Meet Our Team

We are a growing team of advisors, directors, executives and entrepreneurs working to ensure that Bounce’s programs, services and facilities meet the needs of our vibrant community.

Jessica Sublett

Chief Executive Officer

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A northeast Ohio ecosystem industry leader,  Jessica sets and maintains the vision for Bounce.

jsublett@bouncehub.org

Susan Berg Herman
Chief Administrative Officer

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An experienced nonprofit executive, Susan oversees HR, grants, operations and admin. 

sherman@bouncehub.org

Jennifer Kelsch
Chief Financial Officer

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Jennifer helps ensure Bounce’s long-term financial stability and sustainability. 

jkelsch@bouncehub.org

Emmanuel Hilton

VP, Strategic Initiatives

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Emmanuel leads strategic  initiatives to broaden Bounce’s role in economic development in the community.   

ehilton@bouncehub.org 

James Hilton

Sr. Director, Entrepreneurial Services

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A veteran entrepreneur, James oversees technology programming at Bounce.

jhilton@bouncehub.org

Rose Saborse

Director, Community & Partnerships

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Rose oversees community partnerships and development. 

rsaborse@bouncehub.org 

Michael Bauman

Director, Facilities

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Mike manages all aspects of Bounce’s facility operations   

facilities@bouncehub.org 

Gavin Pease

Program Coordinator

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Gavin manages Bounce’s AE program and assists with GROW cohort logistics and intake.  

gpease@bouncehub.org 

Krissy Kodzev

Generator Manager

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Krissy manages the first-floor Generator membership, activities and coworking space. 

kkodzev@bouncehub.org 

Molly Carpenter

Events & Community Manager

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Molly manages events in the Generator and oversees community engagement.

mcarpenter@bouncehub.org

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Cheryl Metcalf

Community Administrator

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Cheryl oversees front of house operations, greeting everyone; ready to answer your questions.

cmetcalf@bouncehub.org 

Austin Kettner

Startup Advisor, Tech Manager

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Austin is our tech expert and specializes in design and development. 

akettner@bouncehub.org 

Jack Hilton

Startup Advisor, Program Manager

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Jack manages our software accelerator. Specialties are  fundraising and strategy.

jlhilton@bouncehub.org

Adrian Chestnut

Entrepreneur in Residence

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Adrian is an experienced business consultant and coach, specializing in sales 

Gene Groys

Entrepreneur in Residence

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Gene is an entrepreneur, specializing in launching and managing companies.

Da'Shika Street

Entrepreneur in Residence

Da’Shika is an entrepreneur specializing in branding and digital marketing. 

Elijah Stambaugh

Entrepreneur in Residence

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Elijah is a tech founder specializing in strategy and edutech. 

Dr. Constance Peek-Longmire

Entrepreneur in Residence

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Dr. C. is a life coach and nonprofit leader specializing in leadership and diversity and race relations

Jeff Rockwood

Entrepreneur in Residence

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Jeff is a tech entrepreneur specializing in go-to-market strategy and growth.