Meet the Team

The Lake to River Team

The Lake to River team is united by one goal: driving growth, innovation, and opportunity across Eastern Ohio. We bring together decades of expertise in economic development, workforce strategy, research, and community engagement to help our region thrive.

Alexa Sweeney Blackann

Interim CEO

Sarah Boyarko

Vice President of Economic Development

Michael McGiffin

Vice President of Engagement and Investor Relations

Jason Neal

Director of Sites

Matt Falter

Director of Talent Engagement

David Wilaj

Director of Project Management

Michelle Phillips

Director of Research

Sara Leach

Executive Coordinator

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