Committees

Executive Committee:
Chairman – David Whitta, Whitta Construction
This committee acts under the direction and control of the Board of Trustees and is responsible for the management of business and affairs of the Fostoria EDC.

VISION 2020:
Chairman – Joan Reinhard, Fostoria EDC
This committee serves as a vehicle giving surety that Fostoria, Ohio will remain a culturally and economically diverse American community that works and cares by: improving our quality of life, strengthening public and private partnerships and fostering sustained commitment with government, industry, labor and education.

Membership Committee:
Chairman – Christopher Iannantuono, Roppe Corp
This committee handles member recruitment, member retention, membership surveys, assists with changes to the Fostoria EDC web site and marketing materials. It surveys membership to assess their satisfaction with programs and economic development issues.

Downtown Revitalization:
Co-Chairman – Bridgett Gamby-Mundy, Blanchard Valley Health System and Dave Whitta, Whitta Construction
This committee focuses on the historic commercial core and civic heart of the community by using the Main Street Four Point Approach to Downtown Revitalization, which links preservation with design, economic restructuring and promotions.

CIC Committee:
Chairman – Mayor Eric Keckler, City of Fostoria
The purpose of Fostoria’s Community Improvement Corporation is to advance, encourage and promote industrial, economic, commercial and civic development within the city of Fostoria, Ohio and Perry, Loudon, Jackson and Washington Townships.

Industrial Park Committee:
Co-Chairman – Christopher Iannantuono, Roppe Corp and Dan Schatzinger, SMI Crankshaft
Works in conjunction with the economic development office to review city properties and services, determine present and future needs for establishing future industrial park(s).

Nominations Committee:
Chairman – Ron Burns, Corporate One Benefits
This committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board of Trustees for annual elections of officers.

Annual Mtg. Committee:
Chairman – Sherry Yaple, Fostoria EDC
This committee chooses the theme of Annual Meetings, establishes the program, solicits sponsorships and works with the Fostoria EDC office to arrange logistics.

Allies Advisory Committee:
Chairman – Joan Reinhard, Fostoria EDC
This committee serves as communications forum for Fostoria EDC allies including local economic developers.