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
Jeanine Black
With a focus on strategic growth and a strong community, Jeanine sets the narrative for Bounce.Â
Support
Team Members
Ace Epps
Ace oversees programming for our non-tech entrepreneurs, with a focus on minorities.
Rose Saborse
Rose manages our first-floor Generator space, and keeps our growing community engaged.
Sharetta Howze
Sharetta is a member of the GROW team and manages MORTAR at Bounce.
Michael Jefferson
Mike is a business counselor and intake specialist for our GROW program.Â
Lauren Marsh
Lauren helps manage our first-floor Generator space and she does so with a smile.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.Â
Alec Simon
Alec serves Akron’s Iterator clients, advising startups with a physical product.
Julie Brennan
Julie provides entrepreneurial-focused HR services and consulting to incubator clients.
Austin Kettner
Austin is Bounce’s tech expert and specializes in design and development.
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.
Mike Haritakis
Mike is a veteran entrepreneur in the healthcare/biomed/biotech industry.Â
Heather Hall
Heather is a veteran advisor for software startups, focusing on go-to-market strategies.
Tony Vespoli
Tony is a proven industry leader, specializing in value-driven sales strategies.Â
Tim Turrittin
Tim is a veteran entrepreneur, specializing in sales leadership and training.
Bill Flickinger
Bill is a veteran entrepreneur in biomedical, life sciences and healthcare. Â
Vicki Tifft
Vicki is a veteran entrepreneur, providing insight, advice and counseling to Bounce companies.