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.
Leadership
Executive Team
Support
Team Members
Ace Epps
Ace oversees programming for entrepreneurs, with a focus on minorities.
Rose Saborse
Rose manages our first-floor Generator space, and keeps our growing community engaged.
David Paolinellie
Dave manages all of our facilities operations; if it needs fixed, he’s your man.
NaSheka Lemon
NaSheka is a member of the GROW team and manages our MORTAR program.Â
Asha McDuffie
Asha manages intake for our GROW program and oversees the AE and Next Level programs.
Molly Carpenter
Molly manages events in the Generator and oversees community engagement.
Lauren Marsh
Lauren is our first-floor ambassador and helps manages Generator memberships.Â
Jeff Smith
Jeff knows all the things when it comes to operating the Workshop: A Creative Co-op.
Ashlee Moehring
Ashlee is the go-to for after-hours and weekend events at Bounce.
Alec Simon
Alec serves Akron’s Iterator clients, advising startups with a physical product.
Austin Kettner
Austin is our tech expert and specializes in design and development.Â
James Hilton
James manages the tech client pipeline and specializes in marketing, branding and strategy.
Jack Hilton
Jack specializes in business practices, fundraising and strategy.
Julie Brennan
Julie provides entrepreneurial-focused HR services and consulting to incubator clients.
Mike Haritakis
Mike is a veteran entrepreneur in the healthcare/biomed/biotech industry.Â
Bill Flickinger
Bill is a veteran entrepreneur in biomedical, life sciences and healthcare. Â
Tim Turrittin
Tim is a veteran entrepreneur, specializing in sales leadership and training.
Tony Vespoli
Tony is a proven industry leader, specializing in value-driven sales strategies.Â
Elijah Stambaugh
Elijah focuses on strategy, teaching, leading and learning, specializing in edtech.
Gene Groys
Gene is an entrepreneur, specializing in launching and managing companies.
Vicki Tifft
Vicki is a veteran entrepreneur, providing insight, advice and counseling to Bounce companies.