Derek Ford
President & CEO
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Derek Ford serves as the Partnership’s President & CEO, where he creates, defines, and executes strategic vision for emerging neighborhoods in the District.
He also serves as a liaison between WDCEP, DMPED, and the business and entrepreneurial communities. Previously, Mr Ford was Chairman of the DC Housing Finance Agency and a lobbyist/consultant for companies doing business in DC. Additionally, he serves on the Boards of: Community Family Life Services, African American Real Estate Professionals, NC A&T State University Board of Visitors, and the DC Democratic State Committee.
Chad Shuskey
Chief Operating Officer
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Audrey Polk
Vice President of Corporate Attraction
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Suzanne White
Vice President of Real Estate Services
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Kevin Morgan
Vice President of Tech Sector Attraction & Retention
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Lucy Fitzgerald
Director of People & Operations
Jez Kline
Director of Marketing & Communications
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Jez Kline is a DC native, serving as our Director of Marketing & Communications. He helps create, define, and execute strategic vision for the Partnership’s marketing efforts and oversees the marketing department to maintain consistency throughout the organization.
Throughout his career, Jez has helped shape the brand identity of dozens of organizations, across many sectors. In his free time, he enjoys live music and following DC sports
Casey Kelley
Creative Director
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Kathrine VanLiew
Director of Business Attraction
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Sarah Bashir
Operations Manager
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- (202) 661-8670
- sbashir@wdcep.com
Netanel Hutman
Research Analyst
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