Staff

Ian Beniston, AICP, HDFP, Executive Director

Ian Beniston is the Executive Director of the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC) and reports to YNDC’s Board of Directors. Prior to becoming Executive Director, Ian spent five years as YNDC’s Deputy Director. Ian is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. He is also responsible for the day to day operations of the organization. His duties include management of program staff, development of innovative programming, resource development, budgeting and finance, marketing and communication strategies, development of strong partnerships and relationships among diverse stakeholders, and organizational development.

Tiffany Sokol, HDFP, Housing Director

Tiffany Sokol is the Housing Director for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC). Under the direction of the Executive Director, she leads a team of professional staff in the development and implementation of housing programming, pursuit and administration of grant funding, financial management, and management of organizational communications and marketing.

Jack Daugherty, Neighborhood Stabilization Director, YNDC

Jack Daugherty, AICP, HDFP, Neighborhood Stabilization Director

Jack Daugherty is the Neighborhood Stabilization Director for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC). Under the direction of the Executive Director, he leads a team of professional staff in the implementation and planning of neighborhood stabilization programming, pursuit of grant funding and other new funding sources, and the development of strategic initiatives.

Tom Hetrick, Neighborhood Planner

Tom Hetrick is the Neighborhood Planner for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC). Under the supervision of the Neighborhood Stabilization Director, he collaborates with a team of professional staff to provide general planning services for the City of Youngstown, Ohio. The planning services include: development of a neighborhood planning needs assessment, neighborhood conditions report, community input report, neighborhood planning prioritization plan, and the development of comprehensive neighborhood plans.

Liz Ifill, Office Manager

Liz Ifill is the Office Manager for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC). Under the general direction of the Executive Director, she is responsible for running the office in an efficient and effective manner, handling necessary administrative, organizational, communication, and other functions for this fast paced and growing community development organization. She also assists with all aspects of the organization’s work under the direction of the Executive Director.

Tammi Neuscheler, Housing Client Manager

Tammi Neuscheler is the Housing Client Manager for YNDC. Under the direction of the Housing Director, Tammi collaborates with a team of professionals to assist in the implementation of all housing, financial literacy, and community lending programming. She manages outreach and case management for all housing program clients, provides pre- and post- purchase housing and financial counseling, and facilitates homebuyer workshops.

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Staff

Ian Beniston, AICP, HDFP, Executive Director

Tiffany Sokol, HDFP, Housing Director

Jack Daugherty, AICP, HDFP, Neighborhood Stabilization Director

Tom Hetrick, Neighborhood Planner

Liz Ifill, Office Manager

Tammi Neuscheler, Housing Client Manager

Leah Ifft, Housing Program Assistant

B'anca Littlejohn, Housing Program Assistant

Michael Luehrs, Construction Project Assistant

Tom Morrison, Construction Team Member

Mike Ondo, Construction Team Member

Joshua Potkay, Construction Team Member

Patrick Willis, Construction Team Member

Dontae Madison, Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member

Juan Morales, Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member

Jordan Wolfe, Neighborhood Organizer

John Hempstead, Marketing Coordinator

Linda Stouffer, Housekeeping Team Member

Rayana McGuire, Neighborhood Canvasser

Albert Chizmar, Neighborhood Revitalization Intern

Kennedy Romeo, Neighborhood Revitalization Intern

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