About Us.
North Coast Waterfront Development Corporation
The North Coast Waterfront Development Corporation (NCWDC) is dedicated to transforming Cleveland's Downtown Lakefront into a vibrant and accessible destination for residents, business, and recreation. We are a nonprofit organization established in collaboration with key regional stakeholders, including the City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, and the Greater Cleveland Partnership. Our mission is to implement a unified vision for the Lakefront and drive the execution of catalytic projects that will reshape the city.
Leadership & Team.
Scott Skinner
President & Executive Director
Elizabeth Place
Vice President of Finance
Jason M. Russell
Vice President of Planning & Real Estate
Zoë Toscos
Director of Communications & Operations
“My whole career has been dedicated to improving Cleveland and strengthening its economy for everyone, and I look forward to working with the board, the city, and the community to implement our collective vision for the lakefront.”
– David Gilbert
Our Board.
Chair
David Gilbert
CEO of Destination Cleveland and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Vice Chair
Ayonna Donald
Vice President, Ohio market for Enterprise Community Partners
Treasurer
Michael Taylor
PNC Community Development Banking (retired)
Secretary
Kirsten Ellenbogen
CEO, Great Lakes Science Center
Justin M. Bibb
Mayor, City of Cleveland
Blaine A. Griffin
President, Cleveland City Council
Pat Rios
Executive Director of Buildings and Design, Cleveland Clinic
David Jenkins
CEO, Haslam Sports Group
Jeff Epstein
CEO, Port Authority
Greg Harris
CEO, Rock Hall
Terri Hamilton Brown
Executive Director, St. Clair Superior
Mitchell Schneider
Retired, Founder and Executive Chairman at First Enterprise