Evan Scurti, Director

Professional

• Appointed Director of Ashland Area Council for Economic Development 2006.
• Hired as an Economic Development Specialist for the City of Ashland in 2003
• Worked in the City of Gahanna, OH's Development Department for 2 years during graduate school.
• Worked with the Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Regional Planning Commission in Steubenville, OH for 1 year as an undergraduate intern.
  

Education

• Received a BA in Political Science from Franciscan University of Steubenville.
• Received a Masters in City and Regional Planning from The Ohio State University.
• 2008 Graduate of Oklahoma University's Economic Development Institute

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinating the organization's Business Retention and Expansion Program.
• Maintenance of the department's database of available sites and buildings.
• Oversee the organization's strategic planning
• Consult with area training providers to develop employee training plans for area companies
• Manage the County's interaction with and marketing to business executives and site selection consultants.
  

Nikki McConnell, Assistant to the Director

Professional

• Employed with Custom Hoists, Inc., a local manufacturing company for 9 years
• Employed with the City of Ashland for 4 years in the Mayor’s office and Economic Development.

Education

• Attended Black River High School, Bowling Green University and Ashland University. Currently working on BS with a major in accounting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Incentive program administration, Office management, web page administration, research & report preparation.