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Senior Leadership
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.
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President
John Dearborn
Leads JumpStart’s collaboration efforts, community outreach and support services.
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Chief Relationship Officer
Cathy Belk
Manages JumpStart’s community engagement through marketing, development, strategy and outreach activities.
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Managing Venture Partner
Jerry Frantz
Manages the team that provides JumpStart’s portfolio companies with guidance and resources to help them grow.
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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.
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Chief Financial Officer
Richard E. "Duke" Jankura
Advises management and staff on the proper accounting of all expenditures and the use of grant funding.
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President, Community Advisors
Michael J. Mozenter
Mike leads the application of expertise JumpStart has gained through its Cleveland area work to regions across the country.
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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.
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