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
Savannah Andrews, Madison County
Todd Bailey, Huntington Bank
Stephanie Bosco, Lancaster Port Authority
Jamie Brucker, Morrow County
Casey Denny, Columbus Regional Airport Authority
Julia Dewey – Rev1 Ventures
Brad Ebersole, Consolidated Cooperative
Sam Filkins, Knox Area Development Foundation
Cameron Garczyk, GROW Licking County CIC
Colleen Gilger, The Ohio State University
Jeremiah Gracia, City of Dublin
Daryl Hennessy (Chair), City of Sunbury
Brian Hill, Pickaway Progress Partnership
Patty Huddle, Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority
Peter Korda, formerly Crane Group
Bob Lamb, Connect Realty
Michael Loges, City of Groveport
Jesse Longoria, Ohio Health
Mark Lundine, City of Columbus
Kristin Mallory, Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Doug McCollough, Color Coded Labs
Megan Meyer, City of Bexley
Eric Phillips, Union County-Marysville
Ruchelle Pride, Franklin County
Jeff Reed, Honda Motor Company
Lauren Rummel, Aspyr (fka Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio)
Lori Sanders, Violet Township
Chad Smith, Delaware County
Rick Szabrak, Fairfield County
Ben Vollrath, Logan County
Zach Woodruff, Columbus State Community College
Meeting Materials
2026 Meeting Materials
Q1 February 19, 2026
Q2 May 21, 2026
Q3 August 20, 2026
- Agenda
Q4 November 19, 2026
- Agenda
2025 Meeting Materials
Q1 February 20, 2025
- Agenda
- Meeting Minutes
- MOPC Presentation
- Anduril Update
- Area Development Foundation Comprehensive Planning
Q2 May 22, 2025
- Agenda
- Meeting Minutes
- Rickenbacker Area Business Focus Group
- Get Ready Initiative: Groundwork for Growth
- City of Sunbury Housing Case Study
- Leaders Listen: Economic Development
- Economic Development Director Updates
Q3 August 21, 2025
- Agenda
- Meeting Minutes
- Economic Development District Update
- Community Case Study
- Regional Workforce Collaborative
- Job Quality Standards
Q4 November 20, 2025
2024 Meeting Materials
Leadership
Daryl Hennessy
City of Sunbury
Jeremiah Gracia
MODE
Additional information on MORPC’s work in economic development can be found on the Economic Development page.