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BDA Leadership
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DONALD E. JAKEWAY
President & CEO, Donald E. Jakeway, is responsible for the strategic leadership for the Brooks Development Authority (BDA) and Brooks City-Base Foundation by working with the Board of Directors and the Leadership Team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies. Don previously led the Michigan Economic Development Corportation (MEDC), a $100 million public/private partnership. During his tenure, Don established the one-stop economic development agency for the state of Michigan. He served as a state of Ohio cabinet member as Director of the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD). This $1.5 billion agency was named one of the 'top ten agencies in the world' for two straight years by Site Selection Magazine. Don serves on the Board of Directors of the International Economic Development Council(IEDC) and was recently awarded the 'Lifetime Leadership Award' for Public Service. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, located in Canton, Ohio. Education: Bachelor in Science, Ashland University; Master of Business Administration (MBA), Sarasota University; Senior Executive Institute, University of Virginia; Governors Center, Duke University; Economic Development Finance Certification, Community Development Training Institute; Commercial Revitalization Certification, Ohio State University; Public Administration Certification, Florida Institute of Government.
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