Staff
Lee Chilcote
Executive Director and Housing Program Manager
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A Cleveland Heights native, Lee brings a depth and diversity of experience to FutureHeights. As Housing Program Manager, Lee will be responsible for the execution of FutureHeights’ new Housing Rehabilitation Program, which will support neighborhood stabilization through strategic acquisition and rehabilitation of distressed residential properties. Lee’s experience in home rehabilitation and historic preservation will ensure homes are rehabilitated to the highest quality while also on-budget and on-time. In his capacity as Executive Director of FutureHeights, Lee will bring leadership and expertise from a diverse career that includes leadership positions with The Land, Literary Cleveland, and Freshwater Cleveland as well as other community development work. Additionally, Lee is a licensed realtor and has managed several real estate projects from pre-development to completion. “I am thrilled to be ‘coming home’ and joining FutureHeights as housing program manager and executive director. I look forward to working with staff and the board to continue the growth and development of this vibrant community organization,” stated Lee. Most recently, Lee served as Communications and Development Director for Greater Cleveland Congregations, an organization that unites people across lines of race, class, religion, and background toward the promotion of public, private, and civic sector actions that strengthen and improve the quality of life in Cuyahoga County neighborhoods. Lee graduated from Cleveland State University, earning a MA English with a Nonfiction Writing Concentration as well as a MPA with an Economic Development Concentration from the Levin College of Urban Affairs.
Brenda Bailey
Chief Operating Officer
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Brenda moved to Cleveland Heights in 2020 and quickly adopted the catchphrase “I can walk there from my house!” She loves the accessibility and diversity of this city and embraces its shop local philosophy. Brenda comes to FutureHeights with a background in higher education and publishing, and a commitment to civic engagement. Brenda’s role since joining FutureHeights has evolved to include volunteer management, Heights Observer distribution, and general oversight of the organization’s daily operations.
Heights Observer Team
Kim Sergio Inglis
Editor-in-Chief
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Kim moved to Cleveland Heights in 2009 after two decades of living and working in New York City. A former marketing and sales promotion professional, she became involved with the Heights Observer as a volunteer editor. Kim graduated from Dartmouth College with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She is also an Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener volunteer.
Bob Rosenbaum
Advertising and Market Development
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Bob, a lifetime Cleveland Heights resident, is an award-winning journalist and editor with more than 30 years of background in publishing and media management. He is principal of The MarketFarm, a consultancy that focuses on strategic communication and the use of content in community and nonprofit marketing. He is co-chair of the Heights Observer Advisory Committee, volunteers as an editor and writer, and manages advertising sales. Bob holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism (BSJ) from Northwestern University.
Temma Collins
Graphic Designer
Temma holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design from Colorado State University. She has been a Cleveland Heights resident for 25 years, and a proud parent of three children who have attended the Cleveland Heights-University Heights city schools.
Diane Roberto
Graphic Designer
Diane is a designer and visual consultant with a comprehensive background in both print design and project management. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Bowling Green State University. Her favorite projects are those which promote community, diversity and well-being. Currently, Diane is on the board of a local nonprofit soccer club, working to secure scholarships for players and serving as its treasurer. Originally from Willoughby, she has been a Cleveland Heights resident for the past 18 years, where she lives with her husband and three children.
Board of Directors
Darren Cross, Co-Chair
Small business owner, The Cleveland Brew Shop
Matt Gierke, Co-Chair
Executive Director, FX Products – Head of Developed Currencies, Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group
Matthew Katz, Vice-Chair
CEO, Cornerstone Design and Renovation, LLC
Laura Junglas, Interim Treasurer
Principal, The Nonprofit Org Doctor LLC
Harriet Applegate
Executive Secretary, North Shore AFL-CIO
Katherine Brown
General Counsel, Nova Title Agency, Inc.
Melody Joy Hart
Alicia Sloan
Professor; Small business owner – Nova Dance Studio
Matthew Wymer
WXZ Development, Inc.
Interested in joining the FutureHeights Board of Directors?
Are you filled with ideas and energy for improving your community? Can you give time and talent to make the Heights an even better place to live?
FutureHeights seeks candidates for its board of directors to fill seats as current members’ terms expire. New board members will serve a three-year term. Applicants should be members of Cleveland Heights or University Heights communities. Applicants should have a vested interest in the organization and the communities it serves and have the time and talent to donate to the success of the organization and its programming. Applications can be found at the link below. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and can be submitted at any time.
Board Service Overview
The board is made up of members of the Cleveland Heights and University Heights communities. Board members come from all walks of life, represent all neighborhoods, and bring their various skills, talents, and interests with them to assist the organization.
Board members participate actively by guiding the organization and its programming, providing staff and event support, friend-raising and fundraising, serving on committees, and more. Serving a large and diverse area, the organization’s board and new members should reflect and represent the diversity of that service area. Consideration will be given to ensure that the experiences, backgrounds, neighborhoods, or skills of new members add to the diversity of the organization at-large.
Board service is a great way to meet new neighbors, to support projects in your own backyard, and to give time and talent back to the communities we love calling home.
Help us elevate the Heights!
