Meet Our Team

The Community Development Department has thirteen dedicated public servants each with their own specialties and expertise that they apply to best assist the citizens and businesses of Lorain County. Please to not hesitate to contact anyone of our team members with your questions and inquires about our programs. 

Director

  1. Rob Duncan

    Director, Community Development
    Email Rob Duncan
    Phone: 440-328-2323

Administration

  1. Rosie Williams

    Administrative Assistant
    Email Rosie Williams
    Phone: 440-328-2322

  1. Jessica Hozalski

    Stormwater Administrative Assistant
    Email Jessica Hozalski
    Phone: 440-329-5114

Economic Development

  1. Andrew Lipian

    Economic Development Coordinator
    Email Andrew Lipian
    Phone: 440-328-2335

  1. Kelly Grospitch

    Economic Development Specialist
    email Kelly Grospitch
    Phone: 440-328-2362

Fair Housing, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

  1. Drake Hopewell

    Community Housing Coordinator
    Email Drake Hopewell
    Phone: 440-328-2413

  1. Ian Berry

    Community Housing & Grant Specialist
    Email Ian Berry
    Phone: 440-328-2564

Planning and Zoning

  1. Christin Brandon

    Planning Commission Coordinator
    Email Christin Brandon
    Phone: 440-328-2328

  1. Kelly Grospitch

    Economic Development Specialist
    email Kelly Grospitch
    Phone: 440-328-2362

Stormwater & Watershed

  1. Donald Romancak

    Storm Water and Community Development Coordinator
    Email Donald Romancak
    Phone: 440-328-2325

  1. Lyn Ickes

    Storm Water Outreach & Maintenance Manager
    Email Lyn Ickes
    Phone: 440-328-2327

  1. Matthew Arnold

    Storm Water Operations & Investigation Manager
    Email Matthew Arnold
    Phone: 440-328-2364

  1. Jessica Hozalski

    Stormwater Administrative Assistant
    Email Jessica Hozalski
    Phone: 440-329-5114