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.

Liberty Avila, Land Reuse Director

Liberty Avila is the Land Reuse 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 land reuse programming, pursuit and administration of grant funding, financial management, and the development of strategic initiatives.

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, 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.

Anika Jacobs-Green, Neighborhood Organizer

Anika Jacobs-Green is a Neighborhood Organizer for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation.

David Tamulonis, Marketing Coordinator

David Tamulonis is the Marketing Coordinator for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC).

Ryan Emborsky, Housing Project Manager

Ryan Emborsky is the Housing Project Manager for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC). Under the supervision of the Housing Director, Ryan collaborates with a team of professional staff to manage the implementation of repair and rehabilitation projects as well as oversee ongoing maintenance of property.

Katie Zetts, Construction Project Assistant

Katie Zetts is the Construction Project Assistant for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation.

Heather Bielik, Safe Routes to School Coordinator

Heather Bielik is the Safe Routes to School Coordinator for YNDC.

Anthony Florig, Food Access Program Coordinator

Anthony Florig is the Food Access Program Coordinator for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation.

Nat Stipcianos, Construction Team Member

Nat Stipcianos is a Construction Team Member for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation.

Bill Happney, Construction Team Member

Bill Happney is a Construction Team Member for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation.

Charles Bell, Construction Team Member

Charles Bell is a Construction Team Member for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation.

Tom Morrison, Construction Team Member

Tom Morrison is a Construction Team Member for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation.

Mike Ondo, Construction Team Member

Mike Ondo is a Construction Team Member for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation.

Patrick Willis, Construction Team Member

Patrick Willis is a Construction Team Member for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation.

Tony Wylie, Construction Team Member

Tony Wylie is a Construction Team Member for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation.

Brian Hoffman, Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member

Brian Hoffman is a Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation.

Taeshawn Madison, Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member

Taeshawn Madison is a Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation.

Richard McBride, Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member

Richard McBride is a Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation.

Keane Boyd, Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member

Felipe Diaz is a Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation.

DeJuan Stevenson, Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member

DeJuan Stevenson is a Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation.

Dontae Madison, Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member

Dontae Madison is a Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation.

Grant Taylor, Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member

Grant Taylor is a Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation.

Carissa Avery, Housekeeping Team Member

Carissa Avery is a Housekeeping Team Member for the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation. Under the supervision of the Housing Director, Carissa cleans all YNDC office facilities, short term rental units, and completes other routine maintenance and cleaning functions as directed.

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Staff

Ian Beniston, AICP, HDFP, Executive Director

Liberty Avila, Land Reuse Director

Tiffany Sokol, HDFP, Housing Director

Jack Daugherty, HDFP, Neighborhood Stabilization Director

Tom Hetrick, Neighborhood Planner

Liz Ifill, Office Manager

Tammi Neuscheler, Housing Client Manager

Anika Jacobs-Green, Neighborhood Organizer

David Tamulonis, Marketing Coordinator

Ryan Emborsky, Housing Project Manager

Katie Zetts, Construction Project Assistant

Heather Bielik, Safe Routes to School Coordinator

Anthony Florig, Food Access Program Coordinator

Nat Stipcianos, Construction Team Member

Bill Happney, Construction Team Member

Charles Bell, Construction Team Member

Tom Morrison, Construction Team Member

Mike Ondo, Construction Team Member

Patrick Willis, Construction Team Member

Tony Wylie, Construction Team Member

Brian Hoffman, Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member

Taeshawn Madison, Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member

Richard McBride, Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member

Keane Boyd, Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member

DeJuan Stevenson, Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member

Dontae Madison, Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member

Grant Taylor, Grass Cutting and Clean Up Team Member

Carissa Avery, Housekeeping Team Member

Lukas Darling, Grass Cutting Intern

Daniel T. Mitchell, AmeriCorps REVITALIZE Team Member

DeAndre Franklin, AmeriCorps REVITALIZE Team Member

Henry Britt, AmeriCorps REVITALIZE Team Member

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