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

Lisa Anthony*
Director of Health & Human Resources, Village of Franklin Park
Vernard Alsberry
Mayor, Village of Hazel Crest

Xochitl Flores
Bureau Chief of Economic Development, Bureau of Economic Development
Dr. Amaka Nweke
Advocate Christ Medical Center

Eric Slaughter*
CEO, CIRE Group, Inc.
Ronald Bean*
Adjunct Professor, Governors State University

Anne Campbell
Community Impact Facilitator, United Palatine Coalition

Rhonda Hampton-Tolbert
Nursing Assistant, Warren Barr

Herb Porter
Village Trustee, Village of Hanover Park

Ebony Blue
People Analytics Manager, LinkedIn
Sarah Flax
Housing & Grants Administrator, City of Evanston

Richard Monocchio*
Executive Director, Housing Authority of Cook County

Sima Quraishi
Executive Director, Muslim Women’s Resource Center