February Virtual Program: Dayton Region Economic Update with Jeff Hoagland, Dayton Development Coalition

Join us Friday, February 19th, 2021 as Jeff Hoagland, President and CEO of the Dayton Development Coalition (DDC) shares his "Update on Economic Development in the Dayton Region."  The Dayton Development Coalition is the region's economic development organization and principle public advocate.

After graduating from the University of Dayton in 1991, Mr. Hoagland worked in the Montgomery County Community and Economic Development office for five years.  In 1995 he joined the City of Kettering, where he served in various roles including Community Development Administrator, Economic Development Manager, and finally as Assistant City Manager.  In 2004 Jeff joined the City of Vandalia as its City Manager, a role he held until joining the Dayton Developmebnt Coalition in December 2010.  Jeff assumed the role of President and CEO in June of 2011.

Jeff is very actively involved in many associations and groups in the Dayton Region.  He is a member of the Air Force Civic Leader Program, as well as the Air Force Material Command (AFMC) CLP.  He is past Chairman of The Big Hoopla NCAA First Four Local Operating Committee.  Additionally, Jeff serves on several boards, including Wright Brothers Institute (WBI) and Downtown Dayton Partnershipo.  Jeff is also a member of the Dayton Rotary, the Greater Dayton Mayors and Managers Association, and the Air Force Association (AFA).  Mr. Hoagland is frequently a guest lector in government classes at the University of Dayton and Wright State University.  He and his wife are also very active with Catholic Social Services and youth sports.

Mr. Hoagland graduates with a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Dayton and a Masters of Public Administration from Wright State University. 

Jeff resides in Vandalia, OH, with his wife, jennifer, and their two sons, Charlie and Jake.  Jeff was born and raised in Elyria, Ohio (30 minutes west of Cleveland) and is the second youngest of nine children.