The Cayuga Economic Development Agency, or CEDA, is a newly created private sector, 501(c)3 Local Development Corporation established to implement a focused “First Stop” comprehensive economic development strategy for all of Cayuga County NY.
CEDA is led by a 15-member Board of Directors, the majority of which represent the private business and development sectors in Cayuga County balanced by key members of City and County government, the Chamber of Commerce and the County’s two Industrial Development Authorities.
As noted earlier, CEDA is led by a 15 member Board of Directors who represent a cross section of Cayuga County. The members are as follows:
| Name | Company | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Lewis Chairman | Chief Financial Officer Johnston Paper | At Large Member - Business Representive |
| Sue Edinger Vice Chair | General Manager Aurora Hospitality, Inc. | Tourism/Hospitality Member |
| Kelley Gridley Treasurer | Assistant Vice President Tompkins Trust Compnay, Inc. | Banking and Finance Member |
| Carla DeShaw Secretary | Dean of Community Ed. And Workforce Develpoment Cayuga Community College | Education/Higher Education Member |
| John Baran | Chief Financial Officer Auburn Memorial Hospital | At Large Member |
| Michael Chamberlain | Managing Director Musical Theatre Festival | Business/Consulting Marketing Member |
| James Dacey | Chairman Auburn Industrial Development Authority | Ex Officio |
| Andrew Fish | Executive Director Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce | Ex Officio |
| Vijay K. Mital | Chairman Cayuga County Industrial Development Agency | Ex Officio |
| Michael Quill | Mayor City of Auburn | Ex Officio |
| William Speck | District Superintendent of Schools Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES | Ex Officio |
| Peter A. Tortorici | Chairman Cayuga County Legislature | Ex Officio |
| Doug Young | General Partner Spruce Haven Farm & Research Center | Agri-Business/Farming Member |
| Steven Zabriskie | Independent Consultant Ambit Energy | At Large Member |