JRC Mission Statement

The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) is a not-for-profit organization that came into being to support the implementation of the Urban Design Plan. Its primary role is to advocate for completion of that plan. The JRC has since recognized the positive economic climate from the synergy of a revitalized downtown and its city neighborhoods. As such, the organization will also work to implement the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.

The JRC sees itself as the coordinating body that will "do what it takes" to ensure that the recommended initiatives in the plans come to fruition. At times this may mean convening interested parties, or helping to coordinate their efforts. The JRC also tries to remove barriers and obstacles and provide encouragement and support where and as needed. It works with governmental and non-governmental entities involved in aspects of the plans, helps to educate and inform the general public about the plans and tracks outcomes. The JRC is uniquely positioned to fill this role as "champion" of the plans since it is autonomous and committed. The board, which consists of major players in the implementation, will make every effort to meet with all interested parties to explain the plan and its importance.

Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Board of Directors

Lillian Ney, Co-Chairperson

Vice President, Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation

Sam Teresi, Co-Chairperson

 Mayor, City of Jamestown

Len Faulk, Vice Chairperson

 Chair, Neighborhood Task Force, Strategic Planning & Partnership Commission

Ron Andzelik, Treasurer

 Vice President (Compliance)/Community Reinvestment Officer, Northwest Bancorp, Inc.

John Whittaker, Secretary

 Editor-in-Chief, The Post-Journal

Bill Daly, Director

 CEO, Chautauqua County Idustrial Development Agency

Jim Domagola, Director

 Vice President, Northwest Savings Bank

Rod Drake, Director

 Principal, Clark Patterson Lee

Ray Fashano, Director

 Director, Sheldon Foundation

J. Bryce Ireland, Director

 Financial Specialist, Alliance Advisory Group

Kristin Lee Yaw, Director

Associate, Hall & Piazza Attorneys

Greg Lindquist, Director

 Assistant Vice President/Lender, NYS Business Development Corporation

Chad Murray, Director

 Director, Downtown Jamestown Development Coporation

Jody Peterson, Director

Jamestown Rental Properties

William Prieto, Director

Senior Marketing Consultant, Alternative Investment Strategies, LCC

Gregory Rabb, Director

President, Jamestown City Council; Associate Professor, Jamestown Community College

Aditi Salvi, Director

 Human Resources Director, Cummins Inc., Jamestown Engine Plant

Randy Sweeney, Director

 Executive Director, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation