improve social and economic mobility.
I am animated by working alongside a diverse set of colleagues who bring passion, commitment, and expertise to our efforts to bring to life our mission as a Community Foundation. We are supported by our board, generous donors, and our nonprofit partners, without whom we could not do this work.
Prior to coming to the Foundation, I served in the Obama Administration as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development and as Deputy Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs at the White House. Before joining the Administration, I was in my second term as Mayor of Youngstown, Ohio, where I was the first black, and youngest person to ever be elected Mayor.
I am currently Board Chair of the Council on Foundations, and I serve on other local quasi-public boards of organizations whose work or mission is aligned with that of the Foundation.
When I’m not at work, you might find me chasing (a thus far elusive) sub 80 round of golf or engaged in some activity with my wife and teenaged son, who is always full of ideas about the next big family adventure!