Meet the people behind the Greater Cleveland Film Commission—our staff, Board of Directors, and Associate Board driving our mission forward.

The Greater Cleveland Film Commission is powered by a dedicated team of professionals and community leaders who believe in the impact of film on our region’s economy and culture.

STAFF

GCFC's hardworking staff manage the organization's programs and advocacy efforts, offering top-notch customer service to community members as well as local, national, and international filmmakers.

Bill Garvey

President

Phone 216-499-3911

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Click here to schedule an Info Interview ZOOM with Bill, or for questions regarding:

• Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit
• Production Jobs
• Filming Locations, Best Practices & Resources
• For career advice, EMAIL YOUR RESUME & identify your career goal when scheduling the zoom.

Lowell Perry, Jr.

Chief Diversity Officer, Vice President Corporate

Phone 216-499-3915

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Email to schedule an Info Interview Zoom with Lowell, or for questions regarding:

• Annual Event Sponsorship
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion / Opportunities
• Speaking Engagements / Presentations
• Organizational Development
• Advice on Acting, Business of Filmmaking & Entrepreneurship

Mike Wendt

Production Coordinator

Phone 216-499-3912

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Click here to schedule an Info Interview with Mike, or for questions regarding:

• Local/National Production Updates, Unions, Permits
• Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit
• Utilizing/Registering for GCFC’s Crew & Vendor, and Location Databases
• General Filmmaking Resources & Inquiries

Maria Rouzzo

Workforce Development Manager

Phone 216-499-3913

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Click here to schedule an Info Interview with Maria, or for questions regarding:

• Career, Internship, & Job Shadow opportunities
• Workshops & Training
• Resume & Networking advice
• Speaking Engagements: High school, Colleges, Libraries, Career Fairs & More

Juli Johnson Piller

Development & Communications Manager

Phone 216-499-3916

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Email to schedule an Info Interview Zoom with Juli, or for questions regarding:

• GCFC Memberships, Benefits & Renewals
• Donor & Sponsorship Opportunities
• Event Registration, Promotion & Volunteer Opportunities
• Press, Media & Communications Inquiries
• GCFC Newsletters & Website Content

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Comprised of community leaders, the GCFC Board provides strategic guidance to ensure the success and sustainability of our mission.

Amy Haught
Chair
Owner/Investor
HDS Properties

Allison Smith Newsome
Vice Chair
Attorney

Lisa Mullin Federico
Secretary

Steven Dieringer
Treasurer, Board of Directors
Vice President of Finance
Destination Cleveland

Micki Byrnes
Chief Communications Officer and Senior Advisor
The Adcom Group

Richard Clark
Trustee
John P. Murphy Foundation

Anthony “TJ” DiSanto
Managing Director, Family Wealth Advisor
The Ancora Group

Robert Gilmore
Partner
Kohrman Jackson Krantz

John Goodman
Senior Managing Director
McDonald Partners

Jay Lucarelli
CEO
Minutemen Family of Companies

Michael Mangan
VP- Corporate Controller
CBIZ, Inc.

Sarah Melamed

Carol Oppenheim

Sue Ann Philippbar
Lake Ridge Academy

Charles “Charlie” Price
Counsel – Litigation
Eaton Corp.

Ryan Puente
Assistant Chief of Staff & Chief of Government Affairs
City of Cleveland

David St. Pierre
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Legacy Capital Partners

Machelle Syx
Director, Corporate Alliances and Special Events
Akron Children’s Hospital

Todd Temperly
General Manager
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland

Ron Willner
Vice President, Venue Operations
Musical Arts Association/Severance Music Center

ex officio

Hermione Malone
Executive Director
Cleveland International Film Festival

ASSOCIATE BOARD

This group of passionate young and mid-level professionals brings fresh energy, ideas, and outreach to help expand our impact across the community.

Matt Ferraro, Chair
Product Line Manager
Swagelok

Jennifer Feierabend, 
Vice Chair
Consultant
Independent Nonprofit Consulting

Hayley Johnson
Secretary

Michael Evans
Director, Government Relations
Cleveland Clinic

Brenan Betro
Social Media Manager
Cleveland Browns

Dustin Lee
Creative Video Specialist
Progressive Insurance
Producer
48 Hour Film Project – Cleveland

Douglas Haught
Associate Wealth Advisor
Sequoia Financial Group

Peter (Ben) Schloss 
Senior Business Development Officer
PNC Institutional Asset Management Group

Darren Lorenzi
Co-Founder / Director
Long Division Creative

Athena Williams
Associate Attorney
Voyrs, Sater, Seymour, and Pease LLP

Valerie Temple
Associate Director, Stop the Hate
Maltz Museum

Marques Williams
Private Client Advisor
J.P. Morgan Wealth Management