NONPROFIT ADVANTAGE - Key Persons


Allison L. E. Wallace

Job Titles:
  • Director of Business Development
  • Executive Director
  • Program 's Director of Business Development
Allison L. E. Wallace, the program's Director of Business Development, has been NCA's Executive Director since 2006. Previously she was Executive Director of The Goodrich-Gannett Neighborhood Center for over 15 years. With over 30 years experience in various positions with nonprofits and corporations, she has significant skills relevant to the proposed work. She holds a M.A. degree, and serves on numerous local and state boards and committees.

John Guinan

Job Titles:
  • IT Manager
John Guinan has nearly 20 years experience in Information Technology - from web development, system administration to data security.

Lee DeAngelis

Job Titles:
  • Director of Support Services
Lee DeAngelis serves as the Director of Support Services. Previously he worked for over 17 years at a community based organization as the Director of Operations and for 15 years he was the Regional Director of a national environmental organization. Lee holds a M.S. degree.

Linda Stewart

Job Titles:
  • Accounting Clerk
Linda Stewart, Accounting Clerk, previously worked in administrative support at Goodrich-Gannett Neighborhood Center. Her experience spans nearly 30 years, including positions at the Cleveland Foundation and Cleveland State University. Linda has a B.A. degree.

Richard P. Bedell - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
Richard P. Bedell, CPA, MBA serves as NCA's Chief Financial Officer. Over 30 years, Rich has worked at various Cleveland businesses including Hausser + Taylor, CPA's, IMG and the Cleveland Browns. He has served as Director of Finance at a large non-profit, ASM International, and serves on the boards of various Northeast Ohio non-profit organizations. He is a member of the Ohio Society of CPA's and Financial Executives International Northeast Ohio Chapter, having served at its president.