The Development Finance Authority of Summit County (DFA) announced today the retirement of Chris Burnham as President, effective December 31, 2024, and the appointment of Rachel Bridenstine as President, effective January 1, 2025.  Bridenstine, currently Vice President of the organization, has been with DFA since 2015, held numerous executive level positions and has worked together with Chris in the growth and success of the organization.  

October 26 2022 Akron, OH – Summit County Executive, Ilene Shapiro, recently announced the creation of a new energy efficiency revolving loan fund (RLF), which will be managed by the Development Finance Authority of Summit County (DFA).

August 31 2022 Akron, OH – The Development Finance Authority (DFA) of Summit County is pleased to welcome Chad Mayle to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Valicia Crawford to Accounting and Asset Manager.