🌟 Passionate Leader Driving Project Management, Energy Finance, Strategic Growth & Development 🌟Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! I am a results-driven professional with a proven track record in steering strategic growth and development initiatives while providing funding solutions for energy conservation and renewable energy projects. Currently serving as the Vice President of Strategic Growth & Development at EBEE Management Group, I have successfully expanded our market presence into eight new states, including California, Michigan, Illinois, Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Missouri.Key Achievements*🚀 Launched a successful market entry strategy, navigating challenges to establish a foothold in diverse markets.🔄 Redesigned the operating model and expanded our product offering to meet evolving demands in the wake of the pandemic.💼 Led client acquisition efforts, resulting in a remarkable $165M in C-PACE financing commitments across twenty-five projects.In my previous role as a Business Development Manager at Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, I demonstrated expertise in economic development and renewable energy financing. I implemented an innovative business consultation model, optimizing funding strategies for prospects across a state-wide geography.Noteworthy Accomplishments:🌐 Conducted international, national, and regional speaking engagements as an industry expert on Property Assessed Clean Energy finance.📈 Built a robust growth process, achieving a 280% annualized increase in PACE loan transactions and driving loan balances from $3M in 2011 to $43M in 2018.🌱 Expanded lending capacity by establishing 12 new Energy Special Improvement Districts (ESIDs) across the State of Ohio.As the President/CEO of JITA International, LLC, I've been at the forefront of providing strategic planning for small businesses and non-profits. My commitment to community development is highlighted by my role as Vice President - Community Development Banking Manager at KeyBank National Association, where I managed a team of loan officers and led the nation in community development lending referrals.Credentials:🎓PhD: Business Management Capella University- Minneapolis, MN 🎓MBA: Executive Management, University of Toledo - Toledo, OH🎓Bachelor of Arts: Economics, Eastern Michigan University - Ypsilanti, MI🏆 Awards:State of Ohio’s International Woman of the Year for 2012Let's connect and explore opportunities to collaborate! #renewable-energy#StrategicGrowth #ProjectManagement #Leadership #PublicPrivateNonprofitManagement