The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Committee comprises public and private members that represent the main economic interests of the Central Ohio Economic Development District (EDD). The committee is responsible for the development, implementation, revision, or replacement of the CEDS. It also advises the EDD Governing Board of MORPC and works closely with this Board on short-term and long-range planning, seeking appropriate funding opportunities and ensuring regional alignment on projects.
Members
Todd Bailey, Huntington Bank
Stephanie Bosco, Lancaster Port Authority
Jamie Brucker, Morrow County
Tim Colburn, Pickaway Progress Partnership
Gus Comstock, MarionCANDO
Kristen Easterday, Columbus Regional Airport Authority
Brad Ebersole, Consolidated Cooperative
Alexis Fitzsimmons, GROW Licking County
Colleen Gilger, The Ohio State University
Jeff Gottke, Knox Area Development Foundation
Jeremiah Gracia, City of Dublin
Daryl Hennessy (Chair), City of Sunbury
Patty Huddle, Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority
David Kell, Madison County
Peter Korda, Crane Group
Bob Lamb, Connect Realty
Michael Loges, City of Groveport
Jesse Longoria, Ohio Health
Mark Lundine, City of Columbus
Matt McCollister, One Columbus
Doug McCollough, Color Coded Labs
Dana McDaniel, Delaware County
Rob Messinger, Columbus State Community College
Megan Meyer, City of Bexley
Alicia Oddi, Rev1 Ventures
Eric Phillips, Union County-Marysville
Ruchelle Pride, Franklin County
Jeff Reed, Honda Motor Company
Lauren Rummel, Aspyr (fka Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio)
Rick Szabrak, Fairfield County
Ben Vollrath, Logan County
Meeting Materials
2024 Meeting Materials
Q3 August 22, 2024
- Agenda
- Economic Development District and Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 101
- Economic Development Agency Presentation
Q4 November 21, 2024
- Meeting Materials
2025 Meeting Materials
Q1 February 20, 2025
Q2 May 22, 2025
Q3 August 21, 2025
Q4 November 20, 2025
Leadership
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Daryl Hennessy
City of Sunbury
Additional information on MORPC’s work in economic development can be found on the Economic Development page.