May 17, 2022 Akron, OH – Effective immediately Lori Sallaz has been promoted to the position of Manager, Bond Finance Programs for the Development Finance Authority of Summit County. Lori will manage all aspects of the A- Rated Jobs and Investment Fund, conduit bond financing programs serve as Assistant Secretary Treasurer of the Akron-Summit County Energy Special Improvement District (ESID), and work on various other activities that promote economic development in the region.
February 16, 2022 Akron, OH –The Development Finance Authority of Summit County (DFA) is pleased to announce the addition of James Watkins to the position of Community Lending Officer. In this role, James will work on behalf of the Western Reserve Community Fund’s (WRCF) mission-based lending and technical assistance programs.
January 10, 2022 Akron, OH – The Development Finance Authority of Summit County (DFA) is pleased to announce the addition of two new staff members, Jessica McRitchie to the position Director of Administration and Anna Weant-King to the new position of Lending Coordinator. Both were selected from a number of very strong candidates.
