A Talented and Diverse Group of Leadership
Executive Team
CEDA is skillfully guided through every phase of its mission by a talented and diverse group of leadership professionals. Each provides the organization with a wealth of knowledge, experience and dedication to human service.
Harold Rice, Jr
Glen Ofenloch
John Pady
The Finest Professionals and Community Leaders
Board of Directors
CEDA is fortunate to have some of the area’s finest professionals and community leaders serving on our Board of Directors. The time and talent they dedicate to CEDA is a testament to their shared desire to improve lives and communities across Cook County.
* indicates member of Executive Committee
Mayor Vernard Alsberry
Mayor of the Village of Hazel Crest
Lisa Anthony* (Secretary)
Director of Health & Human Resources, Village of Franklin Park
Harold Barr
Human Resources Representative
Eric Slaughter (Chairman)
Insurance Broker
Sarah Flax
Housing & Grants Administrator, City of Evanston
Xochitl Flores
Bureau Chief of Economic Development for Cook County
Cherylette Hilton
Real Estate Broker
Larsenia Horton
Senior Manager
Darnell Johnson
CEO & President, Urban Efficiency Group
Herb Porter (Treasurer)
Village Trustee, Village of Hanover Park
Sabah Saqqar
Social Research Consultant
Vacant (Vice President)
Cynthia Travis
Care Provider
Jessica Watkins
Small Business Owner
Legal Counsel
Mr. Anthony R. Licata, Taft Law
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