Who We Are

Monica T. Brower, CEcD

President and CEO Responsible for the overall management of the organization, serves as liaison with other economic development organizations and City/County government entities for economic development issues and projects, and responsible for marketing of Erie to expanding and potential new businesses.
Email: mbrower@edcec.org

R. Larry Bossolt

Vice President of Programs Responsible for working with clients to develop the most effective and appropriate financing package for their expansion or retention project, coordinating with all other local, regional, state and federal agencies, organizations, financial institutions and governmental entities as necessary to do so. Main staff contact for the Erie County General Authority (ECGA), Erie County Community Services Financing Authority (ECCSFA), Erie Industrial Development Corporation (EIDCO), Erie County Industrial Development Authority (ECIDA), and the Enterprise Development Fund of Erie County.
Email: lbossolt@edcec.org

Katrina Smith, MPA

Chief Operating Officer Responsible for all internal administrative operations including strategic planning, marketing, public relations and human resource activity. Also responsible for the sale of lots in GEIDC owned industrial parks and maintains oversight for all property management and real estate activity. Serves as main staff contact for the EDC related manufacturing incubator, the Enterprise Development Center (CENTER).
Email: Ksmith@edcec.org

Linda Bliley

Chief Financial Officer Responsible for financial management and planning of EDCEC and all related organizations, payroll, budgeting and tracking of budgets, audits and liaison with financial institutions.
Email: lbliley@edcec.org

Robert E. Grice

Director of Development Responsible for all development, including Greenfield and Brownfield development, industrial parks, and infrastructure as well as implementation of all construction activities in Knowledge Park.
Email: bgrice@edcec.org

Karen M. Clark, MBA

Financial Programs Coordinator Assists VP for Financing Programs with all functions, including ensuring accurate and timely filing of applications for grants and financing programs, writing narrative as necessary for grant and loan programs, follow up and tracking of approvals, and monitoring of compliance.
Email: kclark@edcec.org

Justin M. Lackey

Tenant Relations Coordinator Responds to all real estate inquires and prospects while maintaining strong relationships with realtors, developers and site selectors. Also coordinates all activities related to tenant relations including events, and lease documentation for GEIDC related properties.
Email: jlackey@edcec.org

Jim Rice

Accounting Coordinator Responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, as well as monitoring of receipts and financial statements. He also assists with financial and programmatic grant reporting, audits, and budgeting.
Email: jrice@edcec.org

Joseph W. Terrill

Maintenance Supervisor Responsible for maintenance of all EDCEC/GEIDC owned facilities and properties.
Email: jterrill@edcec.org

Joan C. Wheeler

Executive Secretary Provides administrative support to office as necessary. Also responsible for the scheduling of room usage at the Knowledge Center.
Email: jwheeler@edcec.org

Selena R. Folks

Executive Secretary Provides administrative support to office as necessary. Also responsible for maintenance of the financing project property tax database.
Email: sfolks@edcec.org

Bob F. Mussett

Maintenance Assistant Assists the Maintenance Technician in maintaining all facilities.

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