Created by Visionaries for Growth
Led by a network of corporate and civic leaders from the community, ConnecToledo is a 501(c)3 organization committed to the redevelopment of downtown Toledo. This is accomplished by connecting public and private investment to facilitate the implementation of the Downtown Toledo Master Plan and other community priorities.
In 2017, ConnecToledo evolved from the 22nd Century Committee, which sought to align downtown revitalization efforts through a new master plan. As the master plan was completed, the 22nd Century Committee was reconstituted as the Downtown Toledo Development Corporation with the public-facing name of ConnecToledo.
Contracting with the Downtown Toledo Improvement District (DTID) to deliver on their Service Plan, ConnecToledo maintains programs for marketing/communications, business advocacy, residential attraction, business attraction including pre-development activity and an ambassador program focused on hospitality, cleaning and safety. The map of DTID’s boundaries is found here.
When you’re in downtown Toledo, a clean and secure environment makes all the difference. Our Ambassador Team is here to welcome and assist you. They’re knowledgeable on restaurants, attractions, events, services, parking and directions. Always ready to greet you with a smile 7 days a week. Call for assistance at 1-419-467-9451.
Board Members
Sharon Speyer, Chair
President, Huntington Bank Northwest Ohio Region
Tom Manahan, Vice President
Chairman and CEO, Lathrop
Jason Kucsma, Treasurer
Director, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
Gene Abercrombie, Secretary
Real Estate Attorney, Eastman & Smith LTD
Randy Oostra, Immediate Past-Chairman
President and CEO, ProMedica
Meg Adams
Manager of External Affairs, FirstEnergy/Toledo Edison
Bob Baxter
President and CEO, Mercy Health-Lima and Toledo Regions
Brian Chambers
Chairman and CEO, Owens Corning
Joaquin Contron Vega
President and CEO, Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority
Stephanie Cousino
Senior Vice President, PNC Bank
Andy Dale
CFO, Hylant
Vince DiPofi
Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President, SSOE, Inc.
Marc Folk
Executive Director, The Arts Commission
Alex Gerken
President and CEO, Fifth Third Bank Northwest Ohio
John Haudrich
Senior VP and CFO, Owens-Illinois Inc.
Reed Hauptman
Partner, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick
Ben Heywood
Attorney and Member, Marshall Melhorn
Roy Hodge
Partner, Entrepreneurial Services and Outreach, JumpStart
James Hoffman
Market President, KeyBank
Joel Jerger
Executive Vice President, Toledo Market Area, Premier Bank
Sheena Kieffer
Complex General Manager, First Hospitality Group
Jim Kniep
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, The Manhattan Group
Adam Levine
Director, Toledo Museum of Art
Matt Lewandowski
Principal, Lewandowski Engineers
Will Lucas
CEO, Creadio
Rita Mansour
Senior Managing Director/Partner, Mansour Wealth Management
Don Mewhort
President and Owner, Midland Title Agency
Ray Micham
Principal, The Collaborative Inc.
Diane Miller
Chief of Staff, University of Toledo
Joe Napoli
President and CEO, Toledo Mud Hens/Walleye
Kevin Prater
President, Prater Development
Harlan Reichle
President and CEO, Reichle Klein Group
Bill Rudolph
Chair, Rudolph Libbe Group
Tracy Sallah
Vice President, Commercial Real Estate, Louisville Title
Barry Shaner
CEO, Directions Credit Union
Sara Swisher
Vice President, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
Joaquin Cintron Vega
President and CEO, Lucas Metropolitan Housing
Dave Zenk
Executive Director, Metroparks Toledo
DOWNTOWN TOLEDO IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Board Members
ConnecToledo has a working relationship with the Board of the Downtown Toledo Improvement District.
Matt Rubin, Chair
Developer and Project Manager, Crane Development
Danny Dymarkowski, Vice Chair
Owner, Dymarkowski Development Group
Bruce Rumpf, Treasurer
President and CEO, Job1USA
Yvette Mayzes, Secretary
Senior Property Manager, Reichle Klein Group
Dean Ball
Vice President, STS Management
Ed Beczynski
Owner, The Blarney Irish Pub
Dave Dennis
Director of Property Management, ProMedica
Jim Kniep
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, The Manhattan Group
Bradley Lagusch
Executive Director, Toledo Bar Association
Jake Lindke
Project Director, Prater Development
Bill Long
General Property Manager, Owens Corning
Ryan Miller
Owner, TESCON 1 LLC
Tracy Sallah
Vice President, Commercial Real Estate, Louisville Title
Jeremy Santus
Owner, Roost Property Group
Bob Siebenaller
Business Leader, SSOE
Pete Gerken
Lucas County Commissioner
Tina Skeldon Wozniak
Lucas County Commissioner
Karen Poore
City of Toledo Administration
Vanice S. Williams
Toledo City Councilperson
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