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Community Development Professional Designation

July 01, 2026

OCCD Is proud that seventeen (17) individuals have completed the coursework to receive the Community Development Professional Certificate.  Those individuals include:

  • Christian Blake, Lake County
  • Debra Byrd, Youngstown
  • Amanda Clark, Marietta
  • Missy Frost, Kettering
  • Ben Martens, Great Lakes CAP
  • Thomas Perry, CDC of Ohio, Inc.
  • Matthew Snow, Bowling Green
  • Alyssa Stephens, OSU-Monroe County
  • Melissa Swingle, Cambridge
  • Phillip Buffington, Jackson County  
  • John Stabler, Jackson County 
  • Genna Biddix, Fulton County 
  • Jacqueline Tyler, Troy 
  • Meggan Yahl, Access Engineering Solutions 
  • Nancy Clutter, Crawford Partnership 
  • Nikki Reese, Maumee Valley Planning Organization 
  • Trina Woodland, Great Lakes CAP   

In addition, there are six (6) more individuals well on their way to receiving this designation.  Congratulations to you all!  Well Done!

If you are interested in the Community Development Professional Certification, information can be found at:  /learning-resources/occd-community-development-certification

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