Patrick Mohorcic is the Executive Director of the Lake Development Authority, an Ohio Port Authority established in February 2007 to foster job creation and enhance the economic welfare of Lake County residents. The Lake Development Authority leverages a range of economic development tools, focusing on three key areas: economic development, coastal development, and managing the Lake County Executive Airport. Prior to his current role, Patrick served as the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Director for Planning and Development at the Lake Development Authority. His career also includes roles as Director of Workforce Development for the Lake County Board of Commissioners and Economic Development Manager for the Lake County Ohio Port and Economic Development Authority. Patrick’s accomplishments have earned him recognition from Crain’s Cleveland Business Magazine as one of their “20 in their 20s” and the title of 2019 Rookie of the Year by the Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) for his contributions to Lake County. A dedicated resident of Lake County, Patrick is the Ward 1 City Councilman for Willowick and has served on various non-profit boards, including Leadership Lake County, the Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce, the Northeast Ohio Economic Development Exchange (NODE), the OEDA, and the Lake County Workforce Development Board. Patrick graduated from the College of Wooster in 2018 and earned his Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Public Finance from Cleveland State University in 2021.

Amy Cossick is a resident of Lake County. She has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in public administration from Indiana State University. Cossick served as the Village Administrator for the Village of Fairport Harbor from 2018 until 2024. As the Chief Administrative Officer for the Village, Amy was responsible for the management of the administrative offices including the Service, Water, and Zoning Departments. In addition, Amy managed all of the long-range and strategic planning, economic development, and policy development for the Village. As Deputy Executive Director, Amy will manage and coordinate special projects undertaken by LDA, oversee LDA owned industrial properties, assist on coastal development and airport related projects, manage the Community Development Block Grant projects, and serve as the assistant Controller.

Tim is a native of Lake County and a graduate of Marquette University, with an MBA from Lake Erie College.

Mr. Cahill brings to his position over 25 years of commercial lending and community development experience and a network of relationships in Lake County. His expertise is invaluable to LDA’s bond and financing programs. During his employment, he has facilitated over $173 million in capital lease financing which in turn created nearly 600 jobs for Lake County. In his role as Bond and Public Finance Advisor, Tim provides support to all LDA departments. He is instrumental in the Lake Development Authority’s Business Retention and Expansion program, providing and connecting resources to the business community in Lake County.

Patty is the Airport Manager for the Port Authority and oversees Lake County Executive Airport. Mrs. Fulop has over 15 years experience as an airport manager and also currently serves as the Administrative Assistant to the Port Authority Board. She has extensive experience with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, the Ohio Airport Protection Act, plus federal, state and local mandates and compliance issues. One of her duties as airport manager is to write and manage grants on the federal, state and local level. Patty is a 1978 graduate of Cardinal High School in Middlefield, Ohio and a lifetime member of the Institute of Certified Travel Consultants where in 1989 through education and years of service she earned her designation as a Certified Travel Consultant.

Myranda is a new resident of Lake County coming from Apple Creek, Ohio. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Interpersonal Communication and she minored in Organizational Communication and Human Resources Management. As Director for Planning and Development, Miss Keister’s focus is the execution of the Lake Development Authority’s strategic physical development initiatives around Lake County, including sourcing and structuring financing as well as overseeing the development process. Her responsibility also includes directing the Lake Development Authority’s implementation of the Lake County Coastal Development Plan and Landside Communities Plan. Myranda assists the LDA on business attraction projects undertaken with local, regional, and state partners.

Debbie is the Port Authority’s Bookeeper and manages the Port’s financial records, prepares invoices and pays bills. She is also in charge of payroll and other human resource functions. She handles banking needs and reconciles bank statements. She is also responsible for assisting the Deputy Director of Public Finance and Chief Financial Officer with preparing budgets and board reports..