The Tioga County Industrial Development Agency strives to serve the citizens of Tioga County by developing and increasing the job opportunities, general prosperity, economic welfare, and recreation opportunities of the citizens of Tioga County. The diligence and various expertise of TCIDA\u2019s seven volunteering Board of Director Members is vital to the success of the organization. <\/p>\n
At the January 2024 Annual Meeting, the Board of Directors made the following appointments to the Executive Committee.<\/p>\n
Jon Ward \u2013 Chair.<\/strong> Jon is a Vice President and Commercial Services Officer at Tioga State Bank. Jon studied Business Administration at Niagara University and Business Economics at State University of New York at Oneonta. He is a board member and Treasurer for the Tioga County Local Development Corporation, alumnus of the Broome Leadership Institute, and a volunteer soccer coach for TCYSA. <\/p>\n Kevin Gillette – Vice Chair.<\/strong> Kevin is a partner in Tioga Hardwoods Inc., located in Berkshire, N.Y. and established in 2000. Kevin is a Trustee of the New York State Lumbermen\u2019s Insurance Trust Fund. <\/p>\n Eric Knolles \u2013 Treasurer.<\/strong> Eric is the Superintendent of the Waverly Central School District. Eric obtained his Educational Doctorate from California University of Pennsylvania, Master’s Degree in Administration at Mansfield University, BS from Mansfield University, and NYS Superintendents Certificate from St. Bonaventure University. Prior to his career in education, Eric served four years in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army and worked as a deputy sheriff for the Bradford County’s Sheriff’s Department.<\/p>\n