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
Carlos Grodsinsky
President
Zin Technologies
Aviation
Michael Hillman
Owner & President
JetsFBO
Manufacturing
Tony Mazzella
Owner & President
Mazzella Companies
Services
Cliff Wood
Founder & CEO
Prairie Wind Group
Voice of our Local Government
Chris Alvarado
Director
Cuyahoga County
Tom McNair
Director
City of Cleveland
Nicole Dailey Jones
Mayor
City of North Olmsted
Edward Orcutt
Mayor
City of Brook Park
Voice of our Key Anchors
Jennifer Kadlowec
Department Chair
Baldwin Wallace
Bryant Francis
Director
CLE Hopkins
Voice of our Program Partners
William Koehler
President & CEO
Team NEO
Mary Cierebiej
Executive Director
CCPC
Dr. John Sankovic
President/EVP
OAI/Parallax
Voice of Local Philanthropy
Bethia Burke
President & CEO
Fund For Our Economic Future
William Seelbach
Board Member
Fund For Our Economic Future
Guests of the Board
Dale Miller
Council Member
Cuyahoga County
Charles Slife
Council Member
City of Cleveland
Aerozone Senior Advisory Team
Dr. Jim McCargar
Higher Education
Dr. Ajay Misra
Energy, Materials, and Sustainability