Community Advisory Council
The Community Advisory Council (CAC) is made up of experts and leaders who reflect the diversity of the Fourth District and are focused on economic development issues such as affordable housing, financial and social determinants of health, racial and social inequalities, rural prosperity, small businesses, and workforce development.
The CAC helps to inform the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Community Development staff, senior leadership, and president about current and emerging economic and social issues and trends impacting underserved and lower-income individuals and communities in the Fourth District. This information is used to help guide the priorities of the Community Development Department.
Council Resources
Current Members
Eric P. Avner
Founder and Chief Executive OfficerPeople's Liberty
Keith Burwell
President and Chief Executive OfficerToledo Community Foundation
Kim Frazier
Director of Growth InitiativesEntrepreneurs’ Center
Presley L. Gillespie
PresidentNeighborhood Allies
Terry Gore
Senior Director of Financial Services and FinTechJobsOhio
Ernest E. Hogan
Executive DirectorPittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group
Joyce Pan Huang
Director of City PlanningCity of Cleveland
Tawana S. Jones
Community and Economic Development Operations ManagerMontgomery County Development Services
Lark T. Mallory, Esq.
President and Chief Executive OfficerAffordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County
James M. Stark
Chief Executive OfficerFayette County Community Action Agency, Inc.
Stephanie Stiene
Director of Financial Wellness and Volunteer EngagementBrighton Center, Inc.
Robie Suggs
Chief Lending OfficerCincinnati Development Fund
Jeff Whitehead
Executive DirectorEastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program, Inc.
Danny R. Williams
President and Chief Executive OfficerEliza Bryant Village
Candidate Recommendations
Engagement is a key part of what we do at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. To recommend a candidate to serve on one of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's boards of directors, advisory councils, or other forms of engagement with the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, complete and submit this form. Self-recommendations are also welcome.
If you have a question about our Bank's recruitment process, please contact us.