Staff Directory
Comprised of recognized leaders in economic development and professionals skilled in association management, our staff dedicates itself to supporting the endeavors of our members and advancing the profession and discipline of economic development as a whole.
Executive Office
Jeff Finkle, CEcD
President/CEO
Chanell M. Hasty, MA
Executive Assistant to President/CEO
Shari Nourick
Consultant, Economic Development & Strategic Engagement
Alexa Kirsch
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Applied Research
Louise Anderson
Senior Associate
Hannah Burke
Research Associate
Finance and Administration
Sharon Coy
Vice President of Finance & CFO
Jason Christian
Senior Director of IT
Darrence Adams
Senior Accountant
Hongfei Jia
IT Associate
Cherrika Gordon
Conference Registrar
Knowledge Management and Development
Frankie Clogston, PhD
Vice President of Knowledge Management and Development
Dana Crater
Senior Economic Development Associate
Todd Lang
Senior Economic Development Associate
Delaney Luna
Economic Development Associate
Zytha Kock
Economic Development Associate
Melanie Hwang
Associate Editor, ED Now
Krista Flagg
Program Associate
Member Relations and Professional Development
Phil Goodwin
Vice President, Member Relations
Courtney Day
Director, Professional Development
Chris Colan
Professional Development Associate
Katie Krieger
Meetings Coordinator
Allison Mahnke
External Relations Coordinator
Adele Smith
Membership Associate
Policy, Programs, and Communications
Matthew Mullin
Vice President, Policy and Communications
Claudia Bellony
Conference Content Manager
Hannah Chertock
Marketing Project Manager
Erica Panado
Program & Policy Associate
Melanie Fernandez
Marketing Associate