OUR TEAM
The dedicated team at Aerozone Alliance is committed to driving innovative strategies that support business growth and job creation within the Aerozone.
Hrishue Mahalaha
Executive Director
Mary J. Schmidt
Director of Business Engagement
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Aerozone region’s trajectory is shaped by an active board of directors, composed of leaders from various sectors, who are deeply invested in propelling the region forward. Their combined expertise in business, economic development, and civic engagement steers the strategic direction of the Aerozone, ensuring its continued growth and success.
Voice of our Real Estate Leaders
Suzanne Broadbent
Director
Weston Group
Michele Kiernan
Vice President
IRG
Joe Shafran
Chairman & CEO
TechPark
Voice of our Industry
Space
William Dial
Director
Voyager Space
Aviation
Michael Hillman
Owner & President
JetsFBO
Manufacturing
Tony Mazzella
Owner & President
Mazzella Companies
Services
Cliff Wood
Founder & CEO
Prairie Wind Group
Voice of our Key Anchors
Bryant Francis
Director
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Jennifer Kadlowec
Department Chair
Baldwin Wallace University
Bryan Smith
Director
NASA Glenn Research Center
Ex-Officio / No Fiduciary Responsibility
Voice of our Community Partners
Mary Cierebiej
Executive Director
CCPC
Matt Dolan
President & CEO
Team NEO
Michael Johanson
SVP Growth Officer
Parallax/OAI
Voice of Local Philanthropy
Bethia Burke
President & CEO
Fund For Our Economic Future
William Seelbach
Board Member
Fund For Our Economic Future
Voice of our Local Government
Ex Officio / No Fiduciary Responsibility
Chris Alvarado
Director
Cuyahoga County
Matthew Castelli
Mayor
Middleburg Heights
Nicole Dailey Jones
Mayor
City of North Olmsted
Tom McNair
Director
City of Cleveland
Dale Miller
Council Member
Cuyahoga County
Edward Orcutt
Mayor
City of Brook Park
Charles Slife
Council Member
City of Cleveland
Municipal Proxys Representatives
Ex Officio / No Fiduciary Responsibility
Paul Marnecheck
Commissioner
Brook Park
Brent Painter
Director
Strongsville
Max Upton
Director
North Olmsted
Aerozone Senior Advisory Team
Dr. Jim McCargar
Higher Education
Dr. Ajay Misra
Energy, Materials, and Sustainability