(Plain Press September 2024) The Board of Trustees of Ohio City Incorporated (OCI) unanimously voted to name Jane Platten as their new Interim Executive Director effective August 1st.

Platten is a proven senior executive in Cuyahoga County with extensive experience in public administration, agency, and systems reorganization.  Most recently Platten was employed at The MetroHealth System from 2016 – 2023 serving as the Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer among other roles in the organization. Platten also served as Chief of Staff of the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office from 2012 to 2016 and prior to that was the Executive Director of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.

“With deep respect for the mission and values of OCI, I am honored to step into the role of Interim Executive Director. I am committed to ensuring a smooth transition and to working collaboratively with our dedicated team and stakeholders to continue driving our goals forward and set the organization up for long-term success. Together, we will build on our strong foundation and address the opportunities ahead with focus and determination,” Platten said.