Who We Are

Supporting entrepreneurs and regions, including those in and out of Ohio, this team brings that work to bear.

	Chief Executive Officer Ray Leach Increases the momentum of Northeast Ohio’s entrepreneurs and their ecosystem. Read his bio > Blog posts >		President John Dearborn Leads JumpStart’s collaboration efforts, community outreach and support services. Read his bio > Blog posts >
	Chief Operating Officer Cathy Belk Manages JumpStart’s community engagement through marketing, development, strategy and outreach activities. Read her bio > Blog posts >		Managing Venture Partner Jerry Frantz Manages the team that provides JumpStart’s portfolio companies with guidance and resources to help them grow. Read his bio >
	Chief Investment Officer Lynn-Ann Gries Manages the process of investing in companies, from intake to due diligence to document review to post investment governance and monitoring. Read her bio > Blog posts >		Chief Financial Officer Richard E. "Duke" Jankura Advises management and staff on the proper accounting of all expenditures and the use of grant funding. Read his bio >
	President, JumpStart America Michael J. Mozenter Mike leads the application of expertise JumpStart has gained through its Cleveland area work to regions across the country. Read his bio > Blog posts >		Chief Economic Inclusion Officer Darrin Redus Oversees JumpStart’s inclusion efforts and ensures that staff, programming and business practices reflect and engage the rich diversity of skills and talents of a multicultural society. Read his bio > Blog posts >

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