Chad Dasher, Executive Director
Chad has been with WCDC since 1999 and has been the agencies Executive Director since 2005. As executive director, he is responsible for all WCDC operations. Chad is a graduate of Cleveland State University with a B.A. in Urban Studies; he is also a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a graduate of Neighborhood Leadership Cleveland.
Peggy Kearsey, Housing Director
Peggy joined Westown in April 2007 and assists residents in understanding the City of Cleveland housing code while getting them tied into to local resources to help them make necessary repairs. She will be leading the residential rehabilitation projects that WCDC will be starting in 2008. Prior to coming to Westown Peggy worked on several community organizing and legislative initiatives around Ohio. Peggy attended Kent State University and studied Political Science.
Arlene Hufford, Program Coordinator
Arlene has been administering projects and programs at WCDC since March 2006. She is responsible for administering the free paint program and working with service area residents on specialized grant programs and projects.
Don Walsh, Services Coordinator
Don has been with WCDC since July 2009 and supervises the Court Community Service work program as well as other neighborhood service related projects and volunteer initiatives. Prior to joining WCDC, Don worked as a Corrections Officer with Cuyahoga County.
Tom Mulloy, Commercial Director
Tom joined the staff at WCDC in March 2011. He handles all business-related issues including small business start-up and expansion, zoning, development, commercial rehabilitation, code enforcement and storefront renovation. Tom’s background includes work as a veteran media professional & small business owner.
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