In May 2022, David Zak assumed the role of the President & CEO at the Crawford Partnership, a 501c3 public-private partnership dedicated to driving economic, community, and workforce development in Crawford County, Ohio. He has been working in economic development for 28 years and leading organizations for 20 years. Previously, he served in leadership roles in Seneca, Clark, and Fairfield Counties, as well as at the Ohio Department of Development. He is a current instructor at the Ohio Economic Development Institute and has also served as a board vice president and Northwest Ohio Director for the Ohio Economic Development Association. Organizations he has led have consistently placed among the best nationally and won awards for innovation and excellence. During his career, he has helped support the creation of 18,000 jobs and $1.7 billion in investment. He is married, a father of four girls, a trail running enthusiast, and an aspiring wine scholar.

In June, 2024, Casie assumed the role of Executive Director of the Crawford County Chamber of Commerce following her appointment of Director of the Bucyrus Area Chamber of Commerce earlier that year.  Prior to her roles with the Chamber of Commerce, Casie worked in the for-profit arena for nearly 22 years, holding various leadership positions with Ohio Mutual Insurance Group.  During Casie's career, she developed Ohio Mutual's Internship Program, Trainee Program, and an internal training and education program called OMIG University.  She was able to work in volunteer capacities with numerous organizations, schools, and universities.  She has a passion for helping students at all levels to gain career insights, advice, and experiences.  Casie has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Wittenberg University and an MBA with a focus on leadership and change from Tiffin University.

Lyndsay (McMullen) Brownstein is a 2019 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University. While at OWU she was an active participant in the Woltemade Center for Business as a member of the economics management and accounting fellows. Lyndsay also worked in the entrepreneurial center and is an initiate of Delta Gamma Fraternity. She interned full time during the spring semester of her junior year at PricewaterhouseCoopers, which led to a job offer upon graduation. At PwC, Lyndsay worked in the corporate tax team with a focus on state and local tax. She primarily worked with clients in the health care and insurance industries by assisting with their tax compliance, provision, and strategic planning needs. Lyndsay left the public accounting field to join her family's business located in Bucyrus, OH in February, 2021. She completed her CPA certification during this time. Lyndsay is currently an operations manager for the Crossroads Family of Companies helping in a variety of roles including bookkeeping, new product development, inventory management, and freight importing.

Mr. Boyer began his career with Ohio Mutual in 2009 in the sales department. He has a B.A. from The Ohio State University, where he double-majored in journalism and history. His previous experience includes communication roles in state government and the nonprofit sector, and as an entrepreneur.  He serves on a number of community boards in Crawford County, and even though he commutes 65 miles to work from New Albany, he considers Crawford County to be his adopted home.

Justis Clifford has worked in the communications field since 2011 and currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for North Central Electric Cooperative.  In his role, he oversees three divisions that handle key accounts, economic development, government affairs, regulations/legislation, communications, and energy services. 

Clifford has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Muskingum University, a master’s degree in mass communications and public relations from Kent State University, and an MBA from the University of Southern Indiana.  Clifford is also a proud member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, a Master Mason with the Ohio Free and Accepted Masons, and serves as the Public Affairs Officer for AMVETS Post 162.